Yes, as long as the ID has been expired for one year or less. DOT offers guidance in the preamble to the oral fluid final rule, 88 Federal Register 27605 (May 2, 2023): “[T]he issue of employees using expired forms of identification at the collection site has been an ongoing problem. As we have advised [...]
When an employee submits to a urine drug test, the following specific steps must be followed by the collector. These are for Federal collections, but are generally followed for non-DOT tests a well. A donor who does not cooperate with the process may be considered to have refused to test. Here are the instructions for [...]
If you are wondering what do employees need to take with them to the testing center, you should know that they will always need a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license. If for some reason the employee or candidate does not take an acceptable photo ID, the employer’s Designated Employer Representative (DER) may [...]
A Custody and Control Form, often called a CCF, is what documents the chain of custody of a specimen. In its paper form, it is a five-part form. Page one is the Lab Copy. Page 2 is for the MRO. Page 3 is the Employer Copy. Page 4 is for the Collector and the last [...]
At first glance, Federal and Non-Federal CCFs look similar. A Federal Form — the type of form used for all DOT testing – says “Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form” at the top. A Non-Federal Form says “Forensic Custody and Control Form.” The name of the laboratory (Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Alere, CRL, MedTox, etc.) [...]
ATFs are not account-specific like drug testing CCFs. Collection sites keep Alcohol Testing Forms (ATFs) on hand, and employees do not need to bring an ATF to a collection site. Employees should, however, bring Custody and Control Forms (CCFs) to collection sites for drug tests.
It generally takes InOut Labs one to two business days to process your application and provide you with proof of membership. You will receive your company's Compliance Manual and testing supplies in about a week. The Compliance Manual contains forms and step-by-step instructions on how to set up and manage your company's drug and alcohol [...]
If your employees are required to be tested under DOT regulations, then no notice period is required. Your company is, however, required to post certain required information and provide your employees with Employee Education handouts regarding the federal regulations and your company's drug and alcohol testing program. The Compliance Manual provided with membership contains all [...]
We encourage you to call InOut Labs as often as you need to. Although the Compliance Manual and accompanying materials are very easy to follow, there is a lot to know, and unusual circumstances arise. InOut Labs' staff is knowledgeable about the federal regulations and are here to help.
