MRO Test Review Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
Can an MRO Assistant review non-negative tests? Correct Answer: No - all non-
negative tests (positives, adulterated, substituted, and invalids) must be
reviewed by MRO
Which CCF errors can be corrected retroactively? Correct Answer: Omissions -
Yes, Discrepancies - No
Is there a set method for correcting CCF errors? Correct 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? Correct Answer:
Those with positive, adulterated, or substituted tests
What sort of records should the MRO keep of contacts? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct Answer: Must be requested
within 72 hours
If primary specimen is positive, how long must split sample be preserved for?
Correct Answer: 1 year
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you do a drug
screen before a job offer? Correct 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? Correct Answer: No, ETOH is a medical test and is
prohibited before employment by ADA
Can MRO accept medical THC as a legitimate Rx? Correct Answer: 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.? Correct Answer: 18-24
Which type of drug test are most non-DOT employers most likely to require?
Correct Answer: Pre-employment
Correct Answers
Can an MRO Assistant review non-negative tests? Correct Answer: No - all non-
negative tests (positives, adulterated, substituted, and invalids) must be
reviewed by MRO
Which CCF errors can be corrected retroactively? Correct Answer: Omissions -
Yes, Discrepancies - No
Is there a set method for correcting CCF errors? Correct 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? Correct Answer:
Those with positive, adulterated, or substituted tests
What sort of records should the MRO keep of contacts? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct 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? Correct Answer: Must be requested
within 72 hours
If primary specimen is positive, how long must split sample be preserved for?
Correct Answer: 1 year
According to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) can you do a drug
screen before a job offer? Correct 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? Correct Answer: No, ETOH is a medical test and is
prohibited before employment by ADA
Can MRO accept medical THC as a legitimate Rx? Correct Answer: 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.? Correct Answer: 18-24
Which type of drug test are most non-DOT employers most likely to require?
Correct Answer: Pre-employment
