07/12/2011 by admin.

We received this question about cocaine test strips recently by e-mail

Question

”Do the cocaine test strips come with instructions on how to read the results and what is the detection period for these?”

Answer

”The urine cocaine test strips that we supply will pick up cocaine in the system 3 to 5 days from the last use. We send out full instruction on how to perform the drug test and if you need any help please give us a call ”

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24/11/2011 by admin.

 We have had a lot of questions recently about drug testing kits and in particular cocaine urine drug test strips.

We will be publishing the questions and answers over the next week or so.

If you have a question regarding drug testing then leave it in comments or e-mail customerservices@accessdiagnostics.co.uk and we will answer it for you

Here is the first question and answer:

Question

”I recently purchased the Wondfo 5 Panel Combo BUP Urine Drug Test from your company.

Can you please advise me. Once detected how long typically would it take for a long term user to come up clean?

For example if on a Monday it tested positive then the following Monday if no drug is consumed in between would it come up clean? ”

Answer

The clearance times, usually referred to as detection times/windows/ or periods are all here http://www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk/acatalog/Detection_Times.html 

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04/11/2011 by UKDrugTesting.

How long do drugs stay positive in your system ?

The amount of time drugs stay in the body depends on many factors such as, the amount of the drug taken, its strength, purity, the body weight of the person being tested and rate of metabolism, and whether they are a casual user or a long term user.

Cut offs for onsite drug testing kits are brand specific and as a guide the window period for drug detection using saliva or oral fluid drug test are shorter than comparable urine drug test.

As a rough guideline most drugs  (excluding cannabis will be detectable on a urine drug test for up to 3-4 days) and on a saliva drug test for up to a maximum of 72 hours (some saliva tests are only up to 24 hours)

Cannabis can be detected in some individuals on a urine drug test for up to 28-30 days (depends on individual useage and body fat composition as Cannabis metabolites stored in body fat)

For more detailed and brand specific drug detection times for urine and saliva click here

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10/06/2011 by admin.

This is a frequent question regarding urine drug testing as Cannabis stays in the system much longer than other drugs, and can still be detected on a urine drug test for up 30 days in some individuals.

After a one off Cannabis use Cannabis will have cleared the system and not be detectable in most peoples urine sample by about 5-7 days. However this is not always so as Cannabis clearance is affected by many factors including the individuals fat levels. As Cannabis can be stored in the body in fat a leaner individual will clear Cannabis from their system faster than an obese individual.

What other factors affect how quickly Cannabis clears from the system ?

• body fat
• total body mass
• frequency of use
• strength of Cannabis used eg Cannabis resin & skunk contains more of the active THC
• duration of Cannabis use

For more information on Drug test detection times visit http://www.drug-testing-kit.co.uk/acatalog/Detection_Times.html

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24/11/2010 by admin.

www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk  now offers UK purchasers the widest range of professional branded drug tests and alcohol screens. Professional drug tests are certified by the European regulator under IVDD CE regulations and must meet the exacting standards for selectivity, sensitivity and accuracy required by professional testing agencies. Each batch is individually tested and certified before release.

Just as critical to the performance of the professional drug test is the importation and storage of the biotech drug testing product, using temperature regulated freight and warehousing to ensure against thermal degeneration is essential. www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk as a trading devision of access diagnostic tests uk ltd, ensure all these exacting standards are met for its drug testings products, and all other biotech diagnostic ranges.

Our leading brands include the InstAlert range of urine and saliva drug testing kits including the E-Z cup drug test systems and multi-panel tests from 10 drug down to 3 drug test combinations, single drug tests are also available in a range of device drug tests and strip dip drug test options. Also available is the Eco cup drug testing products in 6 drug or 10 drug option, including an adulteration test (10drug eco)

www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk also offers the largest range of saliva drug tests (oral fluid drug tests) of any UK drug testing supplier with ranges from Oraline, First Sign, Instant View, InstAlert and also single panels saliva drug tests for cannabis and cocaine.

All these professional drug test products are designed to give accurate instant results in under 10 minutes. A full range of detection times are shown for the professional drug tests on the web site www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk home page, under the detection link

www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk and Access Diagnostic Tests UK Ltd supply directly to NHS purchasing departments accross the UK. Professional drug testing packs are also supplied directly to UK drug and Alcohol services, both in the public and private sector, Universities, research projects and clinical trials, Prison and Police projects and employment and business drug and alcohol screening services.

www.ukdrugtesting.co.uk guarantees to match of better your existing supplier or current  ”best offer” for professional drug testing kits on a like for like basis, and alsways supply supperior quality product from trusted and proven manufacturers that we know will not let you down. All our products are backed with full UK customer product support for technical and data queries. Initial enquiries regarding professional drug testing kits should be made by phone on 01623 883 830 or by e-mail using trade@adtuk.co.uk

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12/04/2010 by admin.

Undertaking drug testing for the first time can be a daunting task, but the basic procedure is very simple.

An initial urine sample is collected and brought to room temperature (usually 20 minutes) The sample is then tested using a standard panel combination drug test. The cut off levels for drug test panels is internationally agreed and traditionally work to SAMHSA and NIDA levels for urine analysis.

Professionally produced and batch certified drug testing urine kits are between 97 and 99% accurate when compared in studies to laboratory drug screening using GC/MS methods. This level of accuracy is considered by all bodies as high enough to be acceptable for all negative onsite drug test results.

