Specimen Containers Case of 500

SAMHSA Approved Guidelines: The collector must check the temperature of the specimen within four minutes after receiving the specimen from the donor. The temperature measuring device must be able to accurately read the temperature and must not contaminate the specimen. The collector must indicate on the CCF whether the specimen was within the acceptable temperature range (i.e., 90″ – 100?F; 32? – 38?C). If the specimen is outside the acceptable range, this is reason to believe that the donor may have adulterated or substituted the specimen, and another specimen must be collected under direct observation.

Temperature Interpretations:?

Green = Exact Temperature. If you do not see green, then look for blue and tan colors

Blue = add 1?F or .5?C

Tan = subtract 1?F or .5?C

For example, if the dot under 92?is blue true temperature is 93?F. If the dot under 94?is tan true temperature is 93?F.

Instructions about reading the thermometer are printed on each unit located in the black section above the Celsius scale.

Storage Recommendations

Store out of direct sunlight

? Maximum temperature 130?F (55?C)

Shelf Life

? Two years from date of manufacture

Benefits

• High accuracy rate
• Easy to read
• Market leader in temperature indicators
• Maintains reliability in hot/cold temperature conditions

Disclaimer

Temperature reading instructions are from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The information is provided for informational purposes only. If there are questions regarding these instructions, please contact Division of Workplace Programs staff at 240-276-2600 or see: https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace http://www.datia.org/