Are Toilet “Hats” Mandatory for DOT Urine Specimen Collections?
Andrew D. Easler, Esq.
Bridging Law, Education & AI | Managing Attorney (FL & D.C.) at Easler Law | Entrepreneur & Co-Founder, WorkTraining.com
Toilet “hats” are collection devices which aid the donor in providing a urine specimen for testing. They fit on the rim of the toilet and most provide pre-printed measuring lines to aid the donor in determining whether she has provided a sufficient specimen for testing. Individuals with limited range of motion and those who are considered medically obese benefit the most from these devices. In some of these circumstances, some argue that a toilet hat may be the only method available to obtain a sufficient specimen. With that argument in mind, federally regulated employers and their service agents should be asking the following questions:...
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Paramedical Examiner-
5 年Adam Winokur, all laboratories companies will have those. I would check with the company that does your testing.
Founder and CEO at ABW Compliance Services, LL
5 年In my persuit of hats for our collection site, I was only able to order a huge number of them. I got some looks for the order, but for the employees who had limited mobility, the extra effort was greatly appreciated and it took some anxiety out of the testing process. I am not sure where to find sterile hats wrapped individually. Do you have any supplier suggestions?
Director of Marketing
5 年These should be used with caution as if the transfer from the hat to the collection cup is not made quickly, the specimen can cool down and appear "specimen temp out of range". The best use is for directly observed collections for females as there is no opportunity to "hide" tampering materials in the bowl and direct observation as directed by the regulations can be difficult to view as required.
Paramedical Examiner-
5 年I don't see how that would be possible.