The Urine Adulteration Test Strips
A semi-quantitative colour comparision screen for the detection of Creatinine, Nitrite, Glutaraldehyde, pH, Specific Gravity, Oxidants and Pyridinium Chlorochromate in human urine.
The test is based on a chemical reaction between the chemical reagent on each test pad and the urine specimen, which effects a colour change in the test pad. Each of the plastic strips contains six chemically treated reagent pads. One minute after the activation of the reagent pads by the urine specimen, the colours that appear on the pads can be compared with the printed colour chart on the canister.
Parameters on Adulteration Test Strips (SVT):
Creatinine – Creatinine is a waste product of creatine, an amino-acid contained in muscle tissue and found in urine. A person may attempt to foil a test by drinking excessive amounts of water or diuretics such as herbal teas to “flush” the system. Creatinine and specific gravity are two ways to check for dilution and flushing. Low creatinine and specific gravity levels may indicate dilute urine. The absence of creatinine (<5 mg/dl) is indicative of a specimen not consistent with human urine.
Specific Gravity tests for sample dilution. Values outside the normal range of 1.003 to 1.030 may be the result of specimen dilution or adulteration.
Nitrite – include common commercial adulterants such as Klear or Whizzies. They work by oxidizing the major cannabinoid metabolite THC-COOH. Normal urine should contain no trace of nitrite.
Glutaraldehyde – Adulterants such as UrinAid and Clear Choice contain glutaraldehyde which may cause false negative screening results by disrupting the enzyme used in some immunoassay tests. Glutaraldehyde is not normally found in urine.
pH – Normal pH levels should be in the range of 4.0 to 9.0. Values outside of this range may indicate sample tampering.
Oxidants/PCC – Oxidizing agents such as bleach, hydrogen peroxide and pyridinium chlorochromate (UrineLuck) are commonly used adulterants. Normal human urine should not contain oxidants or PCC.
Features:
Quick dip-and-read Test
Accurate results in 30 sec to 2 min
Ready-to-use and disposable
Specifications:
25 strips /bottle or 100 strips/ bottle with insert
