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Our collection
procedures are consistent with the guidelines of the National
Institute of Drug Abuse. Upon arrival, faucets will be taped
after the donor washes hands, Blue Dye is poured in the toilet
bowl to ensure that water is not used to dilute the
specimen. Donors are identified by checking the photo of
their drivers license or official employee badge.
At least 40 ml of
specimen is collected for DOT split samples, and 15 ml of specimen
for Non-DOT samples. At this time the specimen is examined
for color, temperature, and any signs of contaminant
(tampering). The specimen is labeled, and a security seal is
place securely over the cap and down the side of the bottle.
To ensure accurate identification of the specimen, a chain of
custody records is completed every time the specimen is
transferred from one person to another. The specimens are
shipped utilizing an overnight courier service to the designated
laboratory for analysis.
Speco
Services uses Knoll Laboratories for analysis of the sample but will
use any certified laboratory of the firms choice.
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On-site
Versus Off-site Collection of Specimens |
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| Off-Site
Employee
must leave jobsite. Employee therefore exposes employer
to potential liability to both workers comp and civil
liability if he/she is in any accident on the way to or from
the clinic.
Employee/donor
wastes time waiting at the clinic. Employee might be
absent for the workplace for 35-45 minutes or longer and is
often still on the clock. |
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On-Site
Employee
does not have to leave company site.
Employee
continues to work until they are notified or their drug test.
Employees
can quickly return to the job.
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No adulteration or tampering has taken place