May donors be required to strip, wear a hospital gown or empty pockets?
You do not have to strip or wear a gown. The collector however can ask the individual to remove any unnecessary outer garments such as a coat or jacket that might conceal items or substances that could be used to tamper with or adulterate the individual’s urine specimen. It should also be noted that if a collector, during the course of a collection procedure, suspects an individual may attempt to tamper with or adulterate a specimen, as evidenced by a bulging or overstuffed pocket, for example, the collector may request that the donor empty his or her pockets, display the items and explain the need for them during the collection.
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