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86lows
02-21-2009, 05:18 AM
I gotta take a DOT p test in 10 days. I'm reading all these threads & still confused on what to get & or do. I'm 5'8" 215lbs & a heavy user, been for years.
I see QF 4.2 is what most are doing(which is now 5.7) how many of you out there faild this QF?
I also see this omnie stuff, sounds like this might not be for me.
Anyways, any replys would be great.
killerweed420
02-22-2009, 03:28 AM
QF is the best way to go. Get it and practice keeping the temp right. Nuke it for 10 seconds and then put it in your crotch. Wearing 2 pairs of shorts helps.
86lows
02-22-2009, 11:12 PM
QF is the best way to go. Get it and practice keeping the temp right. Nuke it for 10 seconds and then put it in your crotch. Wearing 2 pairs of shorts helps.
thanks for the reply 420. I think I'll go the QF way & I'll post here how it went. I hope I'll be a happy boy.
jeffman
02-24-2009, 05:35 AM
I don't know of anyone failing with QF and if they did it was probably due to a temperature problem. Good luck and please post the good news when you get it...:thumbsup:
jeffman
02-24-2009, 08:33 PM
I see QF 4.2 is what most are doing(which is now 5.7) I haven't been coming here a hell of a lot lately and I don't know if this has been discussed yet but I just spoke with Spectrum labs and they say the only difference between 4.0, 4.2 and 5.7 is a box change again.
Bigg Cellus
02-26-2009, 01:52 AM
I am also wanting to know if there is no difference besides the packaging on the new updates compared to the 4.0. By the way my date code is Batch F6B-07. Is this still good if not can I return it? Thanks
jeffman
02-27-2009, 08:04 AM
I am also wanting to know if there is no difference besides the packaging on the new updates compared to the 4.0. By the way my date code is Batch F6B-07. Is this still good if not can I return it? Thanks
I dug up a very old post of mine from another site just in case anyone is sitting on a old out dated batch.
If the last two numbers end in 03 through 05, Spectrum labs will trade it. QF 4.0, ending in 06,07,08 are good and 4.2 ends in 08.Yours is 2 years old and under perfect storage conditions thats about it for the shelf life. I can't remember much about exchanging old batches but you can reach them at...
Spectrum Labs Urineluck, urineluck.com
Can you post the answer if you check it out. I have a bottle or two getting old myself.
Bigg Cellus
02-28-2009, 12:30 AM
I dug up a very old post of mine from another site just in case anyone is sitting on a old out dated batch.Yours is 2 years old and under perfect storage conditions thats about it for the shelf life. I can't remember much about exchanging old batches but you can reach them at...
Spectrum Labs Urineluck
Can you post the answer if you check it out. I have a bottle or two getting old myself.
Jeffman, I will see what I can find out and get back to this thread.
86lows
03-05-2009, 11:50 PM
Well, I passed the temp. test. Now it's a waiting game for the result. It's been 3 days now so I think no news is good news. I think it'll take at least a week or 2.
killerweed420
03-06-2009, 03:20 AM
It shouldn't unless HR is dragging its feet. Usually 3 business days is all it takes.
86lows
03-16-2009, 03:27 PM
:thumbsup:It's been 2 weeks today since my test, still didn't here anything so I think I'm in the clear.
Thanks all to who responded.
86
Bigg Cellus
04-01-2009, 07:40 PM
Jeffman, I will see what I can find out and get back to this thread.
Sorry it took me a minute as I have been so busy and forgot-Here is the email message from Spectrum Labs as of this morning-
"The batch you have is a current batch. As long as you have a batch ending in 07 or 08, the product is still good to use. If you had a batch ending in 05 or 06, you would need to exchange the product. The Quick Fix has a shelf life of about 2+ years as well.
Please let me know if you have any further questions."
Thank You,
Spectrum Labs
Jeffman and others I hope this info helps with the later two batches that are still good.
jeffman
04-01-2009, 08:14 PM
Thanks for the update. I think my bottles are about 2 years old but sill good according to them. I can't remember when I bought them. Next time I'm going to write the date I get it on some masking tape and stick it to the box. Thanks again Bigg C..:thumbsup:
Bigg Cellus
05-22-2009, 07:33 PM
I just used my QF4.0 today at about 1.00pm. My copy of the pre-employment paperwork was for: Pre-Employment Drug Screen 10 Panel. Temp was checked a ok. Wait for the results. How long on this again. It was thru Concentra. Oh, also I purchased online mid September 07'.
