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What is DrugCheck 5TM and how does it work?DrugCheck 5TM is a self-contained urinalysis drug test that detects the presence of 5 commonly tested drug metabolites in urine within minutes. The cup contains 5 detection strips each designed to test a particular drug at NIDA cut-off levels. It provides instant results using a technology similar to that found in home pregnancy tests. Through the patented delivery system, urine reacts with the reagents and antigens on the strip to produce a colormetric reading indicating either positive or negative test results. Click here to see a demonstration. How does DrugCheck 5TM compare to other cups? to other testing procedures?The leading cups require significant manipulation or handling of the cup in order to activate the test. You must either tilt the cup or insert detections strips into the cup in order to initiate contact with the specimen. During testing, these cups are not sealed which puts the tester at greater risk of specimen exposure, accidents, tampering, and retesting. Should the specimen deliver a positive reading, further handling of the cups or split-samples are needed in order to prepare them for shipping to a confirmation lab. Other urine drug-testing products, such as testing strips, require direct handling of urine via pipettes, can take up to 45 minutes for results and also require split-sampling. DrugCheck 5TM, on the other hand, doesn't require any steps to activate the test. Simply void urine into the cup and wait for the results. The cup is also ready to be shipped should it be necessary to confirm a positive reading. It's a simpler, safer, and saner approach to drug testing. For a side by side comparison of DrugCheck 5TM against the leading cups, please see our comparison chart. Is it as accurate as GC/MS?Like other onsite test products, DrugCheck 5TM is a qualitative test -- it only determines the presence of drugs at detection limits comparable to NIDA cut-off limits used for DOT testing. GC/MS, which costs more, quantifies the concentration of drugs in the sample. Given the purposes of most drug testing (pre-employment, post-accident, random) is to detect the presence of drug use and not determine the amounts ingested, DrugCheck 5TM satisfies the needs of most drug screening. What clinical tests were done and what were the results?Please refer to our technical report for additional information. How can my business benefit from DrugCheck 5TM?DrugCheck 5TM is ideal for businesses that conduct pre-employment, random, and/or post-accident drug-testing. Because of its ability to deliver instant results, DrugCheck 5TM allows your new employees to begin work immediately. (Compare that to waiting 24 - 72 hours for laboratory drug testing.) It also allows you to proceed both timely and knowledgeably during post-accident investigations. This is especially true for those companies conducting remote site testing. Not only does DrugCheck 5TM allow you to be more productive, but it also saves you money. While the average test can cost upwards of $35.00, DrugCheck 5TM is about half the cost. Those who conduct a lot of drug tests and order in greater quantities, realize even greater savings through generous volume discounts. Furthermore, businesses can receive premium discounts up to 15% on their worker's compensation coverage with the implementation of a drug-testing program. Many states also reduce employers' liability in accidents determined to be caused by drug impairment. Below are some concrete ways DrugCheck 5TM can benefit YOU:
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