Screening Test. The initial test uses an immunoassay to determine levels of drugs or drug metabolites. The following initial cutoff levels shall be used when screening specimens to determine whether they are negative for these five (5) drugs or drug classes. Substance Initial Test Level (ng/mL)(1) Marijuana Metabolites (2) 50(3) Cocaine Metabolites 150(3) 6-Acetylmorphine 10 Opiate Metabolites 2000 Phencyclidine 25 Amphetamines / Methamphetamine 500 MDMA / MDA / MDEA 500 These substances and test levels are subject to change by the Department of Transportation as advances in technology or other considerations warrant.
Screening Test. The initial screening test uses an Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) device to determine levels of alcohol. The following initial cutoff levels shall be used when screening specimens to determine whether they are negative for alcohol. The EBT must also be capable of distinguishing alcohol from acetone at the 0.02 concentration level, test an air blank, and perform an external calibration check. Breath Alcohol Levels: Less than 0.02 - Negative 0.02 and above - Positive (Requires Confirmation Test)
Screening Test. The initial test uses an immunoassay to determine levels of drugs or drug metabolites. The following initial cutoff levels shall be used when screening specimens to determine whether they are negative for these five (5) drugs or drug classes. Substance Initial Test Level (ng/ml(1)) Marijuana Metabolites (2) 50(3) Cocaine Metabolites 150(3) Codeine/Morphine 2000 Hydrocodone/hydromorphone 300 Oxycodone/Oxymorphone 100 6-Acetylmorphine 10 Phencyclidine 25 Amphetamines /Methamphetamine 500 MDMA/MDA 500 These substances and test levels are subject to change by the Department of Transportation as advances in technology or other considerations warrant.
Screening Test. A preliminary test. For a urine test it is an immunoassay or a thin-layer chromatography test which identifies the presence of a drug / metabolite in an individual’s system and which generally is 92-98% reliable. For measuring the amount of alcohol in a person’s system it is generally a certified breath or saliva test (although blood testing may be used when breath or saliva screenings cannot meet the necessary quality standards).
Screening Test. The initial test shall use an immunoassay to determine levels of drugs or drug metabolites. The following initial cutoff levels shall be used screening specimens to determine whether they are negative for these five (5) drugs or drug classes: Marijuana metabolites 50 Cocaine metabolites 300 Opiate metabolites 300 Phencyclidine 25 Amphetamines 1000 *25 ng/ml is Immunoassay specific for free morphine
Screening Test a. All breath alcohol testing shall be conducted through use of an Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) device, in accordance with FHA rules and DOT regulations.
b. Only a Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT), trained in accordance with DOT regulations, shall conduct testing with an EBT. Supervisors of bargaining unit employees shall not serve as BATs under any circumstances.
c. Testing Site
1) Testing locations shall ensure visual and aural privacy to employees, sufficient to prevent unauthorized persons from seeing or hearing test results.
2) Before testing begins, the BAT shall explain the testing procedure to the employee and answer any questions s/he may have.
3) An individually-sealed mouthpiece shall be opened in view of the employee. The mouthpiece shall then be attached to the EBT.
4) Once testing is complete, the BAT shall show the results to the employee.
d. Screening Test
1) If the result of the screening test is less than 0.02 percent alcohol concentration, the result is negative and no further testing shall be done.
2) If the result of the screening test is an alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or greater, a confirmation test shall be performed.
Screening Test. CONFIRMATION:
Screening Test. 1. The BAT will open an individually sealed, disposable mouth piece in view of the employee to blow forcefully into the mouth piece for at least six seconds or until an adequate amount of breath has been obtained.
2. Following the screening test, the BAT must show the employee the result displayed on the EBT or a printed result. If the result of the screening test is an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02, no further testing is required and the test will be reported to the Sheriff as a negative test. The employee may then return to his/her duties.
Screening Test. The Chief or the Service-Safety Director may order any Employee of the Department to undergo a screening test whenever there is reasonable suspicion to believe an Employee has used, or is under the influence of illicit drugs, controlled substances, or an abuse of legal substances, or if the Employee is under the influence of alcohol while on duty.
Screening Test. The initial test shall use an immunoassay to determine levels of drugs or drug metabolites. The following initial cutoff levels shall be used when screening specimens to determine whether they are negative for these five (5) drugs or drug classes: Substance Initial Test Level (ng/ml) Marijuana Metabolites 50 Cocaine Metabolites 300 Opiate Metabolites 300 Phencyclidine 25 Amphetamines 1,000 *25 ng/ml is immunoassay specific for free morphine Section 5. Confirmatory Test All specimens identified as positive on the initial test shall be confirmed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) techniques at the cutoff values listed. The following cutoff levels shall be used to confirm the presence of drugs or drug metabolites: Substance Confirmatory Test Level (ng/ml) Marijuana Metabolite (1) 15 Cocaine Metabolite (2) 150 Opiates: Morphine 300 Codeine 300 Phencyclidine 25 Amphetamines: Amphetamine 500 Methamphetamine 500
(1) Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid
(2) Benzoylecgonine In the event the initial urine test indicates a positive response the confirmatory test must be done.
