Drug Testing Protocols & Compliance Standards Flashcards
7 cards from real CPC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Drug Testing Protocols & Compliance Standards flashcards as text
Under DOT 49 CFR Part 40, what is the minimum volume of urine required for a primary specimen?
Answer: 30 mL
DOT regulations require at least 30 mL of urine for the primary specimen in a federal workplace drug test.
A collector notices the urine temperature is 96°F. What should the collector do?
Answer: Accept the specimen as valid
A temperature between 90°F and 100°F (32–38°C) is within the acceptable range and the specimen should be accepted.
What federal agency sets workplace drug testing standards for transportation employees?
Answer: DOT
The Department of Transportation (DOT) sets the drug and alcohol testing standards for safety-sensitive transportation employees.
When a donor provides a specimen with a creatinine below 2 mg/dL, how is it reported?
Answer: Substituted
Creatinine below 2 mg/dL (combined with specific gravity criteria) meets the criteria for a substituted result.
Which of the following adulterants would most likely cause an oxidizing result on a specimen validity test?
Answer: Bleach
Bleach is a strong oxidizing agent that can destroy drug metabolites and is detectable via oxidant colorimetric testing.
The MRO must report a verified positive result to the employer within how many days of receiving the lab report?
Answer: 5 business days
Under DOT rules, the MRO must report verified results to the DER within 5 business days.
Which chain-of-custody form is used for federal workplace drug testing?
Answer: Federal CCF (OMB No. 0930-0158)
The Federal Custody and Control Form (CCF), OMB No. 0930-0158, is the required form for all DOT-mandated drug tests.