Not it is not anecdotal. Its the regulations outlined by the Department of Health & Human Services.

And no they cannot frisk or otherwise touch you in any manner if this is an employment-related test. That constitutes ''groping'' and is against the law. Know your rights and dont be afraid to assert them!

Now if the test is for court-ordered probation, thats an entirely different ball game as the person placed on probation has relinquished virtually all of the rights normally enjoyed by individuals taking a test for employment.