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Drug & Alcohol Testing Protocols Flashcards

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  1. Under DOT regulations, what is the minimum volume of urine required for a primary specimen in a federal workplace drug test?

    Answer: 30 mL

    DOT requires a minimum of 30 mL of urine for the primary specimen in a split-specimen collection.

  2. A donor's urine temperature reads 92°F immediately after collection. What should the collector do?

    Answer: Accept the specimen since it is within the acceptable range

    The acceptable temperature range is 90–100°F (32–38°C), so 92°F falls within the valid range and the specimen should be accepted.

  3. Which federal agency's 49 CFR Part 40 establishes the procedures for drug and alcohol testing in transportation industries?

    Answer: DOT

    The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued 49 CFR Part 40, which governs workplace drug and alcohol testing procedures.

  4. During a direct observation collection, who is authorized to observe the donor providing a urine specimen?

    Answer: An observer of the same gender as the donor

    Direct observation must be conducted by a collector or observer of the same gender as the donor to preserve dignity and privacy.

  5. What action must a collector take if a donor refuses to sign the custody and control form (CCF)?

    Answer: Note the refusal on the CCF and treat it as a refusal to test

    A donor's refusal to sign the CCF is documented by the collector and treated as a refusal to test, which has the same consequences as a positive result under DOT rules.

  6. What is the shelf-life concern that makes proper specimen storage temperature critical before shipment to the laboratory?

    Answer: High temperatures accelerate bacterial growth that can alter creatinine levels

    Bacterial growth in specimens stored at elevated temperatures can produce false creatinine and pH results, potentially masking adulteration or substitution.

  7. Under DOT rules, which of the following constitutes a 'shy bladder' situation?

    Answer: A donor is unable to provide a sufficient specimen within the required timeframe

    Shy bladder occurs when a donor cannot provide the required volume of urine (at least 30 mL) within the allotted collection time.