MRO PRACTICE EXAM FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Which CCF errors can be corrected retroactively? Answer:
Omissions - Yes, Discrepancies - No
◉ Is there a set method for correcting CCF errors? Answer: No -
MRO can ignore minor errors or correct with initials, Written
"statement of correction" for major errors, consider notarized
affadavit (better in court)
◉ Who must have opportunity to speak personally with MRO?
Answer: Those with positive, adulterated, or substituted tests
◉ What sort of records should the MRO keep of contacts? Answer: 1.
Document valid, consistent, SOPs
2. Log each attempt to contact
3. Document timing for 3 day and 10 day clocks
4. Validate meds with MD or Pharm D
◉ What are the only results reported by MRO? Answer: 1. Negative
(with remarks if dilute)
, 2. Positive
3. Cancelled (with reason)
4. Refusal to test (with remarks - adulterated, substituted..)
◉ Who are results reported to by MRO? Answer: 1. Employer -
within 24 hours of verification of non-negatives
2. Donor - or authorized designee
3. Court of law - prn
4. to DHHS / DOT - (if split failed to re-confirm or if substituted
result is cancelled - rare)
◉ When must a split specimen be analyzed? Answer: Must be
requested within 72 hours
◉ If primary specimen is positive, how long must split sample be
preserved for? Answer: 1 year
◉ According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you
do a drug screen before a job offer? Answer: Yes, Drug tests are not
medical examinations under ADA
◉ According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you
do an alcohol screen before a job offer? Answer: No, ETOH is a
medical test and is prohibited before employment by ADA
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Which CCF errors can be corrected retroactively? Answer:
Omissions - Yes, Discrepancies - No
◉ Is there a set method for correcting CCF errors? Answer: No -
MRO can ignore minor errors or correct with initials, Written
"statement of correction" for major errors, consider notarized
affadavit (better in court)
◉ Who must have opportunity to speak personally with MRO?
Answer: Those with positive, adulterated, or substituted tests
◉ What sort of records should the MRO keep of contacts? Answer: 1.
Document valid, consistent, SOPs
2. Log each attempt to contact
3. Document timing for 3 day and 10 day clocks
4. Validate meds with MD or Pharm D
◉ What are the only results reported by MRO? Answer: 1. Negative
(with remarks if dilute)
, 2. Positive
3. Cancelled (with reason)
4. Refusal to test (with remarks - adulterated, substituted..)
◉ Who are results reported to by MRO? Answer: 1. Employer -
within 24 hours of verification of non-negatives
2. Donor - or authorized designee
3. Court of law - prn
4. to DHHS / DOT - (if split failed to re-confirm or if substituted
result is cancelled - rare)
◉ When must a split specimen be analyzed? Answer: Must be
requested within 72 hours
◉ If primary specimen is positive, how long must split sample be
preserved for? Answer: 1 year
◉ According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you
do a drug screen before a job offer? Answer: Yes, Drug tests are not
medical examinations under ADA
◉ According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you
do an alcohol screen before a job offer? Answer: No, ETOH is a
medical test and is prohibited before employment by ADA
