Quickscreen Cup Multi Drug Screening Test (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

• Do not use this device to test anything but urine.

Reading the Results

Remember:

Common street names for drugs:

• Our laboratory must receive an adequate amount of sample to

You are not alone in the struggle against drugs. No one is immune to these

NEGATIVE RESULTS for all drugs tested

perform confirmation testing.

problems.

• The urine sample is perishable. Old urine samples may not be

suitable for testing.

COMMUNICATE

The number one way to help your loved one is to communicate your concern to

• Certain foods and medicines, diet plan drugs and nutritional

them. Frequent knowledgeable communication about the facts of drug abuse can

supplements may cause a false positive test result with this

strengthen the will of your child to stay away from drugs.

product.

• The possibility exists that substances and factors not described in

are central nervous stimulants whose effects include

Amphetamine

in this directional insert may interfere with the test, causing false

alertness, wakefulness, increased energy, reduced hunger and an overall

results (e.g. technical or procedural error).

feeling of well being. Large doses and long term usage can result in

• Adulterated urine samples may produce erroneous results.

higher tolerance levels and dependency. MDA, the parent drug of MDMA

Negative: A negative result is indicated by two (2) rose pink color

• Strong oxidizing agents such as bleach can oxidize drug

(ecstasy), is an amphetamine-like drug that has also been abused and is

bands (of any intensity), one in the control region AND one in the

analytes. If a sample is suspected of being tampered with, a new

similar in chemical structure to MDMA. Research shows that MDA destroys

test region. This result means that the urine screened negative.

sample must be obtained.

serotonin-producing neurons in the brain, which play a direct role in regulating

What is the QuickScreen™ Cup 12 Multi Drug Test?

aggression, mood, sexual activity, sleep and sensitivity to pain. It is probably this

• This test provides a screening result. It is not designed to

REMEMBER - EVEN A VERY FAINT LINE IS A NEGATIVE

• QuickScreen™ Cup 12 Multi Drug Test is a qualitative test for the detection of

action on the serotonin system that gives MDA its purported properties of

determine the actual concentration of a drug or the level of

RESULT.

drug metabolites in urine; methamphetamines, ecstasy, amphetamines, marijuana

heightened sexual experience, tranquility and sociability.

intoxication.

(THC), cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, oxycodone, pcp and

• Liability is limited to the purchase price of the kit.

(BAR) are a large class of abused pharmaceuticals that

opiates (heroin).

PRELIMINARY RESULT for Cocaine and Methadone (example

Barbiturates

only)

are anxiolytic, sedative-/hypnotic, anti-convulsant and anesthetic drugs.

• QuickScreen™ Cup 12 Multi Drug Test allows the detection to be done

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

As CNS depressants, barbiturates affect excitatory and inhibitory synaptic

confidentially, with the name of the person tested unknown.

A positive test result for prescription drugs (BZD, BAR, MTD or

neurotransmission. Ultra short-acting barbiturates used for anesthesia, such as

• QuickScreen™ Cup 12 Multi Drug Test hot line is a source of referrals to

OXY) does not mean that an individual is abusing that drug. We

Pentobarbital, depress excitatory neuronal transmission to a greater extent than

healthcare services.

recommend that you consult with your health-care provider to

anti-convulsant barbiturates such as Phenobarbital. Barbiturates are rapidly and

• QuickScreen™ Cup 12 Multi Drug Test hot line is a source of educational

better understand the meaning of a positive result for prescription

completely absorbed with nearly 100% bioavailabilty. Short-acting barbiturates

information.

drugs.

are primarily excreted in urine as metabolites, while long-acting barbiturates are

primarily excreted unchanged. Ratios of drugs to metabolites excreted vary,

dependent upon duration of action.

How long after using drugs can they be detected in urine?

