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600-85, KSARNG, Substance Abuse Prevention & Control, 2007 Jun 1(2)
| 4 – 13. Post-collection procedures a. If the UPL or observer suspects the Soldier adulterated the specimen, the UPL will secure the specimen bottle and its contents and complete the collection process, but will not release the Soldier. The UPL will have another observer or NCO notify the commander, and the UPL will explain the circumstances to the commander. The commander may order the tested Soldier to provide a probable cause specimen after consulting with the appropriate legal advisor. The UPL will collect this specimen under a separate chain of custody. The Soldier will remain in the holding area until the specimen is provided. If the UPL, not the observer, discovered the possible adulteration, the commander should replace the observer immediately for not properly observing the specimen collection, and contact the appropriate legal advisor for further guidance. The first specimen should be sent to the FTDTL for testing with a special request memorandum from the commander to test the specimen for validity. The second sample will also be sent to the FTDTL for testing. b. When the DTC receives UA specimens, they will review the DD Forms 2624, unit ledgers, and specimen bottles for completeness and correctness. The DTC will also examine each specimen to ensure it contains at least ml of urine, does not appear to be adulterated, and has an intact tamper evident tape. c. If the DTC finds a discrepancy, the DTC will correct it by creating a memorandum titled, Certificate of Correction (see fig D for an example) that will explain the discrepancy, the circumstances, and the corrective action taken. All personnel involved, including the persons) who made the error, must sign this certificate. d. The DTC will, without exception, accept all specimens collected. e. The DTC is not authorized to dispose of or have the UPL dispose of any specimens except as listed below (1) When the specimen cannot be identified as a unique specimen by the EDI – PI/SSN (for example, EDI – PI/SSN on bottle does not match EDI – PI/SSN on DD Form 2624 and cannot be verified. (2) When the specimen bottle has two labels on it. (3) The specimen is from the UPL who is turning in the specimen. (4) When the unit ledger (testing ledger) is missing the Soldier’s or observer’s signatures. (5) With approval from the installation SJA. (6) At the time of collection, specimen was collected by a non-certified UPL. f. The DTC will create an MFR to record the reason for any authorized disposal and include who authorized it by name and title. g. All urine specimens will be forwarded to the supporting FTDTL using one of the following methods (1) United States Postal Service (USPS) by First Class Mail (official military mail. (2) Hand-carried by surface transportation. (3) Military aircraft transportation system. (4) The US. flag commercial airfreight, air express, and airfreight forwarder (for example, Federal Express FedEx) or United Parcel Service (UPS. (5) As a last resort, by foreign flag air carrier. h. Drug and alcohol testing specimens are defined as Exempt Human Specimens by the international and domestic mail regulations and instructions. Package the specimens in accordance with instructions in USPS Publication 52, UN instruction PI, or the carrier’s instructions meeting the US DOT 49CFR Band International Air Transport Association instruction. Mark the package with handwritten word or label stating Exempt Human Specimen. i. If the UPL is deployed or is a reserve component UPL, whose unit does not have a DTC for post-collection quality control and inspection procedures, the UPL will perform the steps above. Download 3.47 Mb. Share with your friends:
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