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- Which drugs can you detect in the Intercept® Oral Fluid Drug Test?
The Intercept oral fluid drug testing service can detect the NIDA-5 drug panel
(marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and PCP) which represent the most
common drugs requested by employers for workplace drug testing. Additional
drug tests will be added to service the needs of our clients.
- How does the detection window for Intercept® Oral Fluid Drug Testing compare with other methods?
Just like traditional urine testing, the window in oral fluid testing is
different for each drug. Oral fluid testing identifies recent usage - during
the first four hours after drug use - that can be missed by urine testing.
For most drugs, the window of detection in oral fluid is about one-to-three
days. By contrast, urine testing relies on drug metabolites retained in the body's
waste supply and may detect some drugs for a longer period. Oral fluid testing results are comparable to urine testing results.
- What methodology do you employ?
Oral fluid samples are screened in our laboratory using enzyme immunoassay
technology, proven reliable for routine drug testing. Any samples that test
positive in the screening process are then subjected to Gas Chromatography / Mass
Spectrometry / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS/MS), the latest in drug confirmation technology. This
tandem "MS" provides the most sensitive fingerprint of the drug target available.
- How is the data reported?
As with all laboratory-based testing, results are logged in a computerized information
system and reported to the client if appropriate by fax, mail, e-mail, electronic download, or courier.
- Can an Intercept® oral fluid test be beaten?
We have studied a wide range of adulterants and have not found any that can
beat our test. Of course, donors may attempt to introduce something onto the
pad or collection vial. This risk is highly unlikely since every collection
is directly and easily observed.
- Who collects the sample?
The beauty of oral fluid testing is that the donor collects his or her own sample
under direct visual supervision. The donor places the collection pad between his or
her cheek and gum for at least two minutes. Once the absorbant collection
pad is saturated, it is placed in a vial, the handle of the collection device
is snapped off at the rim of the vial, the vial is sealed, and the donor
initials the seal. The entire process takes just 5 minutes.
- How much does it cost?
Please contact us for volume discounts or go to our order info page for individual costs.
- What is the turnaround time?
24 hours after receipt of specimen and 72 hours to confirm a positive result for oral or urine testing.
- Isn't oral fluid a hazardous fluid?
No. Because the testing methodology is not classified as a "dental process,"
OSHA does not consider oral fluid collections hazardous. In addition,
oral fluid specimens are not subject to the same handling and disposal issues
that face other body fluids.
- How do you know if you have enough sample to test?
If the donor keeps the collection pad in his or her mouth for at least two
minutes, as indicated on the package, there is enough to test. The collection
pad is treated with salts to stimulate oral fluid secretion, making the
process very reliable. In fact, based on experience from life insurance
testing, only 1 in 10,000 samples report insufficient for testing.
- How can I send the speciman to TechNow, Inc.?
See our order page for mailing information.
- How do I get more information?
e-mail us on our contact page or call us at 610-362-0610.
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