Only prob I forgot to mention 12 year old felony that was not deleted or sealed.
jeffman
05-22-2009, 09:00 PM
Good luck Bigg, you should know by the middle of next week. I'm glad you bumped this thread. I bought 5.7 this month and had forgot to put the purchase date on it.
Bigg Cellus
05-31-2009, 10:33 AM
I just used my QF4.0 today at about 1.00pm. My copy of the pre-employment paperwork was for: Pre-Employment Drug Screen 10 Panel. Temp was checked a ok. Wait for the results. How long on this again. It was thru Concentra. Oh, also I purchased online mid September 07'.
Only prob I forgot to mention 13 year old felony that was not deleted or sealed.
I have not heard anything from the job or concentra. Its been 8 days already. Hmmmmmm....
jeffman
05-31-2009, 02:19 PM
Sounds like good news Bigg. People who fail are flagged within 3 to 5 days so company's don't waste any more time and money on them. Not only do I think you passed but I'll add to your reputation as congrats...:thumbsup:
Bigg Cellus
06-02-2009, 06:12 PM
I have not heard anything from the job or concentra. Its been 8 days already. Hmmmmmm....
I contacted my employer by email to see when will I start training - see where this goes-this is in real central standard time. Update later...
Bigg Cellus
06-03-2009, 12:06 AM
Ok. the email did not yield any kind of result. So, I called about 3 minutes ago and you would not believe they do not have the background back its been 10 days to the date. He will let me know something in the morning. Did not even remember me though. I said nothing about the DT but had to remind him so he would remember me that i brought back the envelope from concentra so he and i know I passed. Once I said background he said he never receive it and will check to see whats up. Like I said -just my luck to draw even more attention to a 13 year old felony I failed to disclose:wtf:
jeffman
06-03-2009, 06:54 AM
Sounds like you passed. I seem to remember company's only checking 7 years back on criminal convictions but I'm not sure.
Bigg Cellus
06-03-2009, 08:50 AM
I could be wrong as I have a cdl also i remember a lot of 7-10 years on apps but then still I have that beat. I really need this gig so I will hope for the best. One thing for sure the QF works it is universal.
Bigg Cellus
06-04-2009, 05:01 PM
Of course the DT was ok I was never really worried about that. Did not even mention the background-said to report in the morning at 9. Thanks Jeffman for keeping me sane-I am celebrating as we speak:rastasmoke:...
jeffman
06-05-2009, 05:58 AM
Of course the DT was ok I was never really worried about that. Did not even mention the background-said to report in the morning at 9. Thanks Jeffman for keeping me sane-I am celebrating as we speak:rastasmoke:...Congrats Bigg, I've been hanging out waiting for your good news. I been clean 3 months just for the hell of it so have one for me, you deserve it...:thumbsup:
86lows
02-17-2010, 12:59 AM
Sup fellas,
Been awhile since I've been here.
So far I've taken 2 more DOT piss tests & passed with QF. Thank good for QF.
Snotweasel
02-17-2010, 04:52 PM
DOT urine samples do not test for drugs. Well at least here in California, but DOT is federal guidelines. They just test for specific gravity, protein, blood and sugar.
Reason stated on medical form - "Protein, blood or sugar may be an indication for further testing to rule out any underlying medical problem."
This is from the DOT physical itself. If you're having a drug test administered by order of the DOT, then that is something different. I got paranoid for a while having to stop every 2 years to renew my medical, but I went in yesterday dirty as hell and walked right out, results in hand.
Burnt Toast
02-17-2010, 05:26 PM
DOT urine samples do not test for drugs. Well at least here in California, but DOT is federal guidelines. They just test for specific gravity, protein, blood and sugar.
DOT urine samples are collected for drug tests as well as the medical test. And all states must adhere to the Federal regulation..
U.S. Department of Transportation / Office of the Secretary of Transportation (http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/NEW_DOCS/part40.html)
86lows
02-17-2010, 11:29 PM
I have a physical Monday 2-22-10
Been driving here for 2yrs.
I did have 2 drug tests since being here, I know that because my work told me. If you have a CDL your required to take a drug test at least once a year. Here in PA anyway.