Mailing a urine sample to the laboratory for confidential

Each drug is cleared by the body at different rates. The amount of a drug (the

confirmation testing:

concentration) in the body, how often the drug is taken, how the drug was

(BZD) are another large class of abused pharmaceuticals

Benzodiazepines

1. Ensure that the test cup is about 1/3 full and that the cap is

taken (swallowed, inhaled, smoked or injected) as well as user age, weight,

that are sedative-/hypnotics and anti-anxiety drugs that produce calming effects;

Preliminary: A single rose pink color band which appears in the

tightly closed.

thus are often prescribed as tranquilizers. Frequently abused Benzodiazepines

diet and metabolic rate all play a part in detection times. A general guideline

control region, and NO line in the test region means the urine

2. Place test cup in the plastic transport pouch.

include Alprazolam (Xanax®), Diazepam (Valium®), Lorazepam (Ativan®),

for drug detection periods is as follows:

screen is considered to be

3. Place the sealed plastic pouch into the pre-addressed mailer.

Triazolam(Halcion®), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium®), Flurazepam (Dalmane®) and

PRELIMINARY POSITIVE. The urine sample must be sent to the

Close and seal.

Temazepam (Restoril®). A trend has been observed in recent years of abuse of

laboratory for further testing. More than one test may be

these legitimate pharmaceuticals in conjunction with illicit controlled substances

“preliminary”.

such as methadone and heroin. Benzodiazepinesmay be detected for up to 2

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAILER IS NOT PRE-PAID. YOU

weeks in urine.

MUST ATTACH THE PROPER POSTAGE TO HAVE A

NO RESULT for THC Opiates (example only)

CARRIER SERVICE DELIVER IT

(COC) is made from coca leaves. Its effects include alertness,

4. Record the date the urine sample was collected in the area

Cocaine

wakefulness, increased energy and an overall feeling of euphoria. Cocaine can

marked Date_____ on the front of the mailer.

be smoked, inhaled (“snorted”) or injected. Cocaine can be a very addictive drug.

5. Place the mailer in any US Postal mailbox.

Methadone (MTD)

is a long-acting synthetic opiate agonist clinically available

IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAIL IT RIGHT AWAY! Old urine

in the U.S. since 1947. Acting on the central nervous and cardiovascular systems,

samples may not be suitable for testing. Getting the

producing respiratory and circulatory depression, Methadone also produces

Laboratory Results

meiosis and increases the tone of smoothmuscle in the lower gastrointestinal

• Get the identification number from the red sticker on page 1 of

tract while decreasing the amplitude of contractions.

this booklet before you call for your results. You must have this

number to obtain your laboratory test result. Have a piece of paper

(MET) Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug. It is

Methamphetamine

No Result: A test must be considered No Result if no bands

and a pencil ready.

used in pill form, or in powdered form by snorting or injecting. Crystallized

What the laboratory results mean

appear or if a band appears in the test region “T” without a band in

1. You will be told if the laboratory test result for your urine sample was

• Dial 888-635-5840, Monday through Friday, between 7:00am and

methamphetamine is a smokable and more powerful form of the drug.

the control region “C”. The presence of a control band is

positive or negative accord ing to confirmation testing.

Some of the effects of methaphetamine use include: increased heart rate,

5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.

necessary to confirm assay performance and must always appear.

wakefulness, physical activity and decreased appetite. Methamphetamine

2. The results you receive will come from tests performed by laboratory

• Identify yourself by your personal identification number (PIN)

use can cause irreversible damage to the brain, producing strokes and

professionals. These tests are run on very accurate and reliable equipment.

only.

convulsions, which can lead to death.

Understanding the Result

3. Positive results are released only when the sample is confirmed to

• You will be given the laboratory result for those tests identified as

Each QuickScreen™ Cup 12 Multi Drug Test is made to detect the

be positive using sophisticated techniques and equipment such as gas

preliminary positive.

presence of the following drugs:methamphetamines, ecstasy,

(MDMA) Ecstasy is the street name for 3,4

Ecstasy

chromatography/mass spectrometry.

• Your result should be available 7 to 10 business days after you

amphetamines,marijuana (THC), cocaine, benzodiazepines,

Methylenedioxymethaphetamine (MDMA). It combines the stimulating effects of

4. Samples which are screened as negative do not require the second

ship your sample, but it may take longer depending upon your

methamphetamine with a hallucinogen. Some of the effects of use include:

barbiturates, methadone, oxycodone, pcp and opiates (heroin).

