What happens to the specimen when someone tests positive?
When a specimen tests positive, it is automatically scheduled to be processed at a certified laboratory to confirm the presence of the drug in question. If this sample is confirmed positive, then the balance of the specimen is stored under strict laboratory procedures for future needs. It is held under refrigerated conditions for at least six months.
When a specimen tests positive in the EMIT (initial testing), it is automatically scheduled to be processed by a separate procedure (GC/MS) to confirm the presence of the drug in question. If this sample is confirmed positive, then the balance of the specimen is stored under strict laboratory procedures for future needs. It is held under refrigerated conditions for at least six months.
