Oral Fluid Collectors
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How Can I Become an Oral Fluid Collector For DOT Drug Testing?
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List of HHS certified oral fluid laboratories and oral fluid devices acceptable for DOT drug testing
Overview
An collector is a person who instructs and assists employees at a collection site, who receives and makes an initial inspection of the specimen provided by those employees, and who initiates and completes the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). The collector is the one individual in the drug testing process who has direct, face to face contact with the employee. Without the oral fluid collector ensuring the integrity of the oral fluid specimen and collection process, the test itself may lose credibility.
The procedure for collecting an oral fluid specimen as outlined in 49 CFR Part 40 is very specific and must be followed whenever a DOT-required oral fluid specimen collection is performed. These procedures, including the use of the CCF, apply only to DOT-required testing.
Applicable Regulations
With the above in mind, it is important oral fluid collectors fully understand the regulations and follow the established collection procedures. Therefore, collectors should familiarize themselves with 49 CFR Part 40, while paying particular attention to the following Subparts:
- Subpart C - Specimen Collection Personnel
- Subpart D - Collection Sites, Forms, Equipment and Supplies Used in DOT Urine and Oral Fluid Collections
- Subpart E - Specimen Collections
- Subpart I - Problems in Drug Tests
- Subpart Q - Roles and Responsibilities of Service Agents
- Subpart R - Public Interest Exclusions
- Appendix B to Part 40 - Oral Fluid Collection Kit Contents
Documents/Publications
- How Can I Become an Oral Fluid Collector For DOT Drug Testing?
- DOT’s Steps to Oral Fluid Collection Site Security and Integrity (coming soon)
- Part 40 Q&As
- Oral Fluid Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines
- Revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF)
- English (August 2020)
- Instructions for completing the CCF for a oral fluid specimen collection
- List of Federal CCF suppliers