Specimen Collection - Collection Process
September - 2002
Important information regarding the specimen collection process

SPECIMEN COLLECTIONS ~~ INDEX PAGE

ABOUT THE SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCESS
    This section identifies the standard manual for collectors and provides additional "tips" you won't find in the standard collection manual. Collection site and shy bladder issues are discussed. Management of COLLECTOR ERRORS using affidavits is discussed in detail. MRO's and Employers should be familiar with this section.
     
NEED TO SEE OR IMPORT A COLLECTION MANUAL? FORMAL TRAINING FOR COLLECTORS:
      Visit DATIA: www.datia.org or contact a local Third Party Administrator (TPA) in your area.

       

NEED TO LOCATE A COLLECTOR or COLLECTION SITE?

    Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association:

www.datia.org

    Another useful "finder" for collection sites:

www.alliance4tpa.com

     

    Also, be aware that many of the larger laboratories maintain networks of collection sites!
     

    Click here to reach our "Gallery of Links" -- Browsing these links will broaden and deepen the Collector's understanding of the total drug-testing system.