- A rapid fluorescence immunoassay used to detect 9 distinct classes of drugs of abuse and their metabolites in human urine
Uses
- Emergency Diagnostics:
- Helps identify mind-altering substances in emergency settings, such as major trauma, coma, or acute liver failure
- Psychiatric Screening:
- Clears patients for psychiatric evaluation and proper placement by eliminating drug use as a cause of altered mental status
- Medical Triage:
- Guides critical treatment decisions (e.g., avoiding specific cardiac medications if cocaine is detected)
Features
- 9-Drug Assay Panel:
- Screens for Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone Metabolite (EDDP), Opiates, THC (Cannabinoids), and Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Machine-Read Results:
- Inserted into the Quidel Triage MeterPro to provide automated, objective POS/NEG results
- Speed:
- Delivers clear, printed or transmitted results in about 15 to 20 minutes
- Automated Calibration:
- Uses a lot-specific CODE CHIP module for multi-point calibration
- Built-in Quality Controls:
- Satisfies daily QC requirements through automated internal checks
Benefits
- Removes Subjectivity:
- Eliminates manual interpretation of test lines, avoiding human error
- Improves Efficiency:
- Point-of-care testing speeds up patient turnaround times and reduces overall length-of-stay in emergency departments
- Streamlined Workflow:
- Allows batch patient testing and can directly transmit data to a Laboratory Information System (LIS)
