CPC Drug Testing Protocols & Compliance Standards 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under SAMHSA guidelines, which five drug classes are included in the standard federal workplace drug test panel?
- Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Amphetamines (Correct answer)
- Marijuana, Cocaine, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Alcohol
- Opiates, Cocaine, Heroin, LSD, MDMA
- Amphetamines, Steroids, Marijuana, PCP, Methamphetamine
Correct answer: Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Amphetamines
The standard federal 5-panel test covers marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines.
Question 2: A collector must discard an insufficient specimen (shy bladder) if the donor cannot provide 30 mL after a waiting period of:
- 1 hour
- 2 hours
- 3 hours (Correct answer)
- 4 hours
Correct answer: 3 hours
If a donor cannot provide 30 mL within 3 hours of the first attempt, the collection is discontinued under DOT Part 40.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the split specimen (Bottle B) in a federal drug test?
- To allow re-testing if the primary is positive or invalid (Correct answer)
- To test for a wider panel of drugs
- To store as an archive for 2 years
- To be sent to a different lab automatically
Correct answer: To allow re-testing if the primary is positive or invalid
The split specimen allows the donor to request re-testing of the same specimen at a second certified laboratory if they wish to challenge a positive result.
Question 4: Which specific gravity range indicates a substituted specimen under federal guidelines?
- Less than 1.001 or greater than 1.020
- Less than 1.0010 or greater than 1.0200
- Equal to or less than 1.0010 and equal to or greater than 1.0200 (Correct answer)
- Less than 1.003 or greater than 1.030
Correct answer: Equal to or less than 1.0010 and equal to or greater than 1.0200
A specimen is substituted when specific gravity is ≤1.0010 or ≥1.0200, combined with creatinine below 2 mg/dL.
Question 5: When a collector observes a donor attempting to pour something into the specimen cup, what is the correct action?
- Discard the specimen and document the tampering attempt (Correct answer)
- Allow the test to proceed but note the observation
- Immediately call law enforcement
- Complete the test normally since the specimen may still be valid
Correct answer: Discard the specimen and document the tampering attempt
Observed tampering requires the collector to discard the specimen, note the refusal-equivalent event, and report it to the DER.
Question 6: Which laboratory certification is required for federal workplace drug testing under SAMHSA?
- CAP accreditation
- CLIA certification
- HHS/SAMHSA certification (Correct answer)
- ISO 17025 accreditation
Correct answer: HHS/SAMHSA certification
Only laboratories certified by HHS/SAMHSA are authorized to test federal workplace specimens.
Question 7: A donor requests a copy of the CCF after providing a specimen. The collector should:
- Provide Copy 5 (the donor copy) immediately (Correct answer)
- Refuse, as the CCF is confidential
- Forward the request to the MRO
- Provide a photocopy of the entire form
Correct answer: Provide Copy 5 (the donor copy) immediately
Copy 5 of the Federal CCF is designated as the donor's copy and must be given to the donor at the time of collection.
CPC Drug Testing Protocols & Compliance Standards 3
Under SAMHSA guidelines, which five drug classes are included in the standard federal workplace drug test panel?