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Breath Alcohol Test (BAT – Negative Result)
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.
- 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
- Donor’s first and last name
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
- Donor 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.
- Give the donor their photo ID and the Donor Copy of the BAT form.
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.
- Scan and upload the completed BAT form to Labb or AIS, or
- Confirm that all required copies have been securely stored or sent to the appropriate contact.