Yes, the collector may accept the ID if it has expired for one year or less. DOT gave guidance in the preamble to the oral fluid final rule, 88 Federal Register 27605 (May 2, 2023): “The issue of employees using expired forms of ID at the collection site continues to cause problems. For several [...]
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 [...]
If you are wondering what employees need to take to the testing center, they must have a government-issued photo ID. A driver’s license is an acceptable form of identification. If an employee or candidate does not bring an acceptable photo ID, the employer’s Designated Employer Representative (DER) can verify their identity over the phone. [...]
A Custody and Control Form, often called a CCF, documents the chain of custody for a specimen. This form exists in both paper and electronic formats (eCCF). The paper version consists of five parts form, each serving a specific purpose. The first page is the Lab Copy, which goes to the laboratory for testing. [...]
Federal and Non-Federal CCFs look similar at first glance. A Federal Form, used for all DOT testing, displays “Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form” at the top. A Non-Federal Form shows “Forensic Custody and Control Form.” The laboratory's name (Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Alere, CRL, MedTox, etc.) appears in the upper right corner. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
