SAP Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures 2

Question 1

In DOT drug testing, what is a 'split specimen' collection?

Accepted Answer

A single void separated into Bottle A (primary) and Bottle B (split) for a potential retest

Answer

A split specimen collection divides one void into Bottle A, which is tested first, and Bottle B, which is sealed and stored for a potential employee-requested retest.

Question 2

If a DOT employee's alcohol confirmation test result is 0.02 but less than 0.04, what is the required employer action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the employee from safety-sensitive functions for at least 8 hours

Answer

Under 49 CFR Part 40.265, a BAC of 0.02–0.039 is not a formal violation but requires the employee be removed from safety-sensitive duties for at least 8 hours.

Question 3

Which professional is solely responsible for receiving laboratory drug test results and making the final determination (positive, negative, cancelled, etc.) under DOT regulations?

Accepted Answer

Medical Review Officer (MRO)

Answer

The MRO is a licensed physician trained in DOT drug testing regulations who reviews laboratory results and verifies or cancels them based on medical evidence.

Question 4

What must a DOT collector do if a urine specimen's temperature is outside the acceptable 90–100°F range?

Accepted Answer

Document the out-of-range temperature on the CCF and immediately collect a second specimen under direct observation

Answer

Per 49 CFR Part 40.65, when specimen temperature is outside range, the collector notes it on the CCF and collects a second specimen under direct observation to detect possible substitution.

Question 5

What device must be used to confirm a DOT alcohol test result at or above 0.02?

Accepted Answer

A NHTSA-approved Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) device

Answer

Only an EBT device on the NHTSA Conforming Products List may be used for DOT alcohol confirmation tests, as required by 49 CFR Part 40.

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SAP Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures 2