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Phlebotomy Exam Prep 50, Urine Drug Screen — Special Handling
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The mandatory temperature range (90-100°F) and 4-minute timeframe for urine drug screens.
- Why an unbroken chain of custody is legally critical and what constitutes a "broken" chain.
- The difference between the collector's role (temperature check) and the lab's role (creatinine/specific gravity check) in detecting adulteration.
- The specific triggers, like an out-of-range temperature, that require a directly observed collection.
- A simple mnemonic (T-C-C: Temperature, Chain of Custody, Creatinine) to remember the key validation steps.
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