CSC Collection Procedures & Techniques 2

Question 1

When collecting a urine specimen for a federal workplace drug test, what is the required minimum specimen volume?

Accepted Answer

30 mL

Answer

Federal DOT guidelines require a minimum of 30 mL of urine for a split specimen drug test.

Question 2

A donor presents for a urine drug screen and cannot produce a specimen after 3 hours. What is the correct collector action?

Accepted Answer

Document a 'shy bladder' and notify the MRO/employer

Answer

After 3 hours without a specimen, the collector must document the 'shy bladder' condition and notify the Medical Review Officer and/or employer per DOT regulations.

Question 3

Which action is required BEFORE a donor enters the restroom to provide a urine specimen?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the donor to leave outerwear and bag outside

Answer

The donor must leave outer garments, bags, briefcases, and purses outside the restroom to minimize the opportunity for specimen adulteration or substitution.

Question 4

What is the correct temperature range for a valid urine specimen immediately after collection?

Accepted Answer

90–100°F (32–38°C)

Answer

DOT regulations specify that a fresh urine specimen temperature must fall within 90–100°F (32–38°C) as measured within 4 minutes of collection.

Question 5

If a split specimen urine collection produces 30 mL total, how should volume be distributed between the primary (A) and split (B) vials?

Accepted Answer

20 mL in A, 10 mL in B

Answer

DOT protocol requires at least 15 mL in the primary (A) vial and at least 8 mL in the split (B) vial; the standard split is roughly 20 mL in A and 10 mL in B.

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CSC Collection Procedures & Techniques 2