What does an observed drug test mean?

What does an observed drug test mean?

In 2008, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) implemented a new drug testing rule in the Federal Register allowing observed collections for return-to-duty and follow-up drug tests. Direct observation collections are used to help ensure cheating does not take place when the donor provides their drug test specimen.

Do they watch you drug test?

For any pre-employment drug test, they do not watch unless it’s a super serious position in hard labor or government. It’s not for probation or parole, it’s not for court, it’s not for a hard labor job like welding or electrical, or a government job like a policeman or fireman.

Do DOT drug tests have to be observed?

All DOT return-to-duty and follow-up tests must be directly observed. So if you fail a drug test and have to go through the DOT return-to-duty process, prepare yourself for multiple direct observation urine collections.

Does LabCorp watch you pee for pre-employment?

No, but they ensure proof of your urine using temperature, routine urinalysis for specific gravity, and pH, plus a blue dye to discourage you from dipping.

What is observed urine collection?

The observer will enter the restroom or facility where urination occurs with the donor. The observer must watch the donor urinate into the collection container. Specifically, the observer must personally and directly watch the urine as it goes from the donor’s body into the collection container.

What is an observed collection?

Simply put, an observed urine collection happens when a urine drug screen collector watches the urine donor urinate into the collection cup.

Who can be an observer for a directly observed collection?

The observer can be a different person from the collector and need not be a qualified collector. (h) As the collector, if someone else is to observe the collection (e.g., in order to ensure a same gender observer), you must verbally instruct that person to follow procedures at paragraphs (i) and (j) of this section.

What is a court ordered drug and alcohol screening?

Court-ordered drug and alcohol screening is commonly conducted using a specimen of your hair or urine. Some court mandated testing requires the use of observed collections, but most times, they do not. Your attorney, probation officer, or another legal contact can help you determine what test you need to order.

When do you need a direct observation for drug testing?

Drug Testing. DOT’s Direct Observation Procedures. 1. DOT’s 49 CFR Part 40 directly observed collections are authorized and required only when: The employee attempts to tamper with his or her specimen at the collection site. The specimen temperature is outside the acceptable range;

When is a directly observed specimen collection authorized?

DOT’s 49 CFR Part 40 directly observed collections are authorized and required only when: The employee attempts to tamper with his or her specimen at the collection site. The specimen temperature is outside the acceptable range;

Can US drug test centers test for alcohol?

US Drug Test Centers can provide you with different types of alcohol testing quickly and conveniently at one of our more than 20,000 collection sites nationwide. US Drug Test Centers can also test for Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) or ethanol. When you are ordering your test, please specify which type of alcohol test you would like.

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