Rapid Alcohol Screening Test- Saliva

The Q.E.D. Saliva Alcohol Test is a rapid screening test designed to quickly and accurately detect the presence of alcohol in a person's saliva. This non-invasive test provides results within just a few minutes, making it an ideal solution for on-the-spot alcohol screening. With its easy-to-use design and high sensitivity, this test is perfect for use in workplace settings, law enforcement, healthcare facilities, and more. The Q.E.D. Saliva Alcohol Test is a reliable tool for ensuring safety and compliance, allowing for swift and hassle-free alcohol screening wherever and whenever it is needed. Trust in the accuracy and convenience of the Q.E.D. Saliva Alcohol Test for all your alcohol screening needs.

 

INTENDED USE

The Chematics ALCO-SCREEN™ saliva alcohol test is intended for use as a rapid, highly sensitive method to detect the presence of alcohol in saliva and to provide a semi-quantitative approximation of blood alcohol concentration. For applications where a quantitative determination of blood alcohol concentration is required, a positive ALCO-SCREEN™ result must be verified using an acceptable quantitative alcohol procedure. ALCO-SCREEN™ requires no special training provided that instructions are followed carefully. However, quantitative follow-up testing should be performed by a qualified professional. ALCO-SCREEN™ may also be used to non-quantitatively detect the presence of alcohol in many other fluids, such as soft drinks, blood serum, etc. (see Limitations for further information).

SUMMARY

Excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol is one of the most common and pervasive social problems in our society. It is a contributory factor to many accidents, injuries and medical conditions. Screening of individuals for alcohol consumption is an important method for the identification of individuals who might be at risk due to alcohol intoxication. Screening also provides additional benefit as a deterrent against inappropriate alcohol consumption. The blood alcohol concentration at which a person becomes impaired is variable dependent upon the individual. Individual specific parameters such as physical size, weight, activity level, eating habits and alcohol tolerance all affect the level of impairment of the individual.

PRINCIPLE

It is well established that the concentration of alcohol in saliva is comparable to that of blood. The following figure shows the correlation between saliva and blood alcohol. The regression line equation was: The ALCO-SCREEN™ test consists of a plastic strip with a reactive pad applied at the tip. The tip, on contact with solutions of alcohol, will rapidly turn shades of green to blue depending on the amount of alcohol present. The reactive pad employs a solid phase chemistry which uses the following highly specific enzyme reaction:

DOT-approved, quantitative results in minutes

> Easy to use

> Accurate and reliable results

> DOT-approved

> Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) waived > Built-in quality-control spot

> Extended shelf life

On-site simplicity with clinical lab accuracy This noninvasive testing method is a proven alternative to blood testing and backed by clinical lab accuracy. In clinical trials, saliva alcohol levels measured with the Q.E.D. test demonstrated high correlation to blood analyzed by gas chromatography (r=0.98)1 and produced no false positive or false negative results.2