Consequence of a Positive Test Result a) The discipline process for any employee with a positive test under the reasonable suspicion testing or post-accident programs will be determined based upon the employee’s past work history and may include termination from employment.
Consequence of a Positive Test Result. The discipline process for any employee with a positive test under the reasonable suspicion testing or post-accident programs will be determined based upon the employee’s past work history. Employees who test positive will be suspended without pay pending an evaluation by the EAP professional. The EAP professional will determine if enrollment in a rehabilitation program is necessary. Employees will be returned to work upon proof of enrollment in a rehabilitation program (if necessary) and/or negative test results on return to work drug testing. Failure to present proof of participation in, or completion of the rehabilitation program, will result in immediate termination. Employees returning to work after a positive test will be subject to random testing as determined by the EAP professional. A second positive test result at any point in the process will result in termination. Levels for determining whether a drug test is positive or negative are the same as those set by the Department of Transportation for Commercial Drivers. The following initial cutoff levels are used to determine whether tests are negative: Marijuana metabolite. 100 ng/ml Cocaine metabolites.......... 300 ng/ml Opiate metabolites*............ 300 ng/ml Phencyclidine 25 ng/ml Amphetamine..............… 1000 ng/ml *25 ng/ml if immunoassay specific for free morphine Confirmation tests will be conducted with a positive result on any test. In some cases, a confirmation test will be sent to an outside laboratory for confirmation of results.
