Understanding Drug and Alcohol Testing

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InTec Rapid Anti-HIV Test

Published 02/05/2025

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) remains a significant global health concern. The InTec Rapid Anti-HIV Test offers a fast, accurate, and accessible method to detect HIV antibodies in human whole blood, serum, or plasma. With results available in just 15 minutes, this finger-prick blood test is an essential tool for healthcare professionals and trained healthcare workers, enabling early diagnosis, counselling, and intervention.

Ketamine, Poppy Seeds & Expired Tests — Know the Risks

Published 07/04/2025

Frontline professionals regularly face decisions based on drug and BBV test results—but those results are only as reliable as the conditions around them. Could you spot a false positive? Would you notice if the test kit was expired?

False Positives, CBD Confusion & Tampering Tactics

Published 04/04/2025

In environments like mental health units, probation settings, or substance recovery services, a single test result can influence major decisions—from medication plans to safeguarding actions. But not every result is straightforward.

How Much Do You Really Know About Drug & BBV Testing?

Published 21/03/2025

If you work in a mental health unit, supported housing project, criminal justice setting, or substance treatment service, you already know how critical rapid testing is. But how confident are you that you understand the finer details—like timing, tampering, and test sensitivity? Take our quiz and find out!

Toyo Rapid HBsAg Test

Published 03/03/2025

Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to chronic disease if left undiagnosed. The Toyo Rapid HBsAg Test provides a fast, accurate, and user-friendly solution for detecting Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), delivering results within just 15 minutes. This simple finger-prick blood test is designed for healthcare professionals and trained healthcare workers, enabling early diagnosis and intervention.

What Does KET Mean on a Urine Test?

Published 18/02/2025

Ketamine is becoming a drug of concern in various industries, including healthcare and safety-sensitive workplaces. Employers, occupational health providers, and HR teams need to understand how it appears in drug screening programs. If you've come across "KET" on a urine drug test report, or you're wondering, "Does ketamine show in drug tests?", here’s what you need to know from a workplace and healthcare testing perspective.

InTec Rapid Anti-HCV Test

Published 11/02/2025

Hepatitis C (HCV) remains a significant global health concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Early detection is crucial for managing and preventing the spread of this infectious disease. The InTec Rapid Anti-HCV Test offers a fast, efficient, and reliable method for detecting Hepatitis C antibodies using a simple finger-prick blood test. Designed for ease of use, this test delivers results within 15 minutes, making it an essential tool for various healthcare settings, including prison healthcare and substance treatment services.

The Importance of Laboratory Confirmation Drug Testing

Published 23/12/2024

Drug testing is an essential tool in various industries, from healthcare to the workplace, ensuring safety and compliance. However, it’s important to understand that no single point of care drug test is foolproof. False positives, misinterpretations, and even technical errors can lead to misleading results when conducting rapid screening tests.

How Everyday Foods and Medications Can Affect Drug Test Results

Published 19/12/2024

Drug testing plays a crucial role in workplaces, healthcare settings, and legal systems to ensure safety and compliance. However, despite the reliability of modern point of care drug tests, false positives can sometimes occur. False positives happen when a drug test incorrectly identifies a substance, showing a positive result when the individual hasn’t used that substance at all.