More Info on Lab Results That Would
Prompt an Invalid Test Result
Since the past two AFA EAP e-lines have raised concern and
confusion on who will be subjected to a 'directly observed' test, I hope that
this will help in clarifying any misunderstandings. Only those flight
attendants who have a prior failed a drug/alcohol test, completed,
successfully the recommendations from the substance abuse professional, and
have been returned to the cabin.These testing procedures will not apply to flight
attendants who have taken a leave of any sort, and are returning to the cabin.
Below is taken from my previous e-line and from the Department of
Transportation ruling.
The new direct observation procedures require the observer to
check for these devices when an employee is subject to an observed collection.
These new procedures are for those employees and situations for which observed
collections are already required, or in the case of #5 below, was an employer’s
option.
1. Employees with dilute specimens with
creatinine in the 2-5 range.
2. Employees with invalid test results with no
valid medical explanation.
3. Employees who tested positive, adulterated,
or substituted
4. Employees who submit out-of-temperature
range specimens or tampered-with specimens at collection sites.
5. Employees with prior positives and
refusals. Return-to Duty & Follow-Up drug testing under direct observation goes
from employer option under the old rules to required under the new
amendment.
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