Saliva drug testing machine

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Introduction to the product

Saliva testing has become a popular method for detecting the presence of drugs and drug metabolites due to its rapid sample collection rate and ease of use. This testing is particularly relevant when testing is required in challenging environments such as the roadside, where collecting urine and other traditional samples for primary screening has become impractical.

The SoToxa™ Mobile Test System is designed for rapid screening and drug detection in oral fluids. With test results in minutes, this handheld analyzer is light, compact and easy to use — convenient for roadside drug testing on any type of vehicle.

  • STRONG DESIGN: The SoToxa™ Mobile Inspection System was developed to meet the high performance needs of law enforcement agencies.
  • RELIABLE RESULTS: The SoToxa™ Mobile Test System combines rapid drug screening and accurate result interpretation. With the system analysis printout in place, the system eliminates subjectivity and misinterpretation of test results for greater reliability.
  • EASY TO USE: With an intuitive inspection process, the SoToxa™ Mobile Inspection System is incredibly easy to use in any environment. The system is light, portable and compact with a full color display that can be read day or night.
  • SIMPLE COLLECTION PROCESS: Easier to quickly obtain oral fluids in the field and less invasive than urine or blood sampling. The observed collection process limits concerns about adulteration and tampering.
  • RESULTS MANAGEMENT: The analyzer can store over 10,000 results that can be printed at the end of the test or reprinted from a memory card. Test data can be downloaded as an optional Software Application Suite for enhanced data management.

Evaluation of saliva drug screening devices

OVERVIEW:

- As of 2008, Canadian police have the authority to conduct mandatory on-site sobriety checks, have DRE assess individuals, and request blood samples from drivers.
- However, the limited operating hours of the DRE and the lengthy delays during the inspection resulted in the need for a screening device in place for roadside use.
- Therefore, the authors of this study evaluated the performance of three of the most popular screen-based drug testing devices on the market. These devices include the DDS®2 Portable Testing System (now known as the SoToxa™ Mobile Testing System), the Draeger Drug Test 5000 and the Securetec Drug Wipe 500.
- In this study, saliva samples were collected according to the manufacturer's instructions. A second saliva sample was collected after each screening test using the Saliva Collection Device. Samples collected using Quantisal™ were sent to a laboratory for independent confirmatory analysis.

Evaluation of saliva as a test sample to detect drug driving:

- As marijuana has become legal in some US states, the number of drivers under the influence of drugs has increased.
- This study begins to evaluate the effectiveness of using saliva as a sampler to detect drug use in cases of DUID.
- Drivers suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol were stopped by police. In conjunction with the DRE examination, saliva samples were also collected using the DDS®2 Mobile Testing System (now known as the SoToxa™ Mobile Testing System), and screened for detection of six drugs (AMP, MAMP, OPI, THC, BZO, COC).
- Additionally, a second saliva sample collected using the Quantisal™ Saliva Collection System was sent to the laboratory for confirmation.
- Results from the DDS®2 system were compared with laboratory screening using ELISA and confirmed by LC-MS-MS. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and accuracy were calculated.

User Experience and Operational Feasibility

User Experience and Operational Feasibility:

- In Brazil, an estimated 43,000 people die each year in traffic crashes, some of which involve the presence of psychoactive substances.
- While Brazil doesn't allow the use of alcohol while driving and police regularly use breathalyzers, there are still no approved devices for roadside drug testing.
- They are used as part of normal traffic control stations. In addition, this study shows the performance between different devices.

KEY FINDING:

• Cocaine and marijuana were the most common drugs discovered in the study.
• Police officers scored all four devices based on a variety of factors such as ease of use, successful operation, and the hygiene and safety of police procedures.
• The authors determined that the most relevant aspects for traffic police officers were sample collection time.
• Overall, DDS®2 received the highest score when police officers were asked to rate the operational feasibility and user experience of each device.

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