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Home Drug Test : Which home drug test to choose ?

Home Drug test kits are now available from specialist suppliers over the internet and in some shops. The choice of home drug tests can be confusing, but it can be simple if you first choose which drugs you need to test for and look for these on the test you are purchasing.

Most home drug tests use urine to test for the drugs being excreted. while messy and embarasing to collect, this form of home drug test does offer the longest detecting times for any home test kit. If you choose to test saliva, it will be easier to collect, but the detection times will be a lot less (14-24 hrs for most Drugs)

These codes are commonly used

  • THC=Cannabis
  • MOP or OPI =opiates (heroin)
  • AMP= amphetamine
  • COC = cocaine
  • MET = Methamphetamine (Crystal Ice)
  • MDMA = Ecstacy
  • MTD = Methadone
  • BUP = Buprenorphine
  • BZO = Benzodiazepines
  • BAR = Barbituates
  • TCA = Tricyclic Antidepressants
  • PXP = Propoxythene
  • OXY = Oxycodone

Urine tests come in simple dip strip formats, cassette tests with pipettes, or panel or multi-panel combinations which simultaneously screen a single sample for a pre-determined group of drugs with individual results for each drug group. some panels come in collection cup systems which contain and retain the sample if needed for confirmation testing.

See home drug test catalogues and options

AL7000 Digital Breathalyser

The AL7000 Digital breathalyser is a small hand held portable breath alcohol analyser (breathalyser) offering a wealth of features and excellent accuracy.

The AL7000 is sold worldwide and has a growing reputation for accuracy and reliability.

The All new Prism sensor technology is one of the most robust semi conductor sensors available, making the unit robust in daily use and resistant to failure if dropped  The prism sensor has its accuracy waited to lower levels of alcohol detection making selectivity levels possible of +/-0.005%BAC at 0.050% BAC (Blood alcohol concentration%) This gives it the edge over many other digital units only able to differentiate +/-0.01%BAc at 0.10%BAC

The AL7000 has a clear and easy to read 4 digit LCD display 0.000

It also has the easiest and faster to change exchangeable sensor module, accessed through a hatch on the reverse of the unit.

With in built error technologies and sensor monitoring ( the unit will tell users when it is time to change the sensor module) The AL7000 offers great value and ensures ongoing accurate test results are obtained at all times.

Available to NHS purchasers and consumers the AL7000 is an ideal choice for anyone considering a digital breathalyser and demanding accuracy and reliability.

See AL7000 features and pricing

Save money on Breathalysers : Breathalyser coupon code

Post this code and pass it on. It works on www.valuebreathalyser.co.uk and when entered will save 6.5% on the shown price

Coupon code “thankyou” enter it in lower case without the “” when asked for the coupon code during check out on this web site

It works until the end of October 2008, so hurry

UK Breathalyser shop : Online Breathalyser shop recommended

Testimonials from satisfied customers are a strong feature on this on line UK breathalyser shop. They have been selling breathalysers for over 10 years and are recommended in many chat rooms and professional directories.

They are based in the UK and offer a good range of breathalysers at different price breaks.

UK Breathalyser shop catalogues

DA8000 Fuel Cell Breathalyser Meets NHS Contract listings

The Newly introduced DA8000 Fuel cell Breathalyser marketed by Valuebreathalysers, A division of Access Diagnostic Tests UK Ltd www.valuebreathalysers.co.uk is now an NHS contract breathalyser.

NHS purchasers can now take advantage of contract pricing and immediate access to PPQ information for the DA8000 Breathalyser.

The DA8000 breathalyser is an ideal unit for clinical dependent accuracy testing, offering clinicians immediate alcohol level detection and measurement with fuel cell accuracy and reliability. The DA8000 has dual CE and ROHS certification for EU sales and for the first time brings fuel cell units to the UK market at below £100.

