Finding out what type of drug test you require can be quite confusing if you are new to drug testing. A quick, simple, and effective method for screening for any major drug of abuse is instant on-site testing. You can find all the information you need here regarding these types of Instant drug test Kits.
There Are Several Types Of Instant Drug Testing Kits Available
Cards for Urine Dips
It is widely known that urine dip cards are the most cost-effective and most popular instant testing option available. It takes less than five minutes to dip the test, mix the sample, and read the results. You can test any number of drugs of abuse on one test, from 1 to 12.
Cups that Integrate Urine Collection
A urine drug test cup with integrated functionality has all of the benefits of a urine dip card, but there is no need to dip! Within 5 minutes, you can read the results placing the sample into the cup. There are five major drugs of abuse that are required to have a minimum cup size, and there are a total of 14.
Adulterants can also be added to cups to test the authenticity of the urine (e.g. adulterants will detect fake urine).
Instant Saliva Drug Tests
The instant world of drug testing has only recently introduced saliva drug testing, or mouth swab testing. In addition to being able to administer the test in any environment, their main advantage is added security. The refusal of a urine sample is often because “they don’t have to go” or because the sample would be invasive. It is ideal to have saliva tests on hand in such instances. You can test 5 to 12 drugs of abuse using these tests, which offer the same functionality as urine tests.
Facts to Consider
If you are unsure what type of test would be most appropriate for you, you should ask yourself the following questions:
What Drug(S)/How Many Drugs Am I Required To Test For?
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- There are a wide variety of instant kits available. Any single drug can be tested, or you can test for up to 14 drugs at the same time. As pricing will vary depending on the number of drugs you are testing for, it is important to specify this requirement in the beginning.
Rather than purchasing a single test to screen for THC, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, and Benzodiazepines, it would be more cost-effective to purchase a 5-panel test that screens for all five drugs.
What Is The Recommended Frequency Of Testing?
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- It would be beneficial to buy in bulk if you plan on performing a test more than once. In general, the cost of each test depends heavily on the number of tests ordered, and the price usually drops significantly if you purchase multiple boxes (one box contains 25 tests).
Does It Matter To Me Whether The Person Provides A Sample Physically?
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- Tests that can be performed instantly include urine and saliva testing. Ideally, a saliva test would allow you to observe someone provide a sample without compromising their privacy.
Is it Necessary To Have A Product With Extra Security In Order To Guard Against Tampering With Samples?
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- Using a test that includes adulterants might be a good idea if you are worried about sample tampering (i.e. using fake urine to fool a test). An adulterant is an additional screening measure that tests urine for integrity.
How Much Does My Budget Cost?
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- There is a test for everyone, no matter what their budget is. Decide on the two most important factors after carefully weighing the above options. Number of units purchased and test type are the two most important factors that affect pricing