Pre-employment tests can be directed to the collection facility. Testing same day as notification is recommended. Reasonable Suspicion tests, especially if evidence of impairment , must have arrangements made for transport to collection facility. Testing time is recommended within two hours, or as quickly as feasible. Only unnecessary garments will be removed.
Urine sample is given in privacy in a room specially prepared to omit any adulterants and tampering.
Collector waits outside room to receive sample. The donor completes information on the chain of custody form, which is sealed in a bag accompanied by the specimen. Donor also receives a copy of the chain of custody form. If the test is positive for a medication that is medically prescribed and taken appropriately the MRO will discuss this with the donor. If there is a genuine medical reason then a blood sample may be substituted.