Our goal is to increase your comfort level when conducting QuikScreen rapid drug tests and answer common questions. Should this information fail to address your question, contact us via telephone 800-348-7912 ext. 202 or e-mail to info@5minutedrugtest.com.

Additional Materials Required

• A watch, clock or timer to determine the five (5) minute testing period.

Storage and Stability

• Store tests at room temperature, do not freeze. If tests are stored below room temperature, allow your test to reach room temperature prior to use.
• Tests have an expiration date (Month and Year) clearly printed on the foil pouch. The test is valid up to and including the last day of the month printed on the foil pouch. Do not use a test beyond the expiration date.

Specimen Collection

• Fresh urine specimen may be collected directly into the test cup. Specimen may be transferred into a test cup from a clean, dry collection device if desired.
• Your test has a temperature strip on the opposite side of the individual test strips. Immediately upon collecting a specimen, verify that the temperature is above 90 F. Specimen temperature below 90 F should be considered adulterated (altered with one or more substances in an attempt to mask drug detection).
• If a specimen is adulterated, obtain a fresh specimen from the individual and re-test.

Test Procedure

• Remove the test from its foil pouch only when you are prepared to conduct a test. The amount of urine specimen collected must exceed the "MIN Urine Level" indicator on the side of the test.
• Once fresh urine specimen is collected, replace the top and begin to time the test. Verify that the temperature indicator exceeds 90 F. (see adulterated, above)
• At the five-minute mark, remove the paper security tab on the front of the test to read results. Interpretation of results after five minutes may be inaccurate.

Test Result Interpretation

• Remember that "any line or portion of a line is still a line" when interpreting test results.
• No conclusions about test results can be made regarding color intensity or line width. It is very common to have different shades and widths of lines within the same test.
• Two lines above an individual test strip = Negative test result for that drug or metabolite.
• One line above an individual test strip = Positive test result for that drug or metabolite.
• If no lines are visible, your test is invalid. Transfer the existing specimen into another test and begin the testing process again. Return the invalid test to AMS for QA analysis.

Limitations of the Test

• QuikScreen rapid tests are valid for detecting drugs of abuse and their metabolites in human urine. Positive specimens can be transported to a laboratory within the QuikScreen test cup for confirmation testing.
• Your test is a qualitative (Positive or Negative result) screening device and is not suggested for determining the actual amount of drugs or metabolites contained within a urine specimen.

False Positive Test Results

• Certain over-the-counter and prescription medications may cause false positive test results. Obtain a list of all prescription and non-prescription medications ingested within the previous 30 days from every individual providing a urine specimen.
• Discuss specifics with a health care professional or seek information from the manufacturer of the medication in question.

QuikScreen "Procedures for Adulterant Testing"

Our goal is to increase your comfort level when conducting QuikScreen rapid adulterant tests and answer common questions. Should this information fail to address your question, contact us via telephone 800-348-7912 ext. 202 or e-mail to info@5minutedrugtest.com.

Additional Materials Required

• A watch, clock or timer to determine the one (1) minute testing period.

Storage and Stability

• Store tests at room temperature, do not freeze. If tests are stored below room temperature, allow your test to reach room temperature prior to use.
• Tests have an expiration date (Month and Year) clearly printed on the foil pouch. The test is valid up to and including the last day of the month printed on the foil pouch. Do not use a test beyond the expiration date.

Specimen Collection

• Fresh urine specimen may be collected directly into the test cup. Specimen may be transferred into a test cup from a clean, dry collection device if desired.
• Your test has a temperature strip on the opposite side of the individual test strips. Immediately upon collecting a specimen, verify that the temperature is above 90 F. Specimen temperature below 90 F should be considered adulterated (altered with one or more substances in an attempt to mask drug detection).
• If a specimen is adulterated, obtain a fresh specimen from the individual and re-test.

Test Procedure

• Remove the test from its foil pouch only when you are prepared to conduct a test. The amount of urine specimen collected must exceed the "MIN Urine Level" indicator on the side of the test.
• Once fresh urine specimen is collected, replace the top and begin to time the test. Verify that the temperature indicator exceeds 90 F. (see adulterated, above)
• At the one-minute mark, compare the colors for pH, Creatinine, Gluteraldehyde and NPB from the Adulterant Color Chart included with your tests to the QuikScreen Adulterant Test Panel colors. Normal values are clearly indicated on the Adulterant Color Chart.
• After interpreting adulterant test results, continue to keep track of the time and interpret the drug portion of tests at the five-minute mark, as directed in QuikScreen "Tips for Testing" and Instructions.

Saliva Screen "Procedures for Saliva Testing"

Our goal is to increase your comfort level when conducting SalivaScreen rapid tests and answer common questions. Should this information fail to address your question, contact us via telephone 800-348-7912 ext. 202 or e-mail to info@5minutedrugtest.com.

Additional Materials Required

• A watch, clock or timer to determine the ten (10) minute testing period.

Storage and Stability

• Store tests at room temperature, do not freeze. If tests are stored below room temperature, allow your test to reach room temperature prior to use.
• Tests have an expiration date (Month and Year) clearly printed on the foil pouch. The test is valid up to and including the last day of the month printed on the foil pouch. Do not use a test beyond the expiration date.

Specimen Collection

• Ensure that the individual submitting a saliva specimen has not had anything to eat or drink for at least five (5) minutes prior to providing a specimen.
• Open the clear plastic pouch, which is pre-slit for easy access, and remove the saliva collection swab. Place the collection swab foam into the mouth, between the cheek and gums to saturate the foam. Saliva specimen collection should take less than two minutes.

Test Procedure

• Remove the SalivaScreen test from its foil pouch and place on a flat surface.
• Remove the saliva collection swab from the mouth of a candidate and place foam side first into the extraction tube.
• Press on the top of the collection swab to compress the foam and extract five (5) drops of saliva into the test well. Note the time and read test results at the ten (10) minute mark.

Test Result Interpretation

• Remember that "any line or portion of a line is still a line" when interpreting test results.
• No conclusions about test results can be made regarding color intensity or line width. It is very common to have different shades and widths of lines within the same test.
• The Control ("C") line must be present for the test to be valid. If there is no Control Line present, you must conduct another test. Return the invalid test to AMS for QA analysis.
• A line within the test zone for a specific drug = Negative test result for that drug.
• No line within the test zone for a specific drug = Positive test result for that drug.

Limitations of the Test

• SalivaScreen rapid tests are valid for detecting drugs of abuse and their metabolites in human saliva.
• SalivaScreen tests are for forensic use only. Positive test results should be confirmed by additional testing methods.

False Positive Test Results

• Certain over-the-counter and prescription medications may cause false positive test results. Obtain a list of all prescription and non-prescription medications ingested within the previous 30 days from every individual providing a saliva specimen.
• Discuss specifics with a health care professional or seek information from the manufacturer of the medication in question.