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Intercept™ Oral Fluid Drug Test
Collection Procedures

Preparation for Collection

  • Positively identity the donor to be tested.
  • Explain the test procedure to the donor. Provide donor instructions it desired.
  • Confirm that the donor has not had anything in his or her mouth for 10 minutes prior to providing the oral fluid sample. If the donor has had anything in his or her mouth within the last 10 minutes, wait 10 minutes more to beginning the collection process.

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The Collection Process

  • Inspect the expiration date on the Intercept collection device packaging and open the outer packaging containing the collection pad and the specimen vial.
  • Place the specimen vial on a ftat surlace in view of the donor, instruct the donor to grasp the handle and remove the collection device from the packaging sleeve.
  • Instruct the donor to place the collection pad between the lower cheek and gums and gently rub the pad back and forth along the gum line until the pad is moist. Once moist, leave collection pad between cheek and gums for a full two (2) minutes.
  • Open the specimen vial is in an upright position, with the tip pointed downward, gently rocking the cap back and forth to avoid spilling the contents.
  • After two minutes, hand the donor the open specimen vial and instruct the donor to push the collection pad into the specimen vial as far as it will go.
  • Instruct the donor to snap the collection wand at the scored line against the saliva drug testing side of the vial. Instruct he donor in not tilt the vial or spill the fluid inside.

Completing the Process

  • Hand the specimen vial cap to the donor and instruct the donor to place the cap onto the vial until it snaps, ensuring a secure fit.
  • Instruct donor to place tamper evident seal across the top of the specimen vial and down the sides, date and initial.
  • Place the lntercept specimen vial(s) and any required chain of custody form (see back) into the specimen bag.
  • Place the specimen bag into the overnight shipping package and send the specimen to the laboratory for testing.

Chain of Custody

  • Positively identity the donor to be tested.
  • Complete the collector (green) section on the chain of custody form.
  • Explain the test procedure to the donor. Provide donor instructions it desired.
    NOTE: Confirm that the donor has not had anything in his or her mouth for 10 minutes prior to providing the oral fluid sample. If the donor has had anything in his or her mouth within the last 10 minutes, wait 10 minutes more to beginning the collection process.
  • Inspect the expiration date on the Intercept collection device packaging and open the outer packaging containing the collection pad and the specimen vial.
  • Instruct donor to place the tamper evident seal from the chain of custody form across the top of the specimen vial and down the sides. Have the donor date and initial the seal.
  • Instruct the donor to complete the donor information (beige) section and donor affidavit on the chain of custody form, verifying the signature and date.
  • Complete the collector affidavit on the bottom (blue) section of the chain of custody form and provide the donor with his/her copy of the form.
  • When split specimen is required, use a second device and have the donor place the second collection pad on the opposite side of the mouth.
  • Place the Intercept™ specimen vial(s) and Copy 1 of the completed chain of custody form into the specimen bag and initial the bag.
  • Place the specimen bag into the Airborne Express LabPack and send the specimen to LabOne for testing, utilizing the pre-printed address label provided.
  • Distribute the additional copies of the completed chain of custody form to the appropriate parties.

 

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