Description
The Abbott iScreen Adulteration Test Strips answer the question every drug screen depends on: was this specimen real, fresh and untampered before the panel ever ran. One strip checks six validity parameters in one minute, so a diluted or spiked sample is flagged at the bench instead of disputed after the report.
- Parameters – Creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity and oxidants
- Read time – Results in 1 minute
- Expertise – No special training or expertise required
- Packaging – 25 strips per box
About These Specimen Validity Strips
Specimen tampering targets the gaps a drug panel cannot see: dilution lowers creatinine and specific gravity, while commercial adulterants add nitrites, glutaraldehyde or oxidants that attack the assay chemistry. One strip reads all six parameters against a color chart, giving the collector a documented validity result beside every drug result. Abbott positions the strip as a beneficial addition to any drug testing program.
The strip requires no instrumentation and no special training, and results develop in one minute. Readings are a preliminary screen for adulteration only, and abnormal results should be sent to a laboratory for confirmation. The strip does not report the level or concentration of any compound it detects.
Features and Benefits
Validity Coverage
- Six parameters – Creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity and oxidants or PCC on one strip
- Dilution detection – Creatinine and specific gravity expose watered or substituted specimens
- Adulterant detection – Nitrite, glutaraldehyde and oxidant pads flag chemical tampering products
Bench Workflow
- One minute results – Validity is confirmed before the drug panel result is recorded
- No training barrier – No special training or expertise is required to run the strip
- Program add on – Pairs with any urine cup, cassette or dip card program
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Abbott Toxicology
- Specimen: Urine
- Format: Adulteration test strip
- Results time: 1 minute
- Catalog number: I-DUC-111
- Packaging: 25 strips per box
- Market: United States only
Parameters
- Detected: Creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity and oxidants/PCC
- Use: For adulteration screening purposes only, not for diagnostic use
Browse related categories: diagnostic test kits and urinalysis strips.
Why Choose This Product
A drug result is only as defensible as the specimen behind it, and validity strips are the cheapest integrity insurance a program can buy. One minute at collection time prevents the disputes that surface days later.
- Integrity documented – Every drug result gains a matching validity record
- Catches dilution – Creatinine and specific gravity expose the most common tampering method
- Catches chemistry – Oxidant and nitrite pads flag commercial adulterant products
- One minute cost – The check adds a minute per collection, not a lab fee
Frequently Asked Questions
What does each parameter detect?
Creatinine and specific gravity detect dilution, the most common form of tampering. Nitrites, glutaraldehyde and oxidants or PCC are chemicals found in specimen subversion products and are not normally present in human urine, while pH exposes acidic or alkaline adulterants.
How long do results take?
Results develop in one minute. The strip is read against its color chart at the collection bench.
Does a strip result prove tampering on its own?
No. The strip provides a preliminary screen for adulteration only and does not report concentrations. Abnormal results should be sent to a laboratory for confirmation.
Who should run validity strips?
Any program that reports urine drug results benefits, because the strip verifies the specimen behind the panel. No special training or expertise is required.
Is this the genuine Abbott strip?
This listing covers the genuine Abbott Toxicology strip under manufacturer catalog number I-DUC-111. Strips arrive in original manufacturer packaging through the authorized distributor.