Anyways I think the doctor will need a urine sample when I take this physical Monday. Should I use my own urine or should I use QF just in case???
86
toolenit
02-18-2010, 03:59 PM
Hey guys I haven't drank in 20 years and smoke weed on my own time,about a jay a day.
The local company I drive for got bigger and is now doing RANDOM D.O.T. drug tests. The supervisor is giving us rides to the collection site so mixing powdered urine and bringing it up to temperature is out of the question.I have been all over the web,most likely like you and have seen many products that claim to help make you pass a DOT test.Has anyone tried Urine Luck or Spike that is a liquid that is added to the sample once in the cup? It says that it is for random DOT testing,but I would like to hear from others before I try it because of the consequenses of a positive result.If anyone has tried these products or anything else that has worked RECENTLY, it would really help me if you would share your experiences.THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!
Burnt Toast
02-18-2010, 05:32 PM
Drop-in additives like the Urineluck are detected on a more frequent basis than ever before. They are detected when the sample is flagged for high chromates, excessive nitrites, and/or an abnormal pH.
Youd be better off bringing in some premixed synthetic urine, or a clean persons sample. If youre brave enough to sneak in an additive, then youre brave enough to sneak in a sub sample.
toolenit
02-18-2010, 08:07 PM
Reports have it that the DOT is testing for synthetic pee and that it is now recommended that a powdered urine made from real human urine be used. This I do not have time for as my supervisor will take me to the collection site. I am getting good feedback for "Spike" and am looking for information from other's that have used it, pass or fail. thanks
Burnt Toast
02-18-2010, 08:31 PM
Reports have it that the DOT is testing for synthetic pee and that it is now recommended that a powdered urine made from real human urine be used. The reports youre reading are completely off the mark. DOT tests check the creatinine and specific gravity to determine a "non-human" sample (see § 40.93 of the DOT regs in the link provided above). And as long as the synthetic batch is fresh and stored properly, it will pass these two checks and not be ruled "non-human".
scotts
02-22-2010, 10:08 AM
im new to this so let me tell you my situation.i get random tests at my job because of my cdl.i failed a test a few weeks ago and going through the crap to get back to work.looking for advise on how to pass the random test.i get no warning and they always come first thing in the morning.does the sythetic urine really work and can it be detected?or does anyone have any suggestions on what i can use?
toolenit
02-22-2010, 06:09 PM
SCOTTS, check this stuff out. It doesn't take too long. Lots of info. Keep an eye on the
posting dates though to stay up to date.(U.S. Department of Transportation (http://www.dot.gov) > click US Dept. of Trans. website > click Drug & Alcohol testing rules @ RH side of page > click Drug & Alcohol Testing Rules "New" @ mid page > check subpart F, 40.89,40.91,40.93. All the regulations are in black & white).ALSO: (grasscity.com > click Forums-Growing & Smoking Community website > click Search @ RH side of page > type in DOT drug testing
> Passing the urine drug test). THANKS for your info BURNT TOAST. Please keep the info flowing here. Especially if the pre-mixed synthetic urine is being detected by the labs and if the powdered human urine is the way to go now. GOOD LUCK.....I'll be back!
scotts
02-22-2010, 06:54 PM
Thank You Ill Look Into It And Will Be watching This Post
scotts
02-22-2010, 08:38 PM
86lows..if you know when your test is i would recomend the omni softgel its worked for me many times.follow the directions and make sure you pee before you piss in the cup.i failed my random test with this but i think it was because i didnt wait long enough and couldnt pee before i pissed in the cup
Burnt Toast
02-22-2010, 10:19 PM
86lows..if you know when your test is i would recomend the omni softgel its worked for me many times.follow the directions and make sure you pee before you piss in the cup.All detox products "work" because of dilution. That means they "work" because of the amount of water that youre required by the directions to drink with them. You can spend upwards to $200 on a magic elixir and accomplish nothing different that what can be accomplished with just vitamins and water. They are nothing but a big scam to target the desperate and credulous and seperating them from their cash.
