Medical Review Officer (MRO) Assistant Training-Specimen Collection

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Video Summary

The video discusses the procedures for oral fluid drug testing in federally mandated drug testing. It states that the guidelines for these procedures can be found in the Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Guidelines for Oral Fluid Testing in Federal Workplace Programs. The Department of Transportation has not yet issued regulations or procedures for DOT-regulated employers to use oral fluid drug testing. The video explains the role and training requirements of an oral fluid specimen collector, as well as the requirements for the collection site and supplies. It also mentions the proposed federal custody and control form for both urine and oral fluid specimen collections. The collection procedure itself is outlined, including the process for a dry mouth event and the possibility of using a urine specimen if oral fluid cannot be collected. The HHS has not yet approved or certified laboratories for oral fluid testing.

Keywords

oral fluid drug testing

federally mandated drug testing

oral fluid specimen collector

collection site and supplies

HHS approved laboratories