N.M. Admin. Code § 1.7.8.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 19, October 8, 2024

Section 1.7.8.15 - REPORTING OF TEST RESULTS

A. Drug and alcohol test results shall be reported only to the substance abuse coordinator or designee.

B. The test report shall contain the specimen number assigned by the agency, the laboratory accession number and results of the tests. All specimens negative on the initial test or negative on the confirmatory test shall be reported as negative. Only specimens confirmed positive shall be reported positive. Results may be transmitted to the substance abuse coordinator by various means including certified mail with return receipt requested, courier service, or electronic mail in a secure area (e.g., facsimile or computer). Certified copies of all analytical results and chain-of-custody forms shall be available from the laboratory when requested by the director, the agency head, or substance abuse coordinator or designee.

C. The substance abuse coordinator or designee shall advise candidates and employees in writing of positive test results.

D. All records pertaining to a given urine specimen shall be retained by the laboratory for a minimum of two years.

E. Only those members of management who need to know shall be made aware of the test results. Breach of confidentiality may be grounds for disciplinary action.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.7.8.15

1.7.8.15 NMAC - Rp, 1.7.8.15 NMAC, 2/12/2010