In simple terms, if the instant drug test result is all normal, and the sample collection and procedure are all acceptable no further action need be taken.

Confirming all positive results is essential in a workplace situation. No further action should be taken before laboratory GC/MS confirmation of a positive result is obtained.

Where employment drug testing is part of a occupational risk assessment for a high risk occupation, the employee should not be allowed to perform this task pending the confirmation result, but no disciplinary or penalty action must be taken by the employer before absolute confirmation is obtained.

Standard drug test panel combinations for the UK and EU employment drug testing tend to be THC, COC, AMP, MET, MOP

THC = Cannabis 50ng

COC = Cocaine 300ng

AMP= Amphetamine 1000ng

MOP = Opiates 300ng

MET = Methamphetamine 1000ng

Click here for more info on drug testing kits

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25/11/2009 by admin.

Q) Is testing for drugs difficult and does it work ?

A) Drug testing is an easy and accurate method of detecting drug misuse.

Q) How can I screen for drugs of abuse & what do I do with the results ?

A) Most drugs can be screened for using either saliva or urine. These tests are immediate with results in under 10 minutes on-site. Confirmation samples can then be sent for laboratory analysis on positive samples. Negative samples are not usually followed as the accuracy of this biotech is very good.

Q) How effective are skin wipes for testing for drugs ?

A) Skin wipes are less available and have only been marketed recently, so their effectiveness and selectivity remains to be proven clinically.

Q) Can blood be tested for drugs ?

A) Blood testing is only used for a limited range of drugs and is not available for business or private use.

Q) Is hair testing for drugs available ?

A) Hair testing looks back up to 3 months but is lab based and expensive per screen. Mostly this makes urine and saliva the first choice screening method.

Q) How long do drug tests detect drugs for ?

 A) Urine Drug Detection Times & Cut Offs
Abbreviated name on drug test, proper name, other names approximate detectable time it remains in the URINE after use.

OUR URINE TEST CODES, SENSITIVITY & DETECTION TIMES

AMP 1000ng/ml Amphetamines Speed, amph or whizz. 2-6 days
BAR 300ng/ml Barbiturates Depressants, Barbs, Downers 3-8 days
BUP 10ng/ml Buprenorphine Subutex 3-6 days
BZO 300ng/ml Benzodiazepines Benzos, Rohypnol or roofies 2-14 days
COC 300ng/ml Cocaine Coke, crack or charlie. 2-5 days
MDMA 1000ng/ml Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ecstasy or E’s 2-6 days
MET 1000ng/ml Methamphetamines Glass, ice or meth. 2-6 days
MOP 300ng/ml Morphine 2-5 days
MTD 1000ng/ml Methadone Dolly, Red Rock 2-8 days
OPI 2000ng/ml Opiates Heroin, smack or gear. 2-5 days
PCP 25ng/ml Phencyclidine Angel dust or peace pill 3 - 8 days
TCA 300ng/ml Tricyclic Antidepressants TCA 6 -10 days depending on duration of drug use.
THC 50ng/ml Marijuana Cannabis, puff, spliff or hash. Casual use 2-14 days heavy use up to 30 days.
EDDP 300ng/ml EDDP screening tests. Detects for up to 5 days after use
OXY 300ng/ml Oxycodone 2-5 days
PXP 300ng/ml Propoxythene 2-5days

The amount of time drugs stay in the body depends on many factors such as, the amount of the drug taken, its strength, purity, the body weight of the person being tested and rate of metabolism, and whether they are a casual user or a long term user.

Saliva or Oral Fluid Drug Testing Detection Times

Cut offs are brand specific and as a guide the window period for drug detection using saliva or oral fluid drug test are shorter than comparable urine test.

ORALINE IV SALIVA TEST

THC 4ng Cannabis detection for 14-24hrs
COC 25ng Cocaine detection for 24-48hrs
OPI 2ng Opiate & heroin detection for 7-21hrs
MET 3.75ng Methamphetamines & Amphetamine detection for 72hrs

INSTANT VIEW SALIVA DRUG TEST

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

INSTALERT SALIVA TWIST ORAL DRUG TEST

AMP 50ng/ml Amphetamine up to 72hrs
THC 12ng/ml Cannabis up to 12hrs
MET 50ng/ml Methamphetamine up to 72 hrs
OPI 40ng/ml Opiate & Heroin up to 48 hrs
COC 20ng/ml Coacine up to 24 hrs
MTD 30ng/ml Methadone up to 48 hrs

Click here for more info on drug testing kits for urine and saliva

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26/11/2008 by admin.

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

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28/10/2008 by admin.

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

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25/09/2008 by admin.

Heavy, or one off / occasional use ?

Cannabis is fat soluble, so over sustained regular use it is deposited around the body and can take several weeks, too a month to be excreted. In practice this only occurs in heavy regular consumers of cannabis, usually the concentrated forms such as skunt, and for most irreglular or occassioanl users THC will be excreted much quicker.

Most instant saliva drug tests will only detect THC for only 24 hrs after use. Most Cannabis urine drug tests will detect use for between 3 and 5 days after use.

The most sensitive saliva test currently available is the Oraline IV saliva drug test at 4ng/ml
All urine instant tests cut off at 50ng/ml while lab confimations normally test to just 15ng/ml

Instant urine tests will mainly detect for 3-5 days after light use. For tests to remain positive longer than 5 days suggest either heavy previous use, or re-exposure.

Click here for more information of drug detection times for urine & saliva

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