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a new collection under direct
observation as described later in
this chapter.
14. If the employee is unable to
provide at least 45 mL, the
collector will discard the
specimen and follow the
insufficient volume procedures
described later in this chapter.
15. If during the collection process,
the collector notices any conduct
that clearly indicates an attempt
to substitute or adulterate a
specimen, the collection process
must be completed and then the
collector must immediately begin
a new collection under direct
observation as described later in
this chapter. In addition, the
collection site technician must
visually examine the specimen
for any unusual color, sediment,
or other signs of tampering, and
note the results on the custody
and control form. If it is
apparent that the employee has
tampered with the specimen, the
collector must immediately begin
a new collection under direct
observation.
16. If the employee refuses to
cooperate with the collection
process including conducting a
new test under direct
observation, the collector will
immediately inform the DER and
document the noncooperation on
the Federal Drug Testing
Custody and Control form.
17. In the presence of the donor, the
collector will pour the urine into
two specimen bottles. Thirty
(30) mL will be poured into the
primary specimen or “A” bottle
and the cap will be placed and
secured on the bottle. Then the
collector will pour at least 15 mL
into the split specimen or “B”
bottle and the cap will be placed
and secured on the bottle.
18. The collector will seal and label
the specimen bottles in the
presence of the donor. The
preprinted label(s) with the same
specimen identification number
as the custody and control form
will be removed from the forms
and attached to the specimen
bottles. The collector will ensure
that the “A” label is placed on
the primary specimen and the
“B” label is placed on the split
specimen. The collector will
then write the date on the seals
and then request the employee to
initial the labels verifying that
the specimen is his/hers. The
employee must be present to
observe the sealing of the bottles.
The employee must initial the
labels after they have been
attached to the bottle, not before.
19. The remaining steps of the
Federal Drug Testing Custody
and Control form (CCF) must be
completed. The collector will
direct the employee to read, sign,
and date the certification
statement, and provide date of
birth, printed name, and day and
Chapter 7. Drug Testing Procedures 7-10 August 2002