Collection, Integrity and Identification of Specimen. After a test subject has been properly identified, and briefed about the reason for the test, the mechanics of the collection process shall be explained. The Sample Collector shall require the test subject to remove any unnecessary outer garment (e.g., coats, jackets, etc.) and shall visually check for signs of concealed items that might be used to adulterate or substitute a sample. Personal belongings such as briefcases, purses, and weapons/holsters, etc., must remain with the subject’s other outer garments. The subject shall retain control of his/her wallet. The test subject shall wash and dry his/her hands prior to providing a urine specimen. There shall be no further access to water, soap, any chemical agent, or other materials which would be used to adulterate the specimen until after it has been provided. The Sample Collector shall place a toilet bluing agent in the toilet bowl and, if the toilet is so equipped, in the reservoir tank. The purpose of this procedure is to deter the dilution of the specimen. The test subject shall be required to provide a specimen in a large, wide mouthed, easily carried, plastic non-reusable cup, unobserved and in the privacy of a stall or otherwise partitioned area. Unusual behavior shall be noted by the Sample Collector. The test subject will be provided two laboratory-approved specimen bottles (samples A and B.) The containers will have affixed to them specially prepared labels showing the test subject’s confidential identification number. The subject shall then be ordered to provide a urine specimen and to divide it equally between the two bottles in the presence of the Sample Collector. A minimum of 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) must be provided or the specimen will be considered incomplete. If the Sample Collector determines that there is an insufficient amount of urine (less than 50 milliliters total) in each specimen bottle, additional urine shall be collected. In this instance, the test subject shall remain under the supervision of the Sample Collection. The subject shall be asked to drink fluids to aid in urination and shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time to furnish additional urine. W hen additional specimens are provided, third and fourth bottles shall be labeled, and fastened to the original specimen bottles with clear tape. Immediately after a specimen collection, the Sample Collector shall ensure the temperature is between 90 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The Sample Collector shall also inspect...
Collection, Integrity and Identification of Specimen
