{"title":"Saliva Test","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"alco-screen®-o2-oral-fluid-alcohol-test-chematics-56024-24-box","title":"Alco-Screen® O2 Oral Fluid Alcohol Test |Chematics 56024 24\/Box","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the Test Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlco-Screen® O2 Oral Fluid Alcohol Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses oral fluid to screen for the presence of alcohol. The collection pad is placed inside the mouth until an adequate saliva sample is obtained. Once the specimen has been collected, the device reacts with alcohol present in the oral fluid to provide a qualitative screening result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf alcohol is present at or above the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.02% BAC equivalent cutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the test indicates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreliminary positive result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If alcohol is below the cutoff level, the test indicates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enegative result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the Alco-Screen® O2 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escreening device\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, any preliminary positive result should be confirmed using an appropriate evidential alcohol testing method before making medical, legal, or employment decisions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol (Ethanol)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Alcohol?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eethanol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a psychoactive substance found in alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits. It acts as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentral nervous system (CNS) depressant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, slowing brain activity and affecting judgment, coordination, reaction time, and decision-making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile alcohol is widely consumed for recreational and social purposes, it also has several legitimate medical and industrial applications. In healthcare, ethanol is commonly used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, while in laboratories it serves as a solvent and preservative. Despite these uses, excessive alcohol consumption can impair physical and mental performance, increase the risk of accidents, and contribute to long-term health problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlco-Screen® O2 Oral Fluid Alcohol Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed to detect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecent alcohol consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by identifying alcohol in oral fluid at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.02% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) equivalent cutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it suitable for workplace, occupational, and forensic alcohol screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Effects of Alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol affects individuals differently depending on the amount consumed, body weight, metabolism, and other factors. Common effects include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelaxation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced inhibitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpaired judgment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlowed reaction time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlurred speech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrowsiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlurred vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcessive alcohol consumption may result in confusion, vomiting, loss of consciousness, respiratory depression, alcohol poisoning, coma, and even death\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical Uses of Alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn medical and healthcare settings, ethanol is commonly used for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin antiseptics before injections and minor procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand sanitizers and disinfectants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical disinfectants for equipment and surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolvent in pharmaceutical preparations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaboratory preservative and reagent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturing of certain medications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Sources of Alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol may be consumed through:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVodka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCocktails and mixed alcoholic beverages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Street Terms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough alcohol is legally available in many countries, common slang terms include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard Stuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetection Window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol is generally detectable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoral fluid for several hours after consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the amount consumed and individual metabolism. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlco-Screen® O2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed to identify alcohol at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.02% BAC equivalent cutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it effective for detecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecent alcohol use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during professional screening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvantages of Oral Fluid Alcohol Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with traditional blood or urine testing, oral fluid alcohol testing offers several advantages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-invasive saliva collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid results in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo blood or urine specimen required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy one-step testing procedure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo instrumentation or calibration required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for on-site testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOT-approved and CLIA-waived\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFDA 510(k) cleared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for professional workplace and forensic alcohol screening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlco-Screen® O2 Oral Fluid Alcohol Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a fast, convenient, and reliable solution for the preliminary detection of recent alcohol consumption using oral fluid. With a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.02% BAC equivalent cutoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, results available in approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a simple non-invasive saliva collection procedure, it is well suited for workplace testing, occupational health programs, healthcare facilities, rehabilitation centers, and law enforcement applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOT approval, CLIA waiver, and FDA 510(k) clearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrate its suitability for professional alcohol screening. As a preliminary screening device, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany positive result should be confirmed using an appropriate evidential alcohol testing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before medical, legal, or employment decisions are made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chematics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49357416267931,"sku":"Alco Screen 02","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/8983\/1067\/files\/56024_Hero.png?v=1790230737"}],"url":"https:\/\/drugteststrips.com\/collections\/saliva-test.oembed","provider":"DrugTestStrips.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}