86, if youre considering the dilution route, read up on the Dilution sticky thread. But youre better off sticking with subbing for your U/A.
scotts
02-23-2010, 04:23 AM
Took Your advice and ordered some quick fix.Does anyone Here have any idea if i will have a supervised test for a back to work test with a cdl?Im not sure i could pull it off if it is being this would be the first time i have tried quick fix.Im sure it would work on the random tests because they are not supervised
killerweed420
02-23-2010, 07:11 PM
Ot will not be observed unless you give them reasonable suspicion that you're cheating.
scotts
02-23-2010, 07:28 PM
Thanks, I should Be Good Then
rockinrobin
02-23-2010, 08:33 PM
i passed a supervised d.o.t. p test by using the urinator. it cost around $150.00 but it worked. you just need to practice. i did change it a little by drilling a small hole in the cap and tying a string through the hole on the cap to the tube so i wouldn't drop the cap on the floor taking it off with one hand. if you google urinator it will show site they have p also. good luck
Burnt Toast
02-23-2010, 08:35 PM
If the DOT test is a followup/return to duty test due to a previous DOT test being positive for a drug, you will be observed for the followup test (see § 40.67 of the DOT regulations).
And keep in mind that for the observed test, they will check for artificial prosthetic delivery systems and synthetic urine/substitution containers. Under § 40.67, the donor must lower trousers, undergarments, roll the shirt up, and showing the observer by turning around 360 dg, that he/she is not carrying such devices. If no devices are found, then the observer and donor proceeds to enter the bathroom stall. The observer is to directly watch the flow of urine exit the body and into the sample cup.
Before the followup/return to duty test, the donor must complete the SAP process as outlined under Subpart O of 49CFR Part 40 of the regulations.
Burnt Toast
02-23-2010, 08:51 PM
i passed a supervised d.o.t. p test by using the urinator. If you were able to use the Urinator system, you did not take a DOT test. As stated, observers are required by the regs to check for such devices. Read post #5 in this thread:
http://boards.cannabis.com/drug-testing/165397-observed-d-o-t-test-soon.html
rockinrobin
02-23-2010, 10:54 PM
it was dot all they did was go in the restroom with me it was pre employment . it was 4 yrs ago it might be different now all i was doing was saying what happened to me but dont tell me what it wasn,t you were not there. what your talking about sounds like a fatel accident observed or newer rules.
Burnt Toast
02-23-2010, 11:05 PM
it was dot all they did was go in the restroom with me it was pre employment . it was 4 yrs ago it might be different now all i was doing was saying what happened to me but dont tell me what it wasn,t you were not there. what your talking about sounds like a fatel accident observed or newer rules.
If its 4 years ago that you used the Urinator, then thats a different story for that the new D/O rules werent implemented until 2008. You wouldve noticed this if you took time out to follow the links that Ive provided.
With the new rules in place, its very irresponsible to even suggest using the Urinator.
rockinrobin
02-23-2010, 11:34 PM
i could of followed the links and you could of asked me how long ago i took the test instead of saying i didn't take it. you got negative first all i did was say what happened to me. you put out a lot of good info. take care
Burnt Toast
02-23-2010, 11:44 PM
i could of followed the links and you could of asked me how long ago i took the test instead of saying i didn't take it. No, thats hogwash! Nobody should have to ask you a damn thing. :rolleyes:.... You shouldve included in your original post the first time that this happened 4 years ago. Instead, your post gave off all the vibes that this test took place recently.
toolenit
03-03-2010, 03:14 PM
Hello again everyone. I'm still looking for information on the product Spike by Clear Choice. I can't use fake pee because of the way my employer conducts the random drug testing policy. A supervisor will drive us to the collection site so there is no time to mix powdered pee or bring a substitute up to body temp. Could anyone give me information on Spike and when it was used? A sales rep. at Clear Choice says it may have an odor to it. Anyone know? Foley Services is the collecting agent. Does anyone have any info on them? It's a new policy for my employer so no one has any information on how the testing is done. A split specimen is taken. We are not sure if they send both samples to a lab then do a EMIT test or if the EMIT is done right after collection. Sorry I ask for so much but I am new to this. ANY information that would work in my situation would be greatly appreciated. I am subject to a DOT test. Thanks
smokez4u2
03-04-2010, 03:52 AM
Drop-in additives like the Urineluck are detected on a more frequent basis than ever before. They are detected when the sample is flagged for high chromates, excessive nitrites, and/or an abnormal pH.
Youd be better off bringing in some premixed synthetic urine, or a clean persons sample. If youre brave enough to sneak in an additive, then youre brave enough to sneak in a sub sample.
