Daily Archives: June 6, 2023

Oral Fluid Drug Testing for Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulated Employees: Approved But Delayed

Oral fluid specimen collectors must successfully complete training as outlined in Section 40.35. Collectors must be thoroughly trained in the regulations and procedures relating to oral fluid specimen collections such as: how to properly complete the Custody and Control Form (CCF), how to conduct collections using your specific collection device(s), how to handle problem collections, and maintaining integrity and privacy. Collectors are also required to know the publication, “DOT Oral Fluid Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines” (which is not yet available). After completing the training mentioned above (called Basic Information and Qualification Training), the oral fluid specimen collector student must successfully complete a hands-on training component called the proficiency demonstration. The proficiency demonstration requires that the oral fluid collector student conduct a series of specific, error-free mock tests under the observation of a qualified monitor/instructor. Unlike urine collections, oral fluid specimen mock tests must be conducted using the specific oral fluid collection device that the collector will be using in the real world. Therefore, there is no ‘one size fits all’ with oral fluid specimen collector training. If you wish to become qualified on all approved oral fluid collection devices, you will need to complete the proficiency demonstration on each and every device. Certified Training Solutions will be offering online Oral Fluid Specimen Collector procedures training and device proficiency training by webcam (when approved devices become available).