Specimen Drawing Certification

One of the things I have learned along the way is that drug testing can be expensive. So how do we cut some costs in the economic times? One of the things we can do is eliminate the draw fee charged by the clinic, by doing it ourselves. But hold you horses, this can be a very sensitive issue.

Drawing specimens must be completed methodically, and by a qualified person. I have completed the "Specimen Collector" training at the Quest website and found it to be very educational and it helps with cost cutting. A side benefit is that you can draw specimens at any time, especially helpful when the clinic is closed and you just don't want to wait at the E.R. for a drug test. This course takes about two hours but is very helpful with knowing what to do and how to complete the paperwork properly.

Attached is the link. Click on the link and hover your cursor above the "Drug & Alcohol Testing" tab. Move the cursor down to "Training" and then over to "Specimen collection Certification". This will bring you to the right page.

http://www.questdiagnostics.com/employersolutions/drug_and_alcohol_es.html