Saliva Drug Tests
Welcome to your trusted source for saliva drug test kits—perfect for both at-home use and workplace drug screenings. Our high-quality mouth swab drug tests provide quick and accurate results, helping you detect various substances with ease. Whether you're looking for a test without THC, a test that includes alcohol, or comprehensive multi-panel testing, we have the reliable solutions you need. Shop now and ensure a fast, hassle-free testing experience with our selection of oral drug tests.
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Performing a mouth swab test at home or in the office is simple. It requires no special equipment or medical expertise and results are available within minutes, similar to an at home pregnancy test. After completing the test and recording your results, the test can be thrown away in any receptacle. If you're unsure which test kit is right for you or would like to inquire about bulk pricing, feel free to email us at [email protected].
Benefits Of Instant Saliva Drug Testing versus Urine Drug Testing
- Observed Collection: Instant saliva drug testing kits allow for the donor to provide specimen samples in any setting, eliminating the need to use the bathroom to provide samples, which eliminates obstacles like “shy bladder syndrome”
- Non-Invasive: This method is comfortable for the donor - an oral swab drug test involves only a collection swab to be placed in their mouth for 5-10 minutes. No more hassles sending donors to a lab for urine collections.
- Quick Results: Visual results are available within minutes, facilitating prompt decision-making.
- Recent Use Detection: Ideal for identifying recent drug use, particularly within the last 48 hours.
- Tamper Resistant: Urine test samples are more susceptible to being tampered with in the collection area (bathroom) by adding or exchanging substances in the collection cup. An oral fluid drug test is near tamper-proof, so long as the collector ensures the donor has not had anything to eat or drink within the last 15 minutes.
- Comprehensive Panel Selection: Our catalog offers 9 different panels to choose from, including our most popular 10 panel drug test. We also have panels that exclude THC or include alcohol which are becoming increasingly popular with the ever-changing state-by-state regulations for what is and is not legal.
Swab Drug Test Kits Available
Saliva Drug Test Detection Time Table
As a general rule of thumb, the detection window for any drug metabolite found in a saliva sample is up to 48 hours. This is because drug metabolites work their way through our saliva glands much quicker as opposed to urine based testing. Although the detection windows are shorter for mouth swab drug tests, the cutoff levels are much more sensitive which helps increase detection rates for recent drug abuse. Below is a list of the major drugs of abuse cutoff levels for our oral fluid drug testing supplies:
Saliva Testing Facts
This at home saliva drug test (or at the office) is designed for screening the presence of drugs and their metabolites in oral fluid. Utilizing lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay, it allows for the qualitative detection of major drugs of abuse through oral fluid specimens. With this type of test, you can test for anywhere between 5 and 12 different substances and test results are available in minutes with a single sample. The detection window for THC and other metabolites in oral fluid is typically around 48 hours. For enhanced accuracy, it is recommended to send both positive (also known as non negative) results to a laboratory for LC/MS confirmatory testing, which helps verify proper test performance and potential substance abuse.
Saliva Testing Accuracy
These at home mouth swab tests provide reliable preliminary screening results. These types of rapid saliva test kits are highly accurate when administered properly. However as with any type of rapid drug test, it is highly recommended to confirm results through laboratory confirmations (LC/MS testing). False positives or negatives may occur due to various factors like improper storage, technical errors, or the presence of interfering substances in the sample. While a positive result may not reflect the concentration of the drug, substances like weed could be detected. Negative results, on the other hand, do not guarantee a 100% drug-free specimen, as traces of drugs could still be present below the cutoff levels of the rapid drug tests. To ensure accuracy, especially when using oral drug test kits, confirmation via LC/MS testing is recommended.
Department of Health and Human Services on Oral Fluid Testing
The Department of Health and Human Services has recently made the addition of oral fluid testing to help increase the flexibility of mandated testing programs. As mentioned above, the main benefits of implementing this type of testing are reduced chances of adulteration under the guide of observed collections. Although the detection periods are slightly different (and shorter, in some cases), the cut off levels for detecting each metabolite have been carefully calculated to help prevent false positives.
While performing testing onsite with rapid devices, it is always considered best practice to have any positive (non-negative results) to be analyzed at a certified laboratory and have those results reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO). After weighing the cost vs benefits of oral fluid testing in comparison with urine testing, these amendments to the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs show great progress in the ongoing battle against drug abuse in the United States.