MRO Test Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Can an MRO Assistant review non-negative tests? No - all non-negative tests (positives, adulterated, substituted, and invalids) must
be reviewed by MRO
Which CCF errors can be corrected retroactively? Omissions - Yes, Discrepancies - No
Is there a set method for correcting CCF errors? 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 Those with positive, adulterated, or substituted tests
MRO?
What sort of records should the MRO keep of contacts? 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? 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? 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? Must be requested within 72 hours
If primary specimen is positive, how long must split 1 year
sample be preserved for?
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) Yes, Drug tests are not medical examinations under ADA
can you do a drug screen before a job offer?
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) No, ETOH is a medical test and is prohibited before employment by ADA
can you do an alcohol screen before a job offer?
Can MRO accept medical THC as a legitimate Rx? No - Federal Law trumps state law and THC is Schedule I, there is no acceptable
excuse for a federal employee to have THC
At what age does illicit drug use peak in the U.S.? 18-24
Which type of drug test are most non-DOT employers Pre-employment
most likely to require?
Can an MRO Assistant review non-negative tests? No - all non-negative tests (positives, adulterated, substituted, and invalids) must
be reviewed by MRO
Which CCF errors can be corrected retroactively? Omissions - Yes, Discrepancies - No
Is there a set method for correcting CCF errors? 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 Those with positive, adulterated, or substituted tests
MRO?
What sort of records should the MRO keep of contacts? 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? 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? 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? Must be requested within 72 hours
If primary specimen is positive, how long must split 1 year
sample be preserved for?
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) Yes, Drug tests are not medical examinations under ADA
can you do a drug screen before a job offer?
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) No, ETOH is a medical test and is prohibited before employment by ADA
can you do an alcohol screen before a job offer?
Can MRO accept medical THC as a legitimate Rx? No - Federal Law trumps state law and THC is Schedule I, there is no acceptable
excuse for a federal employee to have THC
At what age does illicit drug use peak in the U.S.? 18-24
Which type of drug test are most non-DOT employers Pre-employment
most likely to require?
