What if the donor is unable to give a sample?
Sometimes, for various reasons, the donor may not be able to give a sample at the time of being asked. In this case, fluids would be given and the donor should be able to provide a sample within a few hours. Only a small amount of urine is required, about 50 millilitres. If they are still unwilling or unable to do so, an “unable to provide” form would be completed and retained by the employer. The MRO may investigate whether this was due to a medical reason e.g. poor kidney function. An alternative test may be offered e.g. oral fluid and if this sample is refused then the employee will be determined as “unwilling” to give a sample as opposed to “unable”. The Workplace Drug/Alcohol Testing policy will contain procedures to follow in this instance.
