Our MAU are asking for a quick POCT test for a drug screen
before they treat addicts claiming to be on heroin/methadone .
At Medica I saw a product for salivary drug screen by a US
company Syntron Bioresearch (www.syntron.net). The sensitivity they are
claiming, all in ng/ml are:
Opiates 30
Cannabis 20
Cocaine/BE 30
Methadone 30
Amphetamine 50
Me Amphet 50
Benzodiazepines 50
Questions:
1. Does anyone have experience with this kit - has it been
evaluated?
2. Are these sensitivities appropriate for salivary
testing?
3. How long after a dose would these limits detect
useage?
4. Are any UK companies considering being a distributer? I
guess that would depend on the answers to the previous questions.
5. Are there better kits available in the UK which have been
evaluated?
I would appreciate any feedback on this.
Doug Hirst
Biochemistry
Bradford Royal Infirmary