Drug Test Instructions for Urine and Oral Saliva Drug Test Kits.
First Step: Getting The Best From a Drug Test
This is your Step-by-Step Guide on how to test an individual for drug abuse. Get reliable results, and identify the cheaters on the way. We cannot stress to you how important it is to administer the process correctly. A drug test will only give you correct results if you follow and understand the instructions thoroughly.
Download and Print: Drug Testing Instructions.
Using a drug test kit to test someone is only part of the process because, without the correct testing procedure, you will never be sure the results are accurate and the donor hasn’t cheated. So, follow the approved method that we use when testing a client.
“Never give notice to the person you are testing. Even short notice may allow a user to try and beat the drug test. Don’t be fooled! People will go to great lengths to try and cheat. Trust me; we see it every day.”
Urine Drug Test Instructions for the Administrator.
The collector/administrator is the person who records and administers the test.
- Remove a new urine testing device from its sealed pouch and place it on the counter.
- If using a dip card, have a clean, dry specimen cup ready for the urine sample. Preferably, use a specimen cup with a temperature strip on the side to check the temperature. (For dip cards only)
Instructions for Urine Testing.
The donor is the person providing the urine for testing.
- Ask them to remove any outer garments and place them on one side.
- Then, ask them to turn out their pockets and empty the contents. This ensures they are not trying to hide anything.
- Now, ask them to wash their hands to clean off any adulterants present on their hands or under their fingernails.
- Advise the donor to provide a urine sample of at least 30 mL. This part of the process is time-sensitive; ask them to complete the task as quickly as possible, as the temperature needs to be checked.
- Advise them not to flush the toilet after completion. You need to check the toilet bowl for signs of discarded paraphernalia.
- The administrator checks the sample temperature. The temperature should be between 93° and 98° Fahrenheit. If it’s out of range, ask the donor to provide a new sample or ask them to wait until they can.
- Please do not allow them to leave the area until the process has been completed.
- Observe the urine color; it should be light yellow with an odor. Bright yellow or clear urine is a warning sign that the sample may have been substituted or diluted.
- We recommend that you use a drug adulteration strip, whenever possible, to establish the integrity of the sample.
Dip Card Drug Test.
Dip Card Drug Test Instructions.
- Open the package containing the dip card. Discard the desiccant in the package.
- Then, remove the protective cap from the dip card and immerse only the tips into the urine sample.
- After 20 seconds, remove it from the urine sample.
- Then, replace the cap and place it on a flat surface.
- Note: Within the first minute, you will start to see the results develop, and a reaction will begin to appear.
- At three minutes and no more than five, view the windows and interpret the result.
Always refer to the device instructions.
How to Read the Result.
Cup Drug Test.
Cup Drug Test Instructions:
- Remove the top from the cup and ask the donor to provide a urine specimen directly into the container.
- Fill to the level marked on the side.
- Replace the top and remove the label from the face of the cup.
- ‘Read the Temperature’ Ensure it’s between 93° to 98° F.
- Read the result of the drug test between three and five minutes.
Optional. If the device has an alcohol test, then read the result within three minutes.
Always refer to the device instructions.
Oral Cube Drug Test.
Preparing the Testing Area:
- Ensure a clean and well-lit area, free from distractions.
- Gather all necessary components of the test kit, including the collection device, oral test cube, and instructions.
- Remove the collection stick or wand from its wrapper.
- Remove the test cube from its wrapper.
- Ask the test subject to refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 10 minutes before the test.
Collecting a Sample of Oral Fluid:
- Provide the test subject with the collection stick (usually a swab or sponge).
- Instruct the individual to place the collection stick between their cheek and gums and gently rub it around the mouth for 2-4 minutes to ensure the sponge is fully saturated.
- Hold under the tongue for a minimum of 3 minutes for sufficient sample collection. Note: some collection sticks have a visual indicator telling you enough saliva has been collected.
- Once the collection is complete, place the device back into the test cube directly. Firmly close the lid, expelling the saliva into the cube for analysis.
- Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the result to develop.
Interpreting the Result:
- Negative: Two lines appear; one is the test line, and the other is the control line.
- Positive: Only one line appears, which is the control line, and no test line.
- Invalid: This normally indicates there was insufficient oral fluid present for the strips to absorb oral fluid.
Always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions, as timings vary.
Read Errors:
- If you do not see any lines develop on the test cube, it’s almost certain there was not enough saliva collected from the tested individual. This can happen if the person has a dry mouth.
- Open a new test and try the process again, but this time, keep the collection wand in the mouth for a longer period.
Brief Description of How an Oral Device Works.
- After closing the lid, the oral fluid from the saturated sponge is squeezed out into the cube.
- After a few minutes, the fluid is absorbed by the test strips.
- The fluid travels by capillary action along the strip to the test area and appears as a reddish line.
Do Not…
- Reuse collection devices or test cups, as it will lead to cross-contamination and invalid results.
- Mishandle or damage the test kit components, as it can compromise the reliability of the test.
- Neglect following the test kit’s instructions; each kit may have specific requirements and variations.
Drug Test Instructions: How to Document the Result.
- We recommend you document every test for future reference.
- Enter the donor’s information.
- Enter the reason for the test, date, and time.
- Instruct the donor to sign and date.
- Enter the type of test and what drugs were analyzed.
- Enter the sample temperature and result and any additional remarks.
- Finally, as the administrator, sign and date to complete the process.