(confirmation) test.

location.

increased heart rate, wakefulness, increased body temperature and rapid

The test detects any or all of these drugs when they are above the

This can mean several things:

• Confirmation Test Results are available at 1-800-908-5603 or

dehydration in certain settings. Psychological effects include confusion,

detection limit of the test.

a. These drugs were used in the past few days prior to providing the urine

You must have your identification

depression, anxiety and paranoia. Use can lead to brain damage, heart and

sample. Therefore, they either don’t do drugs or had not done them just prior

number (PIN) to access your results.

kidney failure.

What does a negative test result mean?

to testing.

• Test results will be kept on file for thirty (30) days. You must call

This means that if the sample was collected properly and if the test

(OPI) Opiates are any of the addictive narcotic drugs. The opiates

b. The person may only use a small amount of a drug, an amount too small to

within that thirty (30) day period to receive your test results.

Opiates

was performed according to direction, then probably none of the

include drugs such as morphine, heroin and codeine. Opiates can reduce

be detected by the test.

Remember to have your identification number handy when you

drug families screened were present in the sample. However, if

attention, sensory and motor abilities.

c. A person may be taking a drug not tested for with the QuickScreen™ Cup 12

call. Results will not be disclosed without an ID number.

drug use is still suspected, you may wish to re-screen at a later

Multi Drug Test. Only twelve (12) drugs are tested for and so if any other drugs

• All test results will be destroyed thirty (30) days after receipt.

time.

(OXY) is an effective analgesic for mild to moderate pain

Oxycodone

were in use the test result would be negative. Substances such as LSD, alcohol

• Please call Customer Service at (800-908-5603) for assistance.

control, chronic pain syndromes, and for the treatment of terminal cancer

and inhalants can not be identified with this test.

pain. Oxycodone and morphine are equivalent for pain control in the normal

What does a preliminary test result mean?

d. The sample may have been tampered with or be unsuitable due to some

Questions & Answers

population; 10 mg of orally administered Oxycodone is equivalent to 10 mg of

This means that the test has reacted with something in the sample

rare technical interference.

subcutaneously administered morphine. Oxycodone is considered to be similar to

and must be sent to the lab for a more accurate test. Please

5. Certain foods and medicines such as cough syrup, inhalers, anti-diarrhea

morphine, in all respects, including its abuse & dependence liabilities. Oxycodone

review the Test Limitations following this section.

medicines, diet plan drugs, poppy seeds may cause a positive test result.

in dosages of 5 to 10 mg in combination with acetaminophen or aspirin are

First, and most important: BE PATIENT. The result you obtained is

a. Both codeine and heroin break down to morphine in the body so a positive

abused orally. High dose single entity sustained release formulations containing

called “preliminary” for a reason. The sample MUST be tested by

result for morphine may be from a person taking either morphine, heroin or

10 to 80 mg of Oxycodone are abused by crushing or chewing the tablet and then

our clinical laboratory in order to determine if a drug of abuse is

swallowing, snorting or injecting the drug.

codeine (in cough syrup).

actually present. You will never know for sure without taking the

b. People can test positive for THC (or marijuana) because they have been

second step.

(PCP) Phencyclidine hydrochloride (or PCP), also known as

Phencyclidine

repeatedly around heavy marijuana smoke even though they did not eat or

“angel dust”, is an hallucinogen. PCP is commonly taken orally, by inhalation,

smoke marijuana themselves.

by “snorting” or by injection. The effects of this drug are unpredictable and

Remember, screening is the first step in a two part system:

Step 1: Screen out (eliminate) the negative samples.

variable. Users may exhibit signs of euphoria, anxiety, relaxation, increased

strength, time/space distortions, panic or hallucination.

Step 2: Send any sample which does not give a negative result to

a laboratory for further testing.

THC (marijuana) Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is an

Tetrahydrocannabinol

active component in marijuana. Marijuana is commonly taken by smoking, but

Test Limitations:

it may also be eaten. Marijuana may impair learning and coordination abilities.

• Failure to use this kit as directed may result in an insufficient

Low concentrations of THC persists in urine at a detectable concentration for

sample or an inaccurate screening result.

many days after smoking.

• This test can be used on urine samples only. No other fluids

have been evaluated.

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