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INTENDED USE
The QuickScreen One-Step Rapid Amphetamine Test is a rapid, qualitative, competitive binding immunoassay for the detection of Amphetamine (AMP) metabolite in human urine. The test provides a fast confirmation of the presence of Amphetamines in the subject sample at a minimum cutoff sensitivity level of
1000ng/ml Amphetamine. Any positive test should be confirmed using quantitative methods by a qualified healthcare professional. SUMMARY AND EXPLANATION OF THE TEST Amphetamines are central nervous stimulants whose effects include alertness, wakefulness, increased energy, increased blood pressure, reduced hunger and an overall feeling of well being. Large doses and long term usage can result in higher tolerance levels, dependence and addiction. The most common source for amphetamines are the prescription diet pills containing Phentermine HCL (Phentermine, Adipex-P, Fastin, Phentercot, Phentride, Zantryl). While a legal prescription drug, amphetamines are often sold illicitly at the street level as "speed". For an initial immunoassay result, a cutoff value of 1000ng/ml total Amphetamine metabolites is required by the mandatory reference guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.8 All presumptive positive results should be confirmed at a cutoff concentration of 1000 ng/ml Amphetamine. The QuickScreen One-Step Amphetamine Test employs a unique combination of monoclonal antibodies to selectively identify Amphetamine and its derivative metabolites in urine with a high degree of sensitivity. The test kit is a rapid, visually read screening test that does not require special instrumentation or technical training and provides a fast indication of recent Amphetamine consumption. For comprehensive information on drug testing including typical half-life or detection periods see the Drug Testing FAQ. PRINCIPLE The QuickScreen One-Step Rapid Amphetamine Test technology incorporates a chromatographic absorbent device in which the targeted drug or drug metabolites in the urine sample compete for limited antibody sites with an Amphetamine control derivative immobilized on a porous membrane. This is the preferred scientific method for qualitative assay. In the assay procedure, urine mixes with a labeled antibody-dye conjugate and migrates through test device. When Amphetamine levels are below 1000 ng/ml (the detection cutoff sensitivity of the test) unbound antibody-dye conjugate binds to immobilized antigen conjugate in the Test Zone ("T"), producing a pink-rose colored band that indicates a negative result. Conversely, when Amphetamine levels are above the detection limit, antibody-dye conjugate binds to the free drug, forming an antigen-antibody-dye complex. The complex competes with immobilized antigen conjugate in the Test Zone, preventing the development of a pink-rose colored band. Regardless of the test result, a color band is produced in the Control Zone ("C") by a non-specific sandwich dye conjugate reaction. This band serves as a built-in quality control by demonstrating antibody recognition, verifying that the reagents are chemically active, and confirming that the test was performed correctly. MATERIALS PROVIDED: Amphetamine Test Device and Dropper Pipette individually sealed in foil pouch with complete instructions. ASSAY PROCEDURE
INTERPRETATION
OF TEST RESULTS:
Negative Positive
Invalid
The development of two lines, a control line and a test line,
no matter how faint, in the test result window indicates a negative test screen for the targeted drug or drug metabolite. The development of only one line, the control line, in the test result window indicates a positive test screen for the targeted drug or drug metabolite The absence of a control line in the test result window indicates an invalid test result regardless of the presence of a test line in the test result window.
Positive:
One
(1) pink-rose band appears in the control zone and no band appears in the test zone.
A positive result indicates the AMP (Amphetamine) level is 1000 ng/ml or higher in the test urine
sample.
The QuickScreen One-Step Rapid Amphetamine Test is now available to
professionals and individuals concerned with Amphetamine abuse. The test is
one-step, fast, self-contained, individually packaged and can be performed any
time the targeted drug use or abuse is suspected. The tests come in order units
of five (5) individual tests at a cost per single diagnosis/screen of $4.00 for
the minimum order unit.
For testing situations where sample adulteration is suspect,
a Rapid Urine Adulteration test is
available.
QuickScreen
Amphetamine (AMP) Cassette Test Five
(5) Tests
$19.90 Fifteen
(15) Tests
$45.00 Thirty
(30) Tests
$75.00
One Hundred
(100) Tests
$190.00
Two Hundred
Fifty
(250) Tests
$375.00 *If the
order buttons are absent or inoperable, please use the
pricing overview page to order.
Urine Sample Validity
Professional
specimen collection containers available separately:
Specimen Containers
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