Alcohol test - self-diagnostic test

Product Description

Rapid test for the detection of alcohol in saliva.

Indications

The Alcohol Test by Sofarmapiù is a rapid and highly sensitive method for detecting the presence of alcohol in saliva and providing an estimate of the relative concentration of alcohol in the blood. The test will react with methyl, ethyl, and allyl alcohols and provides only a preliminary result.

Directions for use and Dosage

Allow the sealed package to reach room temperature (15-30°C) before performing the test. Avoid ingesting or coming into contact with anything through the mouth 15 minutes before performing the test (including soft drinks, tobacco products, coffee, breath mints, and food). Collect saliva in the sample collection container. Open the aluminum package and remove the device. Before performing the test by applying the saliva sample, it is necessary to observe the reactive swab. If the swab is blue, it should not be used. Saturate the reactive swab by dipping it in the saliva collected in the container or by applying saliva directly to the swab. Typically, the swab takes 6-8 seconds to saturate. Start the timer immediately after applying saliva. Read the result after two minutes. Compare the color of the reaction time with the color chart on the foil pouch to determine the relative blood alcohol level.

Interpretation of Results

Positive: The test will produce a color change on the reactive swab in the presence of alcohol in the saliva. The color will change from light blue, indicating a relative blood alcohol concentration of 0.02%, to dark blue, denoting a relative blood alcohol concentration of 0.30%. The test is very sensitive to the presence of alcohol. A darker shade of blue indicates a higher relative blood alcohol concentration. A clear color, compared to that generated in a swab with a relative blood alcohol concentration of 0.02%, should be interpreted as positive for the presence of alcohol in saliva but less than 0.02% blood alcohol.

Negative: When the reactive swab shows no color change, this is a negative result, indicating that alcohol was not detected in the saliva sample.

Invalid: If the reactive swab displays a blue color before applying the saliva sample, do not use the test. It is recommended to contact the vendor. If the swab displays light color around the edges but most of the swab remains colorless, it is advisable to repeat the test with a new device.

Warnings

The test is interpreted visually; color matching is used to provide an estimate of the relative blood alcohol concentration. Test materials that have come into contact with saliva should be treated as potentially infectious. Do not use after the expiration date. Not intended for medical or diagnostic use. Do not ingest anything fifteen minutes before performing the test. Failure to do so may produce erroneous results due to possible contamination of saliva by interfering substances. Alcohol vapors in the air are sometimes detected by the test dipstick. If the presence of alcohol vapors is suspected, the test should be performed in an area known to be free of them. Ingesting or using over-the-counter medications and products containing alcohol can increase the risk of serious health problems. generate positive results.

Storage

Store at a temperature between 2°C and 30°C. Shelf life with intact packaging: 24 months.

Format

The kit contains:

• Test device;
• Saliva collection container;
• Color card;
• Information leaflet.