The specimen is then shipped to a laboratory for testing. If the seal is broken, or if you do not sign the container, a DHHS-certified laboratory will not test the sample. In most cases, employers ensure your privacy as you give your sample. In some cases, however, someone may need to see you give your sample. For example, if there is reason to believe that an employee has tried to tamper with the sample, another specimen may be collected with someone of the same sex watching to ensure honesty.
Confidentiality is very important.
Confidentiality means that your drug test results will be kept private, and that only persons who need to know will receive the drug test results. This might be the supervisor, manager, union representative, or someone in the medical or personnel department. Often, employees are asked to sign a release form that states who will receive the test results. Confidentiality should also mean that drug test results will not be part of an employee s personnel file. Talk to your manager, supervisor, union representative, or employer to discuss how your organization plans to protect your confidentiality.