Rapid Saliva Alcohol Testing Strip
For Forensic and Research Use Only
INTENDED USE
Rapid Alcohol Test is intended for use as a rapid method to detect the presence of alcohol in saliva for blood alcohol concentration(BAC) greater than 0.02%.It has been published that the concentration of alcohol in saliva is almost equal to that in blood.
The rapid test is intended for the semi-quantization of ethyl alcohol in human saliva.To confirm the concentration of positive specimens,an alternate,non-enzymatic technology such as headspace gas chromatography should be used.
EXPLANATION OF THE TEST
Alcohol intoxication can lead to loss of alertness,coma,death and as well as birth defects.The BAC at which a person becomes impaired is variable.The United States Department of Transportation(DOT) has established a BAC of 0.02%(0.02g/dL) as the cut-off level at which an individual is considered positive for the presence of alcohol.
Dtermination of ethyl alcohol in blood and saliva is commonly used for measuring legal impairment,alcohol poisoning,etc.Gas chromatography and enzymatic methods are commercially available for the determination of ethyl alcohol in human fluids.Rapid Alcohol Test is designed as the screen tool to rapidly determine the BAC level is higher than 0.02% by testing saliva specimen.
MATERIALS PROVIDED
1. Instruction for use
2. Rapid Alcohol Test
Each test contains these materials:
Tetramethylbenzidine(TMB) 0.1mg
Alcohol oxidase(EC) 0.5IU
Peroxidase(EC) 0.35IU
Proteins 0.15mg
MATERIAL REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED
1. Timer or clock
PRECAUTIONS
1. For in vitro use only.
2. Do not use the product beyond expiration date.
3. Handle all specimens as potentially infectious.
4. The product is sensitive to the presence of alcohol and moisture.After open the package,the test device should be used immediately.
SPECIMEN CLOOECTION AND PREPARATION
1. Nothing should be placed into the mouth of the subject for at least 10 minutes prior to saliva collection.This includes food,drink,tabacco products or other materials.
2. Saliva specimen can be colected in a sputum cup or a clean container,or directly applied to the reaction pad of the test strip.
3. Avoid contact with skin by wearing gloves and proper laboratory attire.
