CPC Drug Testing Protocols & Compliance Standards 3

Question 1

Under SAMHSA guidelines, which five drug classes are included in the standard federal workplace drug test panel?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Amphetamines

Answer

The standard federal 5-panel test covers marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines.

Question 2

A collector must discard an insufficient specimen (shy bladder) if the donor cannot provide 30 mL after a waiting period of:

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

If a donor cannot provide 30 mL within 3 hours of the first attempt, the collection is discontinued under DOT Part 40.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the split specimen (Bottle B) in a federal drug test?

Accepted Answer

To allow re-testing if the primary is positive or invalid

Answer

The split specimen allows the donor to request re-testing of the same specimen at a second certified laboratory if they wish to challenge a positive result.

Question 4

Which specific gravity range indicates a substituted specimen under federal guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Equal to or less than 1.0010 and equal to or greater than 1.0200

Answer

A specimen is substituted when specific gravity is ≤1.0010 or ≥1.0200, combined with creatinine below 2 mg/dL.

Question 5

When a collector observes a donor attempting to pour something into the specimen cup, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Discard the specimen and document the tampering attempt

Answer

Observed tampering requires the collector to discard the specimen, note the refusal-equivalent event, and report it to the DER.

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CPC Drug Testing Protocols & Compliance Standards 3