Consumables and technical servicing and support for the DA8000 are offered by Valuebreathalysers from its dedicated service centre based on the Hexgreave Hall Business Park in Nottinghamshire. A further market winning feature of the DA series is it’s use of universal (low cost) mouth piece consumables, reducing cost-per-use to end users.

For further details visit their web site here

E-mail trade@valuemed.co.uk

Tel 01623 883 830

Personal Breathalyser choice : Best UK Breathalyser options

Many people consider purchasing a personal breathalyser at this time of year for self testing the morning after the night before.

The choice for consumers in the sub £60 market is quite large and the options and features offered by breathalysers can be confusing.

For personal testing we recommend breathalysers which have the follwing features.

1) Choose a unit with mouth tubes you put your lips round. Saving on mouth pieces may seem a good money saving idea, but blowing at a hole reduces the accuracy of the tests considerably

2) Choose a unit which samples for at least 5 seconds

3) Look for simple flow checking or error checking technology, so that only good samples are reported by the unit

4) Manufacturers accuracy should be at least +/- 0.01% BAC Anything less avoid.

5) Check the unit can be re-calibrated or that the sensor module is exchangeable.

The last feature is critcal if you expect the unit to last more than 6 months as it will require calibration service or sensor exchange to keep it accurate. Calibration setting is a consumable, like petrol in a car, the warrantee doesn’t cover the car stoping working because of an empty tank. Expect each sensor setting to last for 300 to 700 tests, but this is very variable.

Our personal recommendation for a good accurate personal breathalyser which wont disappoint the DA5000 breathalyser from ValueBreathalysers

Cannabis Drug tests : Easy fast and accurate

Cannabis drug tests are easy to perform, are very accurate and reliable, with high specificity for Cannabis, they show virtually no cross reactivity for other drugs.

Cannabis drug tests are available as single drug tests in strip and cassette drug test formats for urine testing.

Performing a self cannabis test is no more complex than doing a home pregnancy test. A urine sample is collected and added to the test. Positive or negative (no Cannabis detected) results are available to the tester in under 5 minutes.

There is also a new salive cannabis test devise now available, This allows a simple sample of saliva to be tested for the presence of Cannabis.

The tests will detect all forms of cannabis (marijuana)

Cannabis tests are available mail order from specialist drug test suppliers

Breathalysers : Information & help choosing a breathalyser

Breathalysers are widely available for retail sale here in the UK. However, as a specialist item they are not yet sold alongside other electrical goods on the high street. The best place to reasearch breathalyser choice remains the internet.

Our advice is to only buy from a specialist breathalyser dealer, with a long history of selling consumer breathalysers and professional breathalysers, and whom are offering UK based customer support and breathalyser service facilities. Make sure they are offering a good range of products from multiple breathalyser manufacturers. Check out the service or calibration requirements of the breathalyser you are considering, and ensure that the breathalyser supplier offers these services.

Digital hand held breathalysers need not be expensive. A good quality and accurate breathalyser costs around the same as a tank full of diesel

Cheap Breathalysers-what are my options ?

The cheapest breathalysers are the single use breathalysers.

They give reliable results within 2 minutes and are easily carried in a pocket, glove box or purse

They come in three sensitivities:

  • Breath Alcohol Detector 0.02%BAC indicator
    Zero tolerance alcohol detection suitable for industrial testing
  • Breath Alcohol Detector 0.05%BAC indicator
    EU Driving prosecution level tester
  • Breath Alcohol Detector 0.08%BAC indicator
    UK Driving prosecution level tester

They cost  £4.99 for a pack of 3, to £29.99 for a pack of 20.

Each breathalyser is for single use only, but for occaisonal use they can work out very cost effective

 Click here for more information or to buy single use breathalysers online

Alternatively if you are looking for a great value for money Digital breathalyser that you can use multiple times, then consider the 2009 model DA5000 breathalyser.

 At just £48 delivered in the UK , it offers excellent value for money and reliable results time after time.

Click here for more information on the 2009 model DA5000 Breathalyser

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