Is it possible to cheat
the iCup® drug screen by
substituting or adulterating the specimen?
No. The iCup® A.D.
contains a specimen validity test or SVT strip that
verifies the validity of a specimen. The SVT strip
checks for oxidants, specific gravity and pH in the
specimen. For example, if someone tries to
substitute water for urine, the specific gravity
indicator will show an abnormal reading. |
How long are the results
valid after administering the tests?
The
amount of time for results to remain stable varies
according to the rapid test device. Please visit our
library section or call us directly for more
information. |
Is there any specific way
these products need to be stored? Do they have to be
refrigerated?
All drug test devices can be
stored at room temperature up to the date of expiration
printed on the individual foil pouch. They cannot be
stored in extreme heat or cold and must remain sealed in
the foil pouch until use. |
What is the minimum amount
of specimen needed for a conclusive test
result?
It is always important to collect a
sufficient amount of specimen in case of a non-negative
result. The confirmation laboratory requires a minimum
of 15mL of specimen but prefers 30mL for urine testing.
For saliva, it is 2mL. |
Does the product need to
be disposed of in any special way, such as a biohazard
bag?
Urine and oral drug screens do not pose
a biohazard risk and can be disposed of in regular waste
receptacles. |
Are there products that
can be used in the tests to give a false negative? What
can be done to avoid this?
Although there
are only a small handful of products that can be used to
change the result of an impending test, there are
validity screens available which can detect these
adulterants. Some are integrated into the tests, such as
the iCup®, which has built-in
adulteration available, and we also have individual
adulteration strips. |
Do you have to confirm a
non-negative result? If so, how is this
done?
Instant Technologies, Inc. strongly
recommends that a SAMHSA certified laboratory confirm
all non-negative results. Please call us directly for
assistance. |
Are any of your drug tests
FDA Cleared?
All of our urine and clinical
tests have an FDA 510k clearance. |
Is there specific training
required to administer these drug tests?
Although there is no official training
required to administer the tests, Instant Technologies,
Inc. does provide procedure cards, instructional videos,
drug test interpretation quizzes and certificates of
completion free of charge. These instructional materials
help you to administer, interpret and if necessary,
package a non negative result for confirmation testing.
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What are the differences
between the oral fluid tests and the urine drug
tests?
An oral fluid drug test involves the
use of a swab to collect saliva in the mouth and gums.
The test does not require a restroom and the testing
procedure can be administered right at your location. A
urine drug test comes in a variety of formats, such as
dips, pipettes, and cups. The iCup®, for example, has built-in
adulteration tests available to check the validity of a
urine sample. |
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