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Standard Version
Semi-Quantitative
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Saliva
Alcohol Test Strips |
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The
ALCO-Screen™ Saliva test can be used any time, any place. Each strip test is individually wrapped
and completely disposable. Ideal for on site alcohol screening, the ALCO-Screen™
test substantially reduces the time and equipment cost associated with other single and
multiple use alcohol testing methods. Alcohol detection using a saliva sample
can be more sensitive and accurate compared to breath tests because the
relationship between the amount of saliva alcohol content and blood alcohol
content is 1:1 while
with equivalent breath alcohol content it is .000048:1.
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DOT Approved
ALCO-Screen 02
for Evidentiary Alcohol Screening |
ALCOSCREEN STANDARD VERSION
INTENDED
USE
 The ALCO-Screen™ saliva alcohol test is intended for use as a rapid, highly
sensitive method to detect the presence of alcohol in saliva and to provide a
semi-quantitative approximation of blood alcohol concentration. For applications
where a quantitative determination of blood alcohol concentration is required, a
positive ALCO-Screen™ result must be verified using an acceptable quantitative
alcohol analysis procedure. ALCO-Screen™ requires no special training provided
that instructions are followed carefully. However, quantitative follow-up
testing should be performed by a qualified professional.
SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION
Excessive or inappropriate consumption of alcohol is one of the most common and
pervasive social problems in our society. It is a contributory factor to many
accidents, injuries and medical conditions. Screening of individuals for alcohol
consumption is an important method for the identification of individuals who
might be at risk due to alcohol intoxication, use or abuse. Screening also
provides additional benefit as a deterrent against inappropriate alcohol
consumption. The blood alcohol
concentration at which a person becomes impaired is variable dependent upon the
individual. Individual specific parameters such as physical size, weight,
metabolic level, eating habits and alcohol tolerance all affect the level of
impairment of the individual. ALCO-Screen™ is not intended as a measurement of
mental or physical impairment but rather a screening test for the presence of
alcohol in semi-quantitative amounts.
TEST PROCEDURE
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Abstain from placing anything in the mouth for
fifteen (15) minutes prior to beginning the test. This includes non-alcoholic
drinks, tobacco products, coffee, breath mints, food, etc.
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Open the foil package and remove the test
strip. Observe the reactive pad on the end of the test strip. The pad should be
a light cream color. A test strip with a reagent pad which is dark tan in color
or otherwise discolored should be discarded.
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Saturate the reactive pad with saliva from the
test individual's mouth or sputum cup. Immediately start a reliable timing
device.
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At exactly two (2) minutes observe the color
change (if any) in the reactive pad. A color change of green or blue indicates
the presence of alcohol and a positive result. Results obtained after more than
2 minutes and 30 seconds (2.5 minutes) may be erroneous and should not be used.
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Estimate the approximate blood alcohol
concentration by comparing the color of the reactive pad to the color chart on
the back of the test package.
TEST RESULT INTERPRETATION
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ALCO-Screen™
produces a color change in the presence of saliva alcohol ranging from a light
green-gray color at 0.02% blood alcohol concentration to a dark blue-gray color
near 0.30% blood alcohol concentration. This color change is simulated by the
graphic on the left. Color blocks are provided within this range to allow an
approximation of blood alcohol concentration to be made. ALCO-Screen™ may
produce colors that appear to be between adjacent color blocks. ALCO-Screen™ is
very sensitive to the presence of alcohol. A green color that is lighter than
the 0.02% color block should be interpreted as being positive to the presence of
alcohol in saliva but less than 0.02% blood alcohol content. A result where the reagent pad shows no color change (remains white or cream
colored) should be interpreted as a negative result (no alcohol present). A result where the outer edges of the reagent pad produce a slight color but the
majority of the pad remains colorless should be repeated to ensure complete
saturation of the reagent pad with saliva. If the second result is the same, the
results should be interpreted as being negative (no alcohol present).
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TEST LIMITATIONS
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Failure to wait 15 minutes
after placing food, drink, or other materials in the mouth before running the
test can provide erroneous results due to possible contamination of the saliva
by interfering substances.
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ALCO-Screen™ is designed and
calibrated be interpreted two minutes after saturation of the reactive pad.
Waiting longer than two minutes to interpret the test can result in erroneous or
false positive results.
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ALCO-Screen™ is highly
sensitive to the presence of alcohol. Alcohol vapors in the air can sometimes be
detected by the ALCO-Screen™ Alcohol vapors are often present in many
institutions and homes. Alcohol is a component in many household products such
as disinfectants, deodorizers, and glass cleaners. If the presence of alcohol
vapors is suspected, the test should be performed in an area known to be free of
these vapors (such as outside). See Technical
Specifications.
