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Cocaine saliva test available in the UK

UK drugtesting have further supplies of their oral view saliva cocaine test kit now available.

The test kit detects cocaine and crack cocaine use for up to 24 hrs using a sample of saliva.

The test membrane is very specific for cocaine with high selectivity and accuracy of over 99% results take just 5 minutes and with few chain of custody issues the whole proceedure can be done easily with immediate preliminary results.

Cocaine Saliva drug tests are available to purchase at UKDrugtesting

What is an Oral Drug Test ?

An oral drug test or mouth swab drug test is a drug screen taken using a sample of saliva.

The collection format varies from brand to brand. Some oral drug tests are a single step drug test, with the absorbant membrane incorporated directly onto the test membrane. Others use a seperate collection tool, mainly variations of a sponge on a stick. The saliva is then transfered either directly to the test membrane, or in 3 stage tests to a collection reservoir or storage vesel, allowing retention of an element of the original sample for later laboratory analysis (confirmation testing)

The drug screen depends as with urine near patient tests on the group of drug selected by the tester. Saliva drug tests are available in single drug formats, just screening for single drugs such as cannabis or cocaine.

More common are multiple drug combination allowing simultaneous screening for a range of common drugs. Common membranes include opiates, methamphetamine, cannabis, cocaine, amphetamine, benzodiazepines and  methadone. PCP is also available but the range is not as extensive as for near patient urine drug screening.

 Unlike urine formats there is no commonly agreed international cut off level for detection in oral fluid. As a result the detection levels vary considerable from brand to brand, with manufacturers competing for ever more sensitive membranes and the longest detection periods from usage. Check the specifics of the saliva drug test used as comparing the results from different products may otherwise cause confusion, and will invariable vary from an alternative urine based test.

The interpretaion of oral drug test results can also be less clear than with urine drug testing, as the detection levels are set much lower with the resultant take up of reagent forming thinner and fainter negative result lines. Full reaction times are also needed and must be allowed before reading results.

Despite these factors saliva drug testing has become more widespread, particularly in business and employment screening where the handling of urine is seen as problematic and the advantage of non invasive, easy direct sample observation is seen as a major compliance advantage to testers.

The shorter detection periods are also better for employers more interested in the issue of “under the influence in the workplace” versus “recreational weekend exposure”  which may not necessarily affect performance.

Oral Drug test fact file

  1. suitable for employment and healthcare screening
  2. cost around 20% more than urine equivalent
  3. expect to pay £5-7 for 5 or 6 panel combination test
  4. most detect for 12-72 hours after usage of drug
  5. check detection times and proceedure, select a major label branded product

Click here to see our range of professional oral drug tests

Best value saliva /oral Cannabis drug test kit offer

www.drug-testing-kit.co.uk have a current offer of 5 cannabis drug testing kits for saliva for just £9.99

The usual price on this pack is £18.99, and makes saliva testing cheaper than urine collection tests for the first time in the UK

The cannabis drug tests are suitable for home and self testing, as well as professional drug screening.

Click here to see special offer saliva drug tests

Saliva Drug Tests and Employment Drug Screening

Employment and pre-employment drug screening is again in the news, and despite the economic doom and gloom companies are still investing in careful drugs screening to ensure the right employees are taken on.

Most companies embarking on drug and alcohol screening do not have the facility of an in house occupational health or HR department to oversee the program. This makes picking the right tool for the job even more essential.

Managers need to understand the differences between urine and saliva drug test kits, look carefully at the drug groups covered by the drug testing kit and the manufaturers guide detection times for each drug type. These vary enormously.

Saliva drug testing offers the enormous advantage of easy sample collection, with high confidence levels that you are testing a fresh sample, from the person you intend to screen. Urine collection is obviously harder to oversee.