Nitrites can be readily detected by a urinalysis dipstick test or through direct chemical analysis. Because nitrites do not interfere with immunoassays, samples containing concentrations of THC above the threshold will be routinely assayed for the THC-COOH metabolite by GC/MS. A urine sample that exhibits little or no recovery of a deuterated IS or target drug is highly suggestive of an adulterant such as nitrite (2).
Using elemental analysis, mass spectrometry (for pyridine), ion chromatography (for chloride), and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, the active ingredient in Urine Luck was determined to be PCC. Urine samples adulterated with PCC tested by GC/MS will produce results that are similar to those for nitrite, i.e., low or no recovery of the IS or target drug. This adulterant differs from nitrite, however, because at high concentrations, the chemical also produces negative immunoassay screening results. Thus, drug testing laboratories unaware of the presence of PCC will not perform GC/MS analysis, and the use of PCC may escape detection. Its presence can be suspected by the presence of an abnormally low pH or the appearance of an orange tint to the urine.
So basically if you can get through without a GC/MS run you may be ok. If not, this stuff will destroy the internal standard which sets off a red flag that the sample may contain an adulterant. An inexperienced GC/MS operator could misinterpret results like this but I have a feeling someone more experienced would have to sign off on it and thus, would recognize.
Nothing says friendship like borrowed urine :)
References:
(1)Alan H.B. Wu,a, Ben Bristol, Karen Sexton, Gina Cassella-McLane, Verena Holtman and Dennis W. Hill. "Adulteration of Urine by "Urine Luck" Clinical Chemistry 45: 1051-1057, 1999;
(2)ElSohly MA, Feng S, Kopycki WJ, Murphy TP, Jones AB, Davis A, Carr D. A procedure to overcome interferences caused by the adulterant "Klear" in the GC-MS analysis of 11-nor-9-THC-9COOH. J Anal Toxicol 1997;21:240-242
Burnt Toast
03-04-2010, 05:01 AM
Nitrites can be readily detected by a urinalysis dipstick test or through direct chemical analysis. Because nitrites do not interfere with immunoassays, samples containing concentrations of THC above the threshold will be routinely assayed for the THC-COOH metabolite by GC/MS. A urine sample that exhibits little or no recovery of a deuterated IS or target drug is highly suggestive of an adulterant such as nitrite (2).
Using elemental analysis, mass spectrometry (for pyridine), ion chromatography (for chloride), and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, the active ingredient in Urine Luck was determined to be PCC. Urine samples adulterated with PCC tested by GC/MS will produce results that are similar to those for nitrite, i.e., low or no recovery of the IS or target drug. This adulterant differs from nitrite, however, because at high concentrations, the chemical also produces negative immunoassay screening results. Thus, drug testing laboratories unaware of the presence of PCC will not perform GC/MS analysis, and the use of PCC may escape detection. Its presence can be suspected by the presence of an abnormally low pH or the appearance of an orange tint to the urine.
So basically if you can get through without a GC/MS run you may be ok. If not, this stuff will destroy the internal standard which sets off a red flag that the sample may contain an adulterant. An inexperienced GC/MS operator could misinterpret results like this but I have a feeling someone more experienced would have to sign off on it and thus, would recognize.
References:
(1)Alan H.B. Wu,a, Ben Bristol, Karen Sexton, Gina Cassella-McLane, Verena Holtman and Dennis W. Hill. "Adulteration of Urine by "Urine Luck" Clinical Chemistry 45: 1051-1057, 1999;
(2)ElSohly MA, Feng S, Kopycki WJ, Murphy TP, Jones AB, Davis A, Carr D. A procedure to overcome interferences caused by the adulterant "Klear" in the GC-MS analysis of 11-nor-9-THC-9COOH. J Anal Toxicol 1997;21:240-242
Your references are outdated - made long before the current methodologies mandated by DHHS/SAMHSA/DOT:
Subpart F - Drug Testing Laboratories
§ 40.95 What are the adulterant cutoff concentrations for initial and confirmation tests?
(a) As a laboratory, you must use the cutoff concentrations for the initial and confirmation adulterant testing as required by the HHS Mandatory Guidelines and you must use two separate aliquots ?? one for the initial test and another for the confirmation test.
(b) As a laboratory, you must report results at or above the cutoffs (or for pH, at or above or below the values, as appropriate) as adulterated and provide the numerical value that supports the adulterated result.
