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specified in 49 CFR Part 40, as amended. A positive
alcohol test result means a confirmed alcohol
concentration of 0.04 BAC, or greater.
Post-accident test A drug test administered to an employee when an
accident (as previously defined) has occurred and the
employee performed a safety-sensitive function that
either contributed to the accident, or cannot be
completely discounted as a contributing factor in the
accident.
Primary specimen In drug testing, the urine specimen bottle that is opened
and tested by a primary laboratory to determine whether
the employee has a drug or drug metabolite in his or her
system; and for the purpose of validity testing. The
primary specimen is distinguished from the split
specimen, defined in this section.
Pre-employment test A drug test given to an applicant or employee who is
being considered for a safety-sensitive position. The test
is also administered when transferring an employee from
a non-safety-sensitive position to a safety-sensitive
position. Employers are also required to conduct a preemployment
test when a covered employee or applicant
has not performed a safety-sensitive function for 90
consecutive calendar days regardless of the reason, and
the employee has not been in the employer's random
selection pool during that time. The applicant or
employee must be informed of the purpose for the urine
collection prior to actual collection.
Prohibited drug Marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, or
phencyclidine.
Protocol A procedure requiring strict adherence to achieve
scientifically valid test results from specimen collection
and laboratory testing of urine specimens.
Qualification training The training required in order for a collector, BAT,
MRO, SAP, or STT to be qualified to perform their
functions in the DOT drug and alcohol testing program.
Qualification training may be provided by any
appropriate means (e.g., classroom instruction, internet
application, CDROM, video).
Railroad All forms of non-highway ground transportation that run
Appendix H. Terms and Definitions H-9 August 2002