11B-27.00225. Controlled Substance Testing Procedures

(1) The employing agency is required to conduct a background investigation upon each applicant for certification, or employment or appointment, which shall include the analysis of a urine sample furnished by the applicant for the presence of controlled substances or metabolites, which shall be consistent with the procedures for drug testing pursuant to Section 112.0455, F.S. and Rule Chapter 59A-24, F.A.C., which have been adopted by the Agency for Health Care Administration. A new urine sample shall be submitted for analysis following any break-in-service.

(2) The employing agency shall verify the following requirements for the collection and analysis of urine samples:

(a) The procedures for collection sites and specimen collection complies with the requirements of Rule 59A-24.005, F.A.C.

(b) Each applicant gave written consent prior to giving the sample for collection, analysis for evidence of controlled substances, and disclosure of the analysis results to the employing agency and to the Commission.

(c) The procedures for analyzing and reporting the urine sample were consistent with Rule 59A-24.006, F.A.C.

(d) The laboratory performing the analysis did analyze the urine sample for the presence of the following seven substances:

1. Amphetamines (amphetamine and methamphetamine).

2. Cannabis or Cannabinoids.

3. Cocaine or Cocaine Metabolite.

4. Phencyclidine.

5. Opiates (codeine and morphine).

6. Barbiturates.

7. Benzodiazepines.

Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 943.12(1) FS. Law Implemented 943.13(7), 943.133, 943.1395 FS. History–New 7-13-87, Amended 1-2-97, 7-7-99, 8-22-00, 11-5-02, 11-30-04.