[65 FR 79526, December 19, 2000, as amended at 73 FR 35970, June 25, 2008]
Which brings us to....
Adulterated
The following criteria have been established to report a specimen as adulterated:
(1) The pH is less than 3 or greater than or equal to 11 using either a pH meter or a colorimetric pH test for the initial test on the first aliquot and a pH meter for the confirmatory test on the second aliquot;
(2) The nitrite concentration is greater than or equal to 500 mcg/mL using either a nitrite colorimetric test or a general oxidant colorimetric test for the initial test on the first aliquot and a different confirmatory test (e.g., multi-wavelength spectrophotometry, ion chromatography, capillary electrophoresis) on the second aliquot;
(3) The presence of chromium (VI) is verified using either a general oxidant colorimetric test (with a greater than or equal to 50 mcg/mL chromium (VI)-equivalent cutoff) or a chromium (VI) colorimetric test (chromium (VI) concentration greater than or equal to 50 mcg/mL) for the initial test on the first aliquot and a different confirmatory test (e.g., multi-wavelength spectrophotometry, ion chromatography, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, capillary electrophoresis, inductively coupled plasma-mass
spectrometry) with the chromium (VI) concentration greater than or equal to the LOD of the confirmatory test on the second aliquot;
(4) The presence of halogen (e.g., bleach, iodine, fluoride) is verified using either a general oxidant colorimetric test (with a greater than or equal to 200 mcg/mL nitrite equivalentcutoff or a greater than or equal to 50 mcg/mL chromium (VI)-equivalent cutoff) or halogen colorimetric test (halogen concentration greater than or equal to the LOD) for the initial test on the first aliquot and a different confirmatory test (e.g., multiwavelength
spectrophotometry, ion chromatography, inductively coupled plasma-mass
spectrometry) with a specific halogen concentration greater than or equal to the LOD of the confirmatory test on the second aliquot;
(5) The presence of glutaraldehyde is verified using either an aldehyde test (aldehyde present) or the characteristic immunoassay response on one or more drug immunoassay tests for the initial test on the first aliquot and GC/MS for the confirmatory test with the glutaraldehyde concentration greater than or equal to the LOD of the analysis on the second aliquot;
(6) The presence of pyridine (pyridinium chlorochromate) is verified using either a general oxidant colorimetric test (with a greater than or equal to 200 mcg/mL nitrite equivalent cutoff or a greater than or equal to 50 mcg/mL chromium (VI)-equivalent cutoff) or a chromium (VI) colorimetric test (chromium (VI) concentration greater than or equal to 50 mcg/mL) for the initial test on the first aliquot, and GC/MS for the confirmatory test with the pyridine concentration greater than or equal to the LOD of the
analysis on the second aliquot .
Sources:
http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/NEW_DOCS/subpart_f/40_95_20080625.pdf
http://www.workplace.samhsa.gov/DrugTesting/Files_Drug_Testing/Labs/Specimen%20Validity%20Testing%20-%20February%202005.pdf
Drug Testing (http://www.workplace.samhsa.gov/DrugTesting/DTesting.aspx) With all this pointed out, my original point still stands. Additive use is not recommended if youre taking a DOT test. They will be detected.
toolenit
03-31-2010, 08:04 PM
Hello, I'm back to work now and still curious about the new drug testing policy. I spoke with someone that had to submit a urine sample>it is a DOT compliance drug test< and he said that they put dye in the sample after he passed it to them. Does anyone know what the dye is for?
Burnt Toast
03-31-2010, 08:45 PM
Hello, I'm back to work now and still curious about the new drug testing policy. I spoke with someone that had to submit a urine sample>it is a DOT compliance drug test< and he said that they put dye in the sample after he passed it to them. Does anyone know what the dye is for? Sounds like that "someone" is pulling your leg. With this being a DOT test, the collector is not supposed to put dye or anything in the urine sample. Doing so will compromise the integrity of the test and results. The collector is only permitted to split the sample 30/15, initial, bag, and send off the samples to the lab for analysis. With DOT testing, the collection facility must adhere to the regulations for preparing the specimens. Here are the actual regulations for preparing/sending off the specimens:
Subpart E - Urine Specimen Collections
§ 40.71 How does the collector prepare the specimens?
(a) All collections under DOT agency drug testing regulations must be split specimen collections.
