Drug Testing 101: Observe Specimen Collection for Urine

Drug Testing 101: Observe Specimen Collection for Urine

Before we proceed to the steps, it is essential for the Authorized Specimen Collector to be oriented on the procedures to ensure proper specimen collection. He/She must be vigilant to minimize the risk of tampering the urine specimen.

1.       Prepare and secure collection site and supplies

a.       Make sure the waterless urinal is clean. 

2.       Verify donor identification

3.       Explain the basic collection procedure

a.       Instruct the donor to remove all unnecessary outer garments and put it in a secure tray or locker in the collection site. Perform bodily search.

4.       Verify donor’s ID

5.       Label the specimen bottle legibly

6.       Fill up Step 1 of CCF

7.       Pay close attention to collection

a.       Observe one collection at a time

b.      Check the volume and inspect physical characteristics

c.       Fill Step 2 and initiates Step 3 of CCF

8.       Let the donor wash hands thoroughly

9.       Close and apply seal over the lid bottle in front of the donor

a.       Sign over seal indicate collection date and time

b.      Ask the donor to fill up and sign step 5 of the CCF

Reference:

Seminar/Workshop on the Manual of Operations for Screening Drug Testing Laboratories Lecture Handouts 2016