PRECAUTIONS
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ALCO-Screen™ is a visually interpreted test where color matching is used to
provide an approximation of blood alcohol concentration. As such, exact
interpretation of results is not required in most cases. However, persons who
are color blind or visually impaired may experience difficulty when a more
specific interpretation is required. Furthermore, where test interpretation may
be biased for whatever reason, it is suggested that an another person's opinion
of test results or color matching be obtained.
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Test materials that have been exposed to saliva should be treated as potentially
infectious. These materials should be returned to the original foil package and
disposed of properly.
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Never use ALCO-Screen™ after the expiration date marked on the outside of each
test package.
ALCOScreen-02 DOT Approved Version
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 DOT
Approved Saliva Alcohol Test Strip
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The
ALCO-Screen 02™ Saliva test can be used any time, any place. Each strip test is individually wrapped
and completely disposable. Ideal for on site alcohol screening, the ALCO-Screen™
test substantially reduces the time and equipment cost associated with other single and
multiple use alcohol testing methods. Alcohol detection using a saliva sample
can be more sensitive and accurate compared to breath tests because the
relationship between the amount of saliva alcohol content and blood alcohol
content is 1:1 while
with equivalent breath alcohol content it is .000048:1. Extremely versatile, the
ALCO-Screen 02™ strip test can detect the presence of alcohol in other fluids
or beverages in
addition to testing saliva alcohol.
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Meets U.S. Coast Guard
2006 Maritime Regulations |
The Alco-Screen 02 is the simplest,
most cost effective method of monitoring for alcohol consumption in
a DOT Zero Tolerance testing program.
The zero tolerance level for federally mandated DOT testing
programs is .02% blood alcohol content (BAC). The Alco-Screen 02
uses this zero tolerance level (.02% BAC) as the detection level set point for
the test strip resulting in the simplest method of test administration and
interpretation.
Alcohol detection
using a saliva sample can be more sensitive and accurate compared to breath
tests because the relationship between the amount of saliva alcohol content and
blood alcohol content is 1:1 while with equivalent breath alcohol content it is
.000048:1.
Test administration is the same utilized
for the standard ALCO-Screen outlined in detail above except for the test
duration time being 4 minutes instead of 2 minutes. Test interpretation
however, is solely based on whether a single test line line develops on the
reactive test pad. Development of a test line indicates a positive test for alcohol
equal to or greater than .02% BAC. If a test line fails to develop on the pad the test is
negative indicating BAC percentage is less than .02%. Any line, no matter how
faint, developing on the reactive test pad at 4 minutes is a positive test.
Typical actual test results are shown below:
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Positive |
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Reactive pad is
clear
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*Very faint but
distinguishable line develops at 4 minutes |
Distinct test line
development at 4 minutes |
*No conclusion should be drawn from the
color or intensity of the test line beyond that of a positive test result.
The Alco-Screen 02 is highly sensitive and can
be used for evidentiary purposes. The Alco-Screen 02 has been tested and
approved by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for required testing of
all transportation and safety sensitive employees for blood alcohol
concentrations above the federally mandated zero tolerance level of 0.02%.
Alco-Screen-02 is a simple one-step saliva screening test that works in a clean,
non-invasive manner and provides results in 4 minutes. Completed test results
can be photocopied for permanent filing.
AVAILABILITY
AND ORDERING
The ALCO-Screen™ and ALCO-Screen™-02 saliva alcohol tests are available at wholesale in packs of six
(6), twelve (12), twenty-four(24), forty-eight (48) and a clinical pack of one
hundred (100) tests. Each ALCO-Screen™
saliva alcohol test strip is individually and hermetically sealed in a foil
package with desiccant. Expiration dates are generally in excess on one (1)
year. Test instructions and test result interpretation charts are incorporated into each test
package.
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ALCO-Screen™ Saliva Alcohol Tests
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Six (6) Test Pack
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$18.00
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Twelve (12) Test Pack
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$32.00
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Twenty-four (24) Test Pack
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$55.00
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Forty-eight (48) Test Pack
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$85.00
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One Hundred (100) Test Clinical Pack |
$160.00 |
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ALCO-Screen™-02 DOT Approved Saliva Alcohol Tests |
Six (6) Test Pack
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$21.00 |
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Twelve (12) Test Pack
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$38.00 |
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Twenty-four (24) Test Pack
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$65.00 |
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Forty-eight (48) Test Pack
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$100.00 |
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One Hundred (100) Test Clinical Pack |
$190.00 |
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 For bulk purchases
of 250 units
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