(b) As the collector, you must take the following steps, in order, after the employee brings the urine specimen to you. You must take these steps in the presence of the employee.
(1) Check the box on the CCF (Step 2) indicating that this was a split specimen collection.
(2) You, not the employee, must first pour at least 30 mL of urine from the collection container into one specimen bottle, to be used for the primary specimen.
(3) You, not the employee, must then pour at least 15 mL of urine from the collection container into the second specimen bottle to be used for the split specimen.
(4) You, not the employee, must place and secure (i.e., tighten or snap) the lids/caps on the bottles.
(5) You, not the employee, must seal the bottles by placing the tamper-evident bottle seals over the bottle caps/lids and down the sides of the bottles.
(6) You, not the employee, must then write the date on the tamper-evident bottle seals.
(7) You must then ensure that the employee initials the tamper-evident bottle seals for the purpose of certifying that the bottles contain the specimens he or she provided. If the employee fails or refuses to do
so, you must note this in the ??Remarks? line of the CCF (Step 2) and complete the collection process.
(8) You must discard any urine left over in the collection container after both specimen bottles have been appropriately filled and sealed. There is one exception to this requirement: you may use excess urine to conduct clinical tests (e.g., protein, glucose) if the collection was conducted in conjunction with a physical examination required by a DOT agency regulation. Neither you nor anyone else may conduct further testing (such as adulteration testing) on this excess urine and the employee has no legal right to
demand that the excess urine be turned over to the employee.
And...
Subpart E - Urine Specimen Collections
§ 40.73 How is the collection process completed?
(a) As the collector, you must do the following things to complete the collection process. You must complete the steps called for in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(7) of this section in the employee's presence.
(1) Direct the employee to read and sign the certification statement on Copy 2 (Step 5) of the CCF and provide date of birth, printed name, and day and evening contact telephone numbers. If the employee refuses to sign the CCF or to provide date of birth, printed name, or telephone numbers, you must note this in the ??Remarks? line (Step 2) of the CCF, and complete the collection. If the employee refuses to fill out any information, you must, as a minimum, print the employee's name in the appropriate place.
(2) Complete the chain of custody on the CCF (Step 4) by printing your name (note: you may preprint your name), recording the time and date of the collection, signing the statement, and entering the name of the delivery service transferring the specimen to the laboratory,
(3) Ensure that all copies of the CCF are legible and complete.
(4) Remove Copy 5 of the CCF and give it to the employee.
(5) Place the specimen bottles and Copy 1 of the CCF in the appropriate pouches of the plastic bag.
(6) Secure both pouches of the plastic bag.
(7) Advise the employee that he or she may leave the collection site.
(8) To prepare the sealed plastic bag containing the specimens and CCF for shipment you must:
(i) Place the sealed plastic bag in a shipping container (e.g., standard courier box) designed to minimize the possibility of damage during shipment. (More than one sealed plastic bag can be placed into a single shipping container if you are doing multiple collections.)
(ii) Seal the container as appropriate.
(iii) If a laboratory courier hand-delivers the specimens from the collection site to the laboratory, prepare the sealed plastic bag for shipment as directed by the courier service.
(9) Send Copy 2 of the CCF to the MRO and Copy 4 to the DER. You must fax or otherwise transmit these copies to the MRO and DER within 24 hours or during the next business day. Keep Copy 3 for at least 30 days, unless otherwise specified by applicable DOT agency regulations.
(b) As a collector or collection site, you must ensure that each specimen you collect is shipped to a laboratory as quickly as possible, but in any case within 24 hours or during the next business day.
[65 FR 79526, Dec.19, 2000, as amended at 71 FR 49384, Aug.23,2006]
And again, these regulations are the most current.
toolenit
04-11-2010, 09:53 PM
thanks toast.
paperparks
04-22-2010, 07:23 AM
I just wanted to add for anyone who may still be curious. You DO NOT get drug tested during a DOT Physical. Unless your company orders a UA while you are getting your physical you have nothing to worry about. I asked the nurse why I had to pee, and she said it was to check for glucose, and in fact specifically said "It isn't a drug test!"
Also, if you go into your check up with sub piss in your crotch, i am sure it would make for an awkward explanation when you drop your pants for your hernia check.
I would also like to add if you can sub, thats the way to go IMHO. I do it all the time!
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