Employee Requested Testing. Any safety-sensitive employee who questions the result of a required controlled substance test under Department of Transportation guidelines may request that an additional test be conducted. This additional test may be conducted at the same laboratory or at a different DHHS certified laboratory. The test must be conducted on the split sample that was provided at the same time as the original sample. All costs for such testing are to be paid by the employee unless the second sample test invalidated the original test. The method of collecting, storing, and testing the split sample will be consistent with the procedures set forth in the Department of Transportation guidelines. The safety-sensitive employee’s request for a re-test must be made to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) within 72 hours of notice of the initial test result. Requests after 72 hours will only be accepted if the delay was due to documentable facts that were beyond the control of the employee.
Employee Requested Testing. Any employee who questions the results of a required drug test under the terms of this policy may request that a second, additional test be conducted. This test must be conducted at a different Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)-certified laboratory selected by the Board. The test must be conducted on the split sample that was provided at the same time as the original sample test. All costs for such testing are paid by the employee unless the second sample invalidates the original test. The request must be made in writing, with a copy to the Board, within 72 hours of the time the split sample was given.
Employee Requested Testing. Any safety-sensitive employee who questions the results of a required drug test under paragraphs 6.1 through 6.5 of this policy may request that an additional test be conducted. This test must be conducted at a different testing DHHS-certified laboratory. The test must be conducted on the split sample that was provided at the same time as the original sample. All costs for such testing are paid by the employee unless the result of the split sample test is negative. The method of collecting, storing, and testing the split sample will be consistent with the procedures set forth in 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. The employee's request for a split sample test must be made to the MRO within 72 hours of notice of the initial test result. Requests after 72 hours will only be accepted if the delay was due to documentable facts that were beyond the control of the employee.
Employee Requested Testing. If the confirmation screen results are positive, Employees may request an additional screening, beyond the confirmation screening but such request shall be made within seventy-two (72) hours. The additional screening shall be conducted by an SAMHSA approved alternate laboratory. Employees will be responsible for the cost of any additional screenings. For chain of custody purposes, the sample will be transferred directly from the Medical Provider to the alternate laboratory, and the alternative laboratory will complete the Chain of Custody form. If the confirmation screen results are positive, the Medical Provider will retain the sample for at least one (1) year to allow for additional screenings, and Employee appeals.
Employee Requested Testing. Any employee who questions the result of a required controlled substance test under this policy may request that an additional test be conducted. This additional test may be conducted at the same laboratory or at a different certified laboratory. The tests must be conducted on the split sample that was provided at the same time as the original sample. All costs for such testing are to be paid by the employee. The method of collecting, storing and testing the split sample will be consistent with the procedures set forth in 49 CFR Part 40 et seq., as it now exists, or may exist in the future. The employee's request for a retest must be made to the Regional Director within one (1) business day of notice of the test result.
Employee Requested Testing. Any Chillicothe Police Department employee may request a split sample test be conducted when selected for testing. This test must be conducted at a DHHS certified laboratory different from the laboratory selected by the City of Chillicothe. The test must be conducted on a Split Sample that was provided at the same time as the original sample submitted to the testing laboratory and all costs for such testing shall be paid by the employee. If a second test is requested on the specimen (split sample) the lab is required to test the split specimen for adulterants if the presence of drug/metabolites cannot be detected; the first lab must also test the primary specimens for adulterants.
