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Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT005
State Code
AVA00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment and collect specimens via urine and/or oral and breath testing following the special procedures that apply for drugs of abuse testing.This unit applies to individuals working in collection centres, in hospitals, in other health care environments and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing takes place.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm collection requirements
  • 1.1 Greet client courteously and identify self
  • 1.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures
  • 1.3 Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for required collection
  • 1.4 Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.5 Explain collection procedure to client
  • 1.6 Obtain consent for collection procedure from client
2. Prepare for collection procedure
  • 2.1 Ensure collection environment is prepared according to requirements of standards
  • 2.2 Confirm method of collection based on correct interpretation of clinical request
  • 2.3 Select equipment and ask client to select collection kit according to organisation procedures if applicable to standard
  • 2.4 Prepare client for procedure by removing excess clothing and other possessions, and store these securely if applicable to standard
  • 2.5 Provide accurate advice to client about procedure
3. Collect specimen
  • 3.1 Follow procedures for sample collection according to standard and organisational procedure
  • 3.2 Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure
  • 3.3 Observe client during and after collection for potential tampering and respond according to organisation procedures
  • 3.4 Assure sample integrity by testing and securing sample immediately following collection and for duration of time that sample is responsibility of the collector
4. Follow post collection procedures
  • 4.1 Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Accurately label specimens in accordance with standards requirements and organisation procedures
  • 4.3 Confirm information accuracy and sample security with client
  • 4.4 Complete other collection documentation in accordance with standards and organisation procedures
  • 4.5 Prepare and secure collected samples for transit or storageaccording to standards and organisational requirements, ensuring chain of custody is maintained
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFH91 HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing Unit of competency