Testing Drug Collection Saliva Collection Procedures SITE PREPARATION

SITE PREPARATION Suggested Collection Guidelines PRINCIPLE: Requirements for specimen collection vary according to the

COLLECTION AREA GUIDELINES 1. Storage area for collection supplies and related materials is secure.

ORAL FLUID COLLECTION PROTOCOL • The validity of drug screen results is dependent on

PRIOR TO COLLECTION Prior to any specimen collection procedure, secure the collection facility and

PRIOR TO COLLECTION 1. Check the identity of donor (e. g. social security number

PRIOR TO COLLECTION 3. Do not ask the donor to empty his/her pockets or

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Testing Drug Collection Saliva Collection Procedures

SITE PREPARATION Suggested Collection Guidelines PRINCIPLE: Requirements for specimen collection vary according to the purpose for which the results will be used. However, to meet evidentiary requirements the specimen collection site must be secure in order to eliminate the possibility of specimen tampering or adulteration and to ensure the security of the collected specimens. This protects the lab performing the collection as well as the donor. www. drugtestingcourses. com 01

COLLECTION AREA GUIDELINES 1. Storage area for collection supplies and related materials is secure. 2. Collection site facility is secure, well lit, and free of any areas where adulterants or substitute specimens can be hidden. 3. A suitable clean surface for the collector to use as a work area. 4. Eliminate or secure all sources of water or other foods or drinks in the area where the collection will occur. 5. Eliminate or secure all soap or detergent dispensers or any other potential adulterants. 6. A secured storage area should be available to ensure specimen security prior to transport to the laboratory. 7. A general log book should be maintained to record collected specimens. www. drugtestingcourses. com 02

ORAL FLUID COLLECTION PROTOCOL • The validity of drug screen results is dependent on specimen integrity. • Direct observation collections provide specimens of the greatest credibility. • It is important to insure that the donor does not have access to substances which may affect test results (water, food or drinks, etc. ). www. drugtestingcourses. com 03

PRIOR TO COLLECTION Prior to any specimen collection procedure, secure the collection facility and if necessary, perform a thorough search for hidden adulterants. Remove or secure all chemicals (soaps, cleaning supplies, etc. ) and secure or eliminate all water sources. 1. Check the identity of donor (e. g. social security number or driver's license number and photo I. D. ). If using a drug screen test request form, note the identity on the form. 2. Ask the donor to remove any unnecessary outer clothing www. drugtestingcourses. com 04

PRIOR TO COLLECTION 1. Check the identity of donor (e. g. social security number or driver's license number and photo I. D. ). If using a drug screen test request form, note the identity on the form. 2. Ask the donor to remove any unnecessary outer clothing (jackets, non religious head coverings, etc). www. drugtestingcourses. com 05

PRIOR TO COLLECTION 3. Do not ask the donor to empty his/her pockets or to remove articles of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc. 4. Prior to collection, ask the donor to wash his/her hands to eliminate any possible adulterating or contaminating substances from under the donor's fingernails. 5. Make sure the donor has had nothing in their mouth 15 minutes prior to collection. They may not have anything to drink, nothing to smoke, nothing to chew on for a full 15 minutes prior to collection. www. drugtestingcourses. com 06

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