Accutest Urine Adulteration Detection Strips – 25/Box (CR / NIT / GLUT / pH / SG / OXI / PCC)
$31.25
6 Specimen-Validity Parameters
3-5 Minute Results
25 Tests per Bottle
25 tests per bottle • $1.25 per test
Accutest DS78 Urine Adulteration Detection Strips provide a semi-quantitative color-comparison screen for creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity and oxidants/pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) in human urine. Results are compared with the supplied color chart between 3 and 5 minutes.
- Helps assess the integrity of a urine specimen
- Six specimen-validity parameters in one product
- Visual results with no instrumentation required
- Preliminary forensic-use screening test; abnormal results require confirmation
| 1-5 | 6-10 | 11+ |
| $31.25 | $28.75 | $27.19 |
Accutest Urine Adulteration Detection Strips Overview
Accutest DS78 is a specimen-validity screening product for the semi-quantitative evaluation of creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity and oxidants/pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) in human urine. The color reactions may help assess whether a urine specimen has abnormal characteristics associated with dilution, substitution or the presence of certain adulterants.
The reacted pads are compared visually with the color chart supplied with the product between 3 and 5 minutes. This is a preliminary forensic-use screen only. Abnormal results should be evaluated under the applicable testing policy and confirmed using a more specific alternate chemical method.
6 SVT Parameters
3-5 Minute Results
25 Tests per Bottle
Features and Benefits
Screens six specimen-validity parameters in human urine
Helps assess specimen dilution and abnormal chemical characteristics
Semi-quantitative results are obtained by visual color comparison
Results are interpreted between 3 and 5 minutes
No instrument is required
Supplied as 25 tests per bottle
Product Details
DS78
DTK-109010
25 Tests per Bottle
For Forensic Use Only
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Method | Semi-quantitative visual color-comparison screen |
| Specimen | Human urine collected in a clean, dry container |
| Parameters | Creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity and oxidants/PCC |
| Result time | Interpret between 3 and 5 minutes |
| Instrumentation | None required |
| Storage | Store sealed at 36-86°F (2-30°C); do not freeze |
| Package size | 25 tests per bottle |
| Intended use | For forensic use only; preliminary specimen-validity screening |
Specimen-Validity Parameters
| Parameter | Abbreviation | What It Helps Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Creatinine | CR | Helps assess dilution and whether a specimen is consistent with human urine |
| Nitrite | NIT | Screens for elevated nitrite associated with certain commercial adulterants |
| Glutaraldehyde | GLUT | Screens for an aldehyde used in some commercial adulterants |
| pH | pH | Checks for unusually acidic or alkaline urine |
| Specific gravity | SG | Helps assess specimen dilution |
| Oxidants/PCC | OXI/PCC | Screens for oxidizing agents such as bleach, hydrogen peroxide and pyridinium chlorochromate |
Results must be interpreted using the color chart supplied with the product. Biological or medical factors may affect individual parameters. For example, urinary infection may produce nitrite, certain metabolic abnormalities may interfere with the glutaraldehyde pad, urinary protein may elevate specific gravity, and high antioxidant levels may affect the oxidants/PCC result.
Test Procedure Summary
Prepare: Allow the sealed test and urine specimen to reach 59-86°F (15-30°C) before testing.
Open: Remove the test from its sealed packaging and use it as soon as possible.
Test: Apply the urine specimen to the test as directed by the supplied procedure card and start the timer.
Interpret: Compare the reacted pads with the supplied color chart between 3 and 5 minutes.
This procedure summary does not replace the complete package insert or supplied procedure card. Follow the current instructions packaged with the product for specimen handling, timing, interpretation, precautions, quality control and disposal.
Specimen Handling and Storage
Collect urine in a clean, dry container and test it as soon as possible
The insert limits specimen storage to 2 hours at room temperature or 4 hours refrigerated at 36-46°F (2-8°C) before testing
Store unopened tests sealed at 36-86°F (2-30°C)
Do not freeze and do not use a test after the expiration date printed on the packaging
Materials
Provided: Specimen-validity tests
Provided: Color charts
Provided: Package insert and procedure cards
Required but not provided: Timer
Result Limitations
The specimen-validity parameters are intended to aid in identifying abnormal urine specimens, but they are not an all-inclusive screen for every possible adulterant or cause of an abnormal result. Control standards are not supplied with the product; the insert recommends testing positive and negative specimens or controls as good laboratory practice.
Instructions and Product Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Accutest Urine Adulteration Detection Strips screen for?
They screen creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity and oxidants/pyridinium chlorochromate in human urine. These parameters help assess specimen integrity.
How quickly are results available?
Compare the reacted pads with the supplied color chart between 3 and 5 minutes after initiating the test.
Do these strips test for drugs?
No. DS78 is a specimen-validity screen. It evaluates urine characteristics that may help identify dilution, substitution or certain adulterants, but it does not identify drugs or drug metabolites.
Does an abnormal result prove that someone tampered with a specimen?
No. Medical, biological and handling factors can affect specimen-validity parameters. An abnormal result is preliminary and should be evaluated under the applicable policy and confirmed by a more specific alternate chemical method.
Is this product CLIA-waived or intended for OTC home testing?
No CLIA-waived or OTC home-use claim is made for DS78. The currently linked package insert labels the product for forensic use only.
Is the oxidants/PCC screen one parameter or two?
It is one combined screening parameter for oxidants and pyridinium chlorochromate. DS78 therefore evaluates six specimen-validity parameters even though both OXI and PCC may appear in abbreviated product copy.
How many tests are included?
Each bottle contains 25 specimen-validity tests.
How should the product be stored?
Store the tests sealed at 36-86°F (2-30°C), do not freeze them and do not use them after the expiration date printed on the packaging.
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Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2 × 6 × 2 in |
