Oral Fluid
Over the past decade, oral fluid has become an increasingly popular alternative for use in forensic drug testing.
Advantages of Oral Fluid:
• Fast, simple, observable, non-invasive collection
• Avoid adulteration and dilution
• No bathroom facilities required
• Can provide evidence of “Under the Influence”
• Avoid adulteration and dilution
• No bathroom facilities required
• Can provide evidence of “Under the Influence”
Key Components of Oral Fluid Testing
- Collection Device
- Volume adequacy
- Recovery from the pad
- Immunoassay screen and automation
- Instrumentation for confirmatory procedures
- Validity of results and drug test profiles
- Interpretation of the results