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D. The sample will first be tested using the screening procedure set forth in this policy under Testing Mechanisms. E. If the test is positive for the presence of drugs, the employee will be notified of the positive results within 24 hours after the City learns of the results, and will be provided with copies of all documents pertinent to the test. The employee will then have the option, at his or her own expense, of having the untested sample submitted to a laboratory of the employee's own choosing which meets the standards specified in this policy under Employee Rights. Procedures Used When a Blood Sample is Given The following procedure shall be used whenever an emplo � 'e is requested to give a blood sample: ��IIIIIIII�IIi . A. The employee will be transported as soon as possible 611 City's contracted occupational health provider's office during normal bu a ('' rs or to the City's designated hospital during non - busines ] if The to %, sha � in such a manner as to protect the authenticity and r "liability of thesamp ':'Rhd the privacy of the individual. k B. Immediately after the sample has�been drawn, it will be divided into two equal parts. Each of the two portions of3,tie will be separately sealed, labeled, and stored in a secure d fpfrigerAi atmosphere samples will then be delivered to the health proAdbrs designated testing laboratory. If the test is positive, both samples will bej" rby the laboratory for one year and then destroyed. If the test is negativ�wl� th samples will be held for seven days and then destroyed. 11111IIOi,,,,.. n' C. If the test e ' ' exceed the limit specified in this policy, under Definitions, E and F, attempts I ° �de to notify the employee of the results within 24 hours after the Cite N am ��ir s its. The employee will be provided with copies of all documentseri entIl The employee will then have the option, at their own expense', of having the untested sample submitted to a laboratory of the employee's o1 n choosing which meets the standards specified in this policy under Employee lights. D. Each step in the collecting and processing of the blood specimens shall be documented to establish procedural integrity and chain of custody. Consequences of Positive Test Results A. An employee who has tested positive for drugs or alcohol as defined by this policy may be referred to the Employee Assistance Program or drug and/or alcohol counseling. An employee's participation in the Employee Assistance Program or in drug or alcohol counseling will be considered in determining what, if any, disciplinary action may be taken.