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15 Attachment 11.9 Drug Testing Procedures 11.9.1 Any drug test will be conducted through analysis of a urine specimen by a laboratory using testing and quality assurance guidelines established by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. All testing will be conducted consistent with the procedures set forth in 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. Procedures will account for the integrity of each urine specimen by tracking its handling and storage from the point of specimen collection to final disposition of the specimen. 11.9.2 A split sample method of collection is used. The primary specimen will undergo an initial screen. . If the test result of the primary specimen is positive, the split sample may be tested for reconfirmation at the employee's request. If the test result of the primary specimen is negative, the laboratory will dispose of the split sample. 11.9.3 Any confirmed positive test result is reviewed and interpreted by a Medical Review Officer (MRO) prior to transmission of the results to Orange County. The MRO will generally review the findings of the drug test with the employee in addition to reviewing the chain of custody procedures followed by the laboratory. (See Section 11.11d) 11.10 Confidentiality Orange County maintains drug and alcohol testing results and records on a confidential basis, except as provided below or by law ~ ~niJor ~ ~o nr! foiJor•+l I~~~i 11.10.1 The employee, upon written request, is entitled to obtain copies of any records pertaining to his or her use of prohibited drugs or misuse of alcohol including any drug or alcohol testing records. Covered employees have the right to gain access to any pertinent records such as equipment calibration records, and records of laboratory certifications. 11.10.2 Records of a verified positive drug/alcohol test result shall be released to the Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, Department Head and Personnel Director on a need to know basis. 11.10.3 Records will be released to a subsequent employer only upon receipt of a written request from the employee.