Common use of Testing Mechanisms Clause in Contracts

Testing Mechanisms. 2.1. The following mechanisms shall be used for any drug test performed: 2.1.a. Any screening testing performed shall use an immunoassay (IA) method. If the laboratory selected by the parties does not provide for RIA testing, then any screening testing shall be performed by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC). 2.1.b. Any positive results shall be confirmed through use of the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) test. 2.1.c. The parties agree that other U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) methods or techniques may be substituted for the above, provided that the testing mechanisms recognized by authorities as reasonable and are at least as reliable as the current techniques. 2.1.d. In the event XXXXXX does approve new techniques the parties agree to reopen these provisions. However, such approval will not serve to invalidate a test taken under the techniques set forth in 2.1a – 2.1c above. 2.1.e. Positive tests thresholds shall be defined by current SAMSHA standards, which may be modified from time to time by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2.2. The following testing mechanisms shall be used for alcohol tests performed: 2.2.a. A breath test may be administered by a representative of the Employer. It may be subjected to confirmation by blood testing if requested by the employee. 2.2.b. In extraordinary circumstances, the Employer may require that a blood alcohol sample be taken from the employee. 2.2.c. Blood alcohol samples will be taken by a medical professional. 2.3. The County will pay for all tests and related costs except as otherwise provided under Section 3.5 of these procedures.

Testing Mechanisms. 2.1. The following mechanisms shall be used for any drug test performed: 2.1.a. Any screening testing performed shall use an immunoassay (IA) method. If the laboratory selected by the parties does not provide for RIA testing, then any screening testing shall be performed by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC). 2.1.b. Any positive results shall be confirmed through use of the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) test. 2.1.c. The parties agree that other U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) methods or techniques may be substituted for the above, provided that the testing mechanisms recognized by authorities as reasonable and are at least as reliable as the current techniques. 2.1.d. In the event XXXXXX SAMSHA does approve new techniques the parties agree to reopen these provisions. However, such approval will not serve to invalidate a test taken under the techniques set forth in 2.1a – 2.1c above. 2.1.e. Positive tests thresholds shall be defined by current SAMSHA standards, which may be modified from time to time by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2.2. The following testing mechanisms shall be used for alcohol tests performed: 2.2.a. A breath test may be administered by a representative of the Employer. It may be subjected to confirmation by blood testing if requested by the employee. 2.2.b. In extraordinary circumstances, the Employer may require that a blood alcohol sample be taken from the employee. 2.2.c. Blood alcohol samples will be taken by a medical professional. 2.3. The County will pay for all tests and related costs except as otherwise provided under Section 3.5 of these procedures.