7 Panel Oral Fluid (Saliva) Multi Drug & Alcohol Test Kit

Drug Testing Kits UK is pleased to offer its customers in the UK and Republic of Ireland access to the cutting-edge Drugs & Alcohol Self-Test, which is widely recognized and supported by substantial scientific research. This state-of-the-art rapid lateral flow saliva test provides qualitative detection of multiple drugs and drug metabolites.

 

The 7 Panel Oral Fluid (Saliva) Multi Drug & Alcohol Test kit can detect seven different substances, including

• amphetamines,
• cocaine,
• opiates,
• marijuana,
• benzodiazepines,
• ketamine,
• and alcohol, as well as their respective metabolites.

The test can be used by companies in all industries, as well as other consumers, and provides results in a matter of minutes.

 

How does it work

To ensure accuracy, the Drugs & Alcohol Test uses calibrators, which are agents or standards used to measure and verify the test's precision. The calibrators used in this test include D-amphetamine, benzoylecgonine, morphine, 11-nor-9-carboxy-THC, oxazepam, ketamine, and alcohol. These calibrators correspond to the list of drugs the test can detect.

 

An ingenious system with world class results

The Drugs & Alcohol Test uses monoclonal antibodies, which are man-made proteins, to selectively detect heightened levels of multiple popular drugs that may be present in human oral fluid. Specific cut-off concentrations are used to determine the presence or absence of each substance. For instance, the cut-off concentration for amphetamines is 50 ng/ml, while the cut-off concentration for alcohol is 0.2%. The Drugs & Alcohol Test is a highly accurate and reliable system that provides world-class results.

Instructions For Use:

This Drugs & Alcohol Test can be conducted by the individual themselves or a designated member of the HR staff. The test is simple to administer and does not require any prior knowledge or experience. Follow the instructions below:

Before Testing: It is essential to ensure that the test cup, specimen, and/or controls reach room temperature (15-30°C) before conducting the test. The person being tested should refrain from placing anything in their mouth for at least 10 minutes prior to saliva collection, including drinks (even water), food, chewing gum, cigarettes, and tobacco products.

Testing Protocol for Drugs & Alcohol Test:

 

Preparation:

• Ensure the test cup, specimen, and controls reach room temperature (15-30°C) before testing.
• The individual being tested must not consume anything, including drinks, food, gum, cigarettes, or tobacco products, for at least 10 minutes before collecting saliva.

Drug Test Procedure:

• Remove the test cube and collection sponge from the sealed pouch and remove the packaging covering the sponge.
• Gently place the spongy end of the saliva collector into the mouth and actively swab the tongue and lining of the mouth for 2-3 minutes to collect oral fluid. The sponge should be fully saturated, and there should be no hard spots.
• Withdraw the saliva collector from the mouth and place the saturated sponge into the test cup. Screw the collector to press the sponge to maximum capacity to release the oral fluid.
• Put the test cup on a level, clean surface, and peel off the label. Wait for the flow to show up in the test windows, then set a timer for 3 minutes.
• If 3 minutes have elapsed and the sample has not moved in the test cup, rotate the cup 4-5 times.
• Read the results from the saliva test 3-10 minutes after starting the timer. If every line is clearly visible at 3 minutes or less, interpret the test as negative and discard. If any lines are not visible at 3 minutes, re-read the test at 10 minutes.

Negative Results:

• A visible colored line will appear in both the Test region and the Control region
• The concentration of the drug/s in the oral fluid sample is below the specific cut-off point for the particular drug which was tested
• Even if the line appears faint, the results must still be read as negative

Positive Results:

• A colored line will show up in the Control region, but there will be NO line showing in the test region
• The concentration of the drug/s in the oral fluid sample is greater than the selected cut-off for the drug/drugs.

Instructions for Conducting Alcohol Test

Here are the instructions for conducting the alcohol test alongside the drug test:

Number 7: Take out the alcohol testing strip from its foil pouch.

Number 8: Dip the testing pad (the end with the arrows) of the alcohol strip into the oral fluid that is present in the test cup. Make sure that the pad is fully immersed in the fluid and kept there for about 15 seconds.

Interpreting the Alcohol Testing Strip:

Positive result:

 A change in colour on the colour pads indicates the presence of oral fluid alcohol. The colour change spans between a light blue colour (0.02% relative concentration) to a dark blue colour (0.30% relative concentration) to provide an approximate concentration of relative oral fluid alcohol.

Alcohol Test Sensitivity:

The test is highly sensitive to the presence of alcohol. A blue colour lighter than the 0.02% colour pad is considered a positive result, while no change in colour is negative.

Invalid result:

 If there is no line showing in the Control region, the result is invalid and could be due to errors in procedural technique or insufficient specimen volume.

What to do if you get an invalid result:

Re-read the instructions and make written notes of the procedure. If necessary, conduct a new test. Contact the manufacturer if the result is still invalid.

EC Declaration of Conformity:

Drug Testing UK conforms to ever-changing medical and legal regulations related to drug and alcohol testing in various environments.

Warning against rogue drug and alcohol testing companies on the internet that claim to be based in the UK but do not follow necessary regulations.

Legal Specifications Relating to the Drugs & Alcohol Self-Test:

The manufacturer of the Drugs & Alcohol Self-Test has made a legal declaration that this product meets the provisions of the following EC Council Directives and Standards.

Directives include "DIRECTIVE 98/79/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 October 1998 on in vitro diagnostic medical device.s Standard Applied: EN ISO13485:2016, EN ISO14971:2012, EN 13975:2003, EN ISO 18113-1:2011, EN ISO 18113-2:2011, EN 13612:2002/AC:2002, EN ISO 17511:2003, EN ISO23640:2015, EN 13641:2002, EN ISO 15223-1:2016".