Breath Alcohol Test (BAT – Negative Result)

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1. Test Order and Sequence

• Always conduct the BAT (Breath Alcohol Test) before any urine drug test.
  
• If both are required, complete and finalize the BAT process before beginning the urine collection.
  

2. Identify the Test Type

• If the donor walks in with a Labb Passport or Authorization Form, you will use a paper BAT chain (DOT or Non-DOT, depending on what’s required).
  
• No tablet is needed for BAT collections.
  

3. Greet and Verify Donor Information

• Ask the donor for their Labb Passport or Authorization Form.
  
  • If it’s a Labb Passport, check the Notes section to confirm that a BAT is being requested.
    
• Request the donor’s photo ID and verify that the information on the ID matches what’s listed on the authorization or passport.
  

4. Move to the Lab Area

• Escort the donor to the testing area.
  
• Retrieve a BAT Chain (DOT or Non-DOT) and fill out Step 1:
  
  • Donor’s first and last name
    
  • Last four digits of SSN or State ID number
    
  • Employer information
    
  • DER (Designated Employer Representative) information
    

5. Obtain Donor Consent

• Ask the donor to sign Step 2 on the BAT Chain — this is the consent to test section.
  

6. Prepare the BAT Device

• Turn on the Breath Alcohol Testing machine.
  
• Enter the last four digits of the donor’s SSN or their ID number into the machine.
  
• Attach a new, unused breath tube to the device.
  
• Press the “Function” button to start the test sequence.
  
• Conduct an air blank test to ensure the machine is reading correctly.
  

7. Conduct the Breath Test

• Review the testing instructions with the donor and go over the BAT Script for consistency and compliance.
  
• Have the donor blow steadily into the breath tube until the machine beeps or indicates completion.
  

8. Record and Review Results

• If the test result is below 0.02, the result is negative.
  
• If the result is 0.02 or higher, follow BAT protocol for retesting and documentation as outlined in the Testing Protocol Form.
  

9. Print and Distribute Copies

• Print all required copies of the BAT result:
  
  • Donor Copy
    
  • Employer/Client Copy
    
  • Collector Copy
    
• Review that all signatures and information are complete.
  

10. Finalize and Release Donor

• If there is a urine test to be completed, proceed with that test after finalizing the BAT.
  
• If no additional testing is required:
  
  • Give the donor their photo ID and the Donor Copy of the BAT form.
    
  • Thank the donor and let them know they are good to go.
    

11. Reporting and Uploading Results

• You can report results in one of the following ways:
  
  • Scan and upload the completed BAT form to Labb or AIS, or
    
  • Email the completed form directly to the client or TPA.
    
• Confirm that all required copies have been securely stored or sent to the appropriate contact.