Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52010.18 Urine Sample Collection Procedures

• The securing of a urine sample from an inmate for the purpose of testing for the presence of controlled substances or for the use of alcohol shall be conducted in accordance with CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations 3290(c).

• When collecting the urine sample, staff shall ensure that reasonable security is maintained, consideration is given to the privacy of the inmate, and the test is conducted in a sanitary manner.

• All urine collection shall be conducted in an area designated by the Warden.

• Pre-Collection Duties

  • The following functions shall be completed prior to the collection of the urine sample(s):

    • Prior to the test, staff shall conduct a thorough search of the area used to obtain the urine sample before the inmate enters the area. All potential contaminants shall be removed prior to the collection of the urine sample.

    • Establish positive identification of the inmate by picture identification card.

    • Ensure the inmate providing the sample removes any unnecessary garments or personal property and leaves these items outside the collection area.

    • The staff member collecting the urine sample shall inform the inmate of the reason(s) for requesting the urine sample. The inmate shall also be informed a refusal to provide a urine sample shall result in disciplinary action.

    • An inmate claiming the urine test may be affected by a prescription medication shall be offered a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 7385, Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information, in order for staff to obtain a copy of their Medication Administration Record (MARMaster Assignment Roster) for later review. The inmate shall still be required to provide a urine sample.

• Collection of Urine Sample

  • Staff shall adhere to the following process during the collection of urine sample:

    • The sample collection shall be conducted in a sanitary setting, using universal precautions.

    • The staff member shall wear disposable gloves during the urine sample collection process.

    • The inmate shall be provided disposable gloves during the urine collection process and have access to clean running water after the urine sample collection is complete.

    • Utilize only sample bottles, lids, and labels provided by the current contract laboratory.

    • Clearly observe the flow of urine into the sample bottle.

    • Ensure the inmate(s) provide at least 20 cc of urine (two-thirds of the sample bottle) in order to adequately accomplish the required laboratory test.

    • After filling the sample bottle, the inmate will be instructed to secure the bottle, rinse the outside of the bottle with cold tap water, and then hand the secured sample bottle to the collecting staff member.

    • The staff member shall place the completed label on the sample bottle.

    • Place a security seal on the sample bottle.

    • The urine sample shall be processed in accordance with institutional procedures, which maintain the approved chain of evidence of the sample. Staff shall adhere to the contracted laboratory procedures when collecting, packaging, and storing urine samples.

    • Reasonable accommodation shall be afforded to inmates with disabilities to facilitate their full participation in drug and alcohol testing as provided in these rules.

    • Gloves used during the urine collection process shall be disposed of according to institutional procedures.