Explanation of Test Results. An or employee who receives a positive confirmed drug test result may contest or explain the result to the MRO within five (5) working days after written notification of the positive test result. If an employees' explanation or challenge is unsatisfactory to the MRO, the MRO will report the positive test result to the employer. The employer then has another five (5) working days to contact the employee again to advise him/her of the test result and the employee's right to appeal. The employee may contest the test result as provided by the Rules of the Division of Workers' Compensation by filing a timely claim for benefits with a Judge of Compensation Claims or, if no injury has occurred, with a court of competent jurisdiction. Any such challenge must be filed within 30 days after the individual receives notice that his or her explanation of the test result was unsatisfactory. In addition, at the individuals' own expense, employee may request to have a portion of the specimen retested at a state approved testing facility. If the individual contests the test result, the laboratory must be notified by the employee. The employee must also notify the laboratory of any administrative or civil action filed pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 440.
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