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I I. presence of the drug(s) or drug metabolic(s) found in the primary specimen. The split specimen shall be retained in long-term storage for one year by the . laboratory conducting the analysis of the split specimen. - . Reporting and Review of Results for Controlled Substance Testing 40.33 (f) (a) Confirmation Retest. The MRO shall notify each driver who has a confirmed I positive test that the driver has 72 hours in which to request a test of the split specimen if the test is verified as positive. The driver will be responsible for all costs associated with the confirmatory retest unless results are negative. If the . driver requests an analysis of the split specimen within 72 hours of having been informed of a verified positive test and the analysis of the split specimen fails to reconfirm the presence of the drug(s) or drug metabolite(s) that were originally . found in the primary specimen, or if the split specimen is unavailable, inadequate for testing or untestable, the MRO shall cancel the test and report the cancellation and the reasons for it to the DOT, the City and the driver. I 40.33 (g) (b) MRO shall direct the analvsis of split specimen. If the driver has not contacted the . MRO within 72 hours of having been informed of a verified positive test, the driver may present to the MRO information documenting that serious illness, I- injury, inability to contact the MRO in a timely manner. Ifit is determined that the driver did have a legitimate explanation for not contacting the MRO, the MRO shall direct the analysis of the split specimen, as applicable, be performed. . (c) MRO is unable to contact the Driver. If, after making reasonable efforts and documenting those efforts, the MRO is unable to reach the driver directly, the . MRO must contact the designated City contact person, who shall direct the driver to contact the MRO. If the City contact person is unable to contact the driver, the driver will be placed on suspension. . (d) MRO mav verify a Positive Test. The MRO may verify a positive test without having communicated directly with the driver about the test results under the - I following circumstances: (1) The driver expressly declines the opportunity to discuss the test results. . (2) The driver has not contacted the MRO within five (5) days of being instructed to do so by the City. . 7. ALCOHOL TESTING The FWHA alcohol testing rules require breath testing to be administered by a . Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) using an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). Two (2) breath tests are required to determine if a person has a prohibited .- 16 . -----..-