New Procedures for Direct Observation Collections

DOT has published a new rule revision for conducting a Directly Observed urine collection. The new rule is effective August 25, 2008.

1. Collectors must observe for prosthetic devices that may be used to interfere with the collection process by instructing the donor to raise their shirt above the waist, lower their pants and underpants, and turn around. The donor may then return their clothing to its normal positon.

2. All Return-to-Duty and Follow-up collections will be conducted as Directly Observed collections.

3. There are additional rule changes impacting MROs and laboratories regarding dilute and adulterated specimens.

The entire rule is available at this link, http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/testingpubs/FR_20080625_FINALR_SVT.pdf.