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using the EMIT; if positive, another portion and/or the split sample will be <br />tested for verification using the GUMS test. <br />8. The remainder of the urine specimen and split sample will remain at the <br />laboratory for 30 days following the test. <br />9. Upon signing a form giving consent to use the urine sample for drug <br />screening, the applicant is eligible for employment on a 72-hour <br />probationary basis. This consent form is co -signed by the collection <br />specialist. <br />10. Any applicant who refuses to submit to a drug screening will not be eligible <br />for employment. <br />11. The employer receives the drug test results within 72 hours. If the <br />applicant's test results in a confirmed positive, as confirmed by a medical <br />review officer (MRO), he/she will be terminated immediately and paid for <br />all hours worked, if permissible by state/local law. The individual will not be <br />eligible for employment with the employer for a period to be determined by <br />the employer, not exceeding one year. If hired later by the employer, and <br />contingent on a negative drug screen, the employee may be tested <br />periodically without notice for a period of up to one year from the date of <br />hire. <br />12. If any individual who has tested positive by the MRO wants to confirm the <br />results of the GUMS test, he/she may do so by having a GUMS test <br />performed on the previously collected split urine specimen at a certified <br />National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) or Substance Abuse and Mental <br />Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) laboratory of his/her choice. <br />The specimen will be shipped directly from the employer's lab to the lab of <br />the employee's choice. The costs of this test will be borne by the employee. <br />If the results of this test are negative, the individual will be reinstated with <br />full back pay and benefits, and will be reimbursed for the cost of the test. <br />The individual must exercise the option of a second GUMS test within 24 <br />hours of being notified of the positive results. <br />