Understanding Drug and Alcohol Testing

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The Importance of Bloodborne Virus (BBV) Testing in Prisons

Published 21/08/2024

Bloodborne viruses (BBVs) such as Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV pose significant public health challenges worldwide. Within the prison population, the prevalence of these viruses is particularly high due to various risk factors, including a history of intravenous drug use, unprotected sex, and limited access to healthcare prior to imprisonment.

Why Point of Care Drug Testing Is Effective in Supported Housing Units

Published 13/08/2024

POC testing provides rapid results, allowing for immediate intervention if drug use is detected. This is essential for managing residents' behaviour and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all residents. Immediate results enable quick decision-making regarding the need for additional support or adjustments in care plans.

The Crucial Role of 6MAM Detection in Healthcare Settings

Published 23/07/2024

6MAM is a unique metabolite of Heroin and its presence in a urine or oral fluid sample confirms Heroin use, distinguishing it from other opioid ingestion such as Morphine or Codeine, which can be crucial for accurate treatment planning, especially in healthcare settings.

Why Laboratory Screening Tests Are Preferred by Some Organisations

Published 17/07/2024

Certain organisations, bodies and principal contractors will only accept laboratory screening samples, with point of care testing methods not accepted within their testing regimes. However, a topic rarely discussed is why some organisations may choose to use laboratory drug screening, instead of point of care testing, for drug screening.

Exploring the Point of Care Urine Cup Test

Published 09/07/2024

The point of care urine cup stands out as an easy to use and versatile method for detecting a wide range of substances, making it particularly valuable in workplace and healthcare settings. This blog will explain what the point of care urine cup test can detect and highlight three reasons why we love it.

Understanding Alcohol Detection: Breath and Urine Tests

Published 05/07/2024

Alcohol consumption can have various social, legal, and health implications. Understanding how long alcohol remains detectable in your system is crucial for making informed decisions. This blog delves into the specifics of how long you can test positive for alcohol using breath and urine tests after a heavy night of drinking.

Exploring the Oral Fluid Barrel Test: A Comprehensive Guide for Workplace and Healthcare Applications

Published 26/06/2024

In today's fast-paced and safety-conscious environments, efficient and reliable diagnostic tools are crucial. The Oral Fluid Barrel Test stands out as a versatile and non-invasive method for detecting a wide range of substances, making it particularly valuable in workplace and healthcare settings.

Navigating the Timeline: How Long Do Common Substances Stay in Your System?

Published 04/06/2024

Understanding the duration that substances like cocaine, speed, cannabis, and alcohol remain in your system is crucial for employees or patients when considering preparation for drug testing. Most workplace and healthcare drug tests are known as “point of care” tests and can be administered spontaneously on-site with little notice, so it’s vital that employees are aware of how long various substances can stay in their system.

Myth or Reality: Do Poppy Seeds Test Positive for Opiates?

Published 03/06/2024

As you may know, most Opiates are derived from the Opium Poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). The natural substances extracted directly from the poppy plant include Morphine, Codeine, and Thebaine, which are the primary alkaloids used to create various Opioid medications.