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Over the past decade, laboratory-based oral fluid testing has become increasingly popular for drug testing programs. Quantisal is widely used in the following areas:
- Workplace Pre-Employment Testing
- Post-Accident and Reasonable Cause Testing
- Random Testing
- Schools
- Criminal Justice & Court Ordered Testing
- Probation and Parole
- Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers
- Pain Management
- International Programs
- Roadside Testing
Due to its simple, dignified, observed collection Quantisal offers many advantages:
- Rapid, non-invasive
- May provide evidence of “Under the Influence”
- Difficult to Adulterate
- No bathrooms required
- Eliminates gender issues
- Close correlation to plasma (blood) drug levels
- Detects immediate use
- Laboratory quality, accuracy and confidence
Detection Time Frame:
The detection window for any specimen type depends upon multiple factors - drug class, amount and frequency of use, metabolic rate, body mass, age, and overall health. In oral fluid, drugs may be detected immediately after use and up to 2-3 days after last use.
Window of Detection for Drugs of Abuse Oral Fluid and Urine (Based on single dose use)
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Drugs of Abuse
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Oral Fluid
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Urine
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Amphetamine/Methamphetamine/Ecstasy
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Minutes up to 2 days
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3-5 days
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Cannabinoids (Marijuana)
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Minutes up to 1 day
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3-5 days
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Cocaine/Benzoylecgonine
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Minutes up to 3 days
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2-3 days
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Opiates
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Minutes up to 3 days
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3 days
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Phencyclidine (PCP)
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2-3 days
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3-7 days
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Positive Rates By Drug Class Oral Fluid vs Urine Non-DOT
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Drug Class
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Oral Fluid
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Urine NON-DOT
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Amphetamines**
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0.47%
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0.29%
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Cannabinoids (Marijuana)
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3.22%
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3.17%
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Cocaine/Benzoylecgonine
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1.12%
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0.69%
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Opiates
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0.23%
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0.29%
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Phencyclidine (PCP)
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0.03%
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0.02%
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Total Positive Rate:
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5.06%
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4.46%
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*Journal of Analytical Toxicology, Vol. 26, pp. 541-546, November/December 2002-
** Amphetamine detection in oral fluid samples includes Methamphetamine and Ecstasy
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