It was my first time testing for the hospital, the collector was also female. I was shocked by the events as I have been reading this forum extensively, and thought it was not allowed either. I have taken urine tests for other jobs in the health care industry and none were ever observed. I don't know anyone who is employed by this hospital well enough to ask what the usual procedure is. She performed the specific gravity, pH, etc. test first, then she pulled out a instant test and did that right in front of me too.

Also, before the test, she asked me about any medications/drugs I might be taking, and if I took supplements, and marked down my answers.

I have no way to explain what happened, but I did want to let the original poster know about my very recent hospital drug testing experience.

hope this helps....