A range of saliva drug tests are available in the UK. Ensure the drug testing product carries a professional CE mark and also lists the European representative for the registration mark. Follow the manufacturers instructions for use and also refer to the accuracy studies which should be listed in the data sheet provided with all professional drug test drug testing packs. Products sold as home or self tests, or just not listed as professional, may be from the same manufacturer but do not have to meet the same regulatory and EU compliance tests. Check with the supplier if these drug test products are as good before purchasing.

Our suggested first line saliva drug test products for business are:

Oraline IV saliva drug test

Instant View saliva drug test

InstAlert Twist saliva drug test

Click here for more information on Saliva Drug Testing Kits

Oraline IV Multi Drug Saliva Drug Screen

The Oraline IV saliva drug test has been launched by Access Diagnostic Tests UK Ltd into the UK market for sales as a professional medical diagnostic screen for drugs of abuse.

Available in professional cartons of 25 test kits, Oraline IV saliva drug test offers market leading sensitivity for Cannabis THC detection at just 4ng/ml

Oraline IV incorporates a patented saliva collection spoon for true single step testing, although the device can also be used with cup collected saliva samples

Oraline IV multi drug saliva drug screen provides on-site rapid-results for

Marijuana 4ng detection for 14-24hrs
Cocaine 25ng detection for 24-48hrs
Opiates 2ng detection for 7-21hrs
Methamphetamines 3.75ng detection for 72hrs

The Oraline IV drug test is CE marked and FDA approved for clinical IVDD use worldwide.

Click here for more information on the oraline IV multi drug saliva drug test

NEW Saliva Drug Test for Cocaine

A new saliva drug test kit for cocaine capable of detecting Cocaine at just 20ng/ml for up to 24hrs after use has been launched by Access Diagnostic Tests UK Ltd through their www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk web site.

The cocaine drug test which is available in 5 and 10 test packs will detect cocaine from a sample of saliva which can be collected and tested in under 5 minutes.

The results are 97% accurate compared to laboratory saliva analysis and while accurate to exclude cocaine exposure in the previous 24 hrs, testers should confirm all positive drug test results using an accredited laboratory service.

Click here to for more information or to buy Saliva Cocaine Drug Testing Kits

Oral Drug test. Now CE approved for professional testing

www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk now offers both home drug test and professional drug test pack options of the intsantview 5 drug saliva (oral Fluid) drug testing kit

This saliva drug test has been available in home test formats for 8 months, but has this year gained it’s CE approval for sales in Europe as a professional IVDD (in-Vitro Diagnostic Device) opening professional markets for this easy to use saliva drug test kit.

Sold in the UK as the UK drugtesting 5 drug saliva drug test, the test kit screens saliva for

Cannabis, 12ng/ml up to 14 hrs
Cocaine, 20ng/ml up to 24hrs
Opiates, 40ng/ml up to 48 hrs
Amphetamine, 50ng/nl up to 72 hrs
Benzodiazepines 50ng/ml up to 48 hrs

With the detection time indicated, this saliva drug test is one of only a handfull offering saliva Benzodiazepine detection.

More details and pricing here http://www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk/acatalog/Saliva_Drug_Test.html

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

New Oraline Drug Test provides the easy to read results you need

The new Oraline saliva drug testing kit is unique in that:

  • it tests for the parent drug and not the metabolite, which in certain case are not present in saliva.
  • it collects saliva directly into the testing device
  • uses only the highest quality membranes manufactured in USA
  • the membranes were developed specifically for use with saliva
  • colour coded strips clearly indicate position of reaction zones and test integrity

The oraline saliva testing kit makes saliva drug screening quick, easy and affordable and delivers accurate results

There is no need for special training or expensive equipment to administer the Oraline Saliva Drug Test

Provides on-site rapid-results for

Marijuana 4ng detection for 14-24hrs
Cocaine 25ng detection for 24-48hrs
Opiates 2ng detection for 7-21hrs
Methamphetamines 3.75ng detection for 72hrs

Click here for more info or to buy bulk packs of the Oraline Saliva Drug Tests

Click here to buy Oraline Saliva Drug Test in single packs

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