Which statement best describes the sixth step of drug testing?

• A. Observation of swab/UA testing and temperature along with following manufacturers instruction on time and interpretation
• B. Disposal/Confirmation; Proper disposal of specimen and Preparation of confirmation per policy and Chain of Custody paperwork
• C. OIMS entry within 3 business days, both initial entry and results for confirmation testing
• D. Demonstrate professional and confidentiality

Answer: (A)

The essential idea here is that maintaining specimen integrity and using the test correctly are what make results trustworthy. The statement about observing the testing process for swab or urine, checking the specimen temperature, and following the manufacturer’s instructions on timing and interpretation targets this core priority. By watching the process and applying the test’s exact timing and reading rules, you help prevent tampering or substitution, ensure the result is read within the valid window, and interpret it according to the test’s designed guidelines. That level of procedural control is what makes results credible and defensible.

The other options describe activities that belong to different stages or aspects of the program—post-test disposal and confirmation steps, data entry in a system, or general professionalism and confidentiality. While important, they don’t describe the actual testing step in operation.