CLIA Waived Drug Tests Review

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Published on May 9th, 2018

The CSI 12-Panel Cup is a high-quality CLIA waived drug test cup manufactured by TransMed Drug Testing.

What is a CLIA Waived Test?

CLIA waived drug tests are qualitative preliminary immunoassays that yield repeatable, 99.9% accurate results. Instant drug tests used in clinical settings must have a CLIA waiver to be eligible for reimbursement. Other features and benefits of CLIA waived drug tests include:

  • Fully integrated system
  • FDA 510(k) Cleared
  • Multiple drug test panels
  • No tilting required
  • Easy-to-interpret visual results
  • Results in 5 minutes
  • 99.9% accurate
  • Built-in temperature and adulteration strips

Examples of CLIA Waived Test Cups

One of the most commonly used CLIA waived urine drug tests is DrugConfirm Advanced, a proprietary label with industry-wide recognition for safety, accuracy, and reliability.

T-Cup drug tests and QuickScreen test cups are other well-known options. These CLIA waived tests each have the ability to detect multiple drugs of abuse within minutes. Drug panel combinations are also fully customizable when you order your supplies in bulk.


What is a 12-Panel Drug Test?

12-panel drug test cups are often also CLIA waived, since this comprehensive testing requirement is most common in clinical laboratory settings.

There are many benefits in using 12-panel drug tests, namely that this test provides a well-rounded insight into someone's history of drug use.

12-panel drug tests are available in virtually every format:

  • 12-panel urine test cups
  • 12-panel urine dip cards
  • 12-panel saliva drug tests
  • 12-panel hair follicle tests

CLIA Waived Test Cut-Off Levels

Drug Name

Abbreviation

Cutoff Level

Minimum Detection Time in Urine*

Maximum Detection Time in Urine*

Calibrator

Amphetamine
Amphetamine

AMP
AMP-500

1000 ng/mL
500 ng/mL

2-7 hours

2-4 days

D-Amphetamine

Barbiturates

BAR

300 ng/mL

2-4 hours

1-3 weeks

Secobarbital

Benzodiazepines

BZO / BZD

300 ng/mL

2-7 hours

1-4 days

Benzoylecgonine

Buprenorphine

BUP

10 ng/mL

2-3 hours

1 day

Buprenorphine

Cocaine
Cocaine

COC
COC-150

300 ng/mL
150 ng/mL

1-4 hours

2-4 days

Benzoylecgonine

Ecstasy

MDMA

500 ng/mL

1-3 days

1-2 days

D,L- Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine

Marijuana

THC

50 ng/mL

2 hours

up to 40 days

11-nor-Δ9-THC-9 COOH

Methadone

MTD / MAD

300 ng/mL

3-8 hours

1-3 days

Methadone

Methadone Metabolite

EDDP

300 ng/mL

1-4 hours

2-4 days

2-Ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-dipheylpyrrolidine

Methamphetamine

mAMP / MET
mAMP-500

1000 ng/mL
500 ng/m

2-7 hours

2-4 days

D-Methamphetamine

Morphine

MOP / OPI-300

300 ng/mL

2 hours

2-3 days

Morphine

Opiates

OPI

2000 ng/mL

2 hours

2-3 days

Morphine

Oxycodone

OXY

100 ng/mL

1-3 hours

1-2 days

Oxycodone

Phencyclidine

PCP

25 ng/mL

4-6 hours

7-14 days

Phencyclidine

Propoxyphene

PPX

300 ng/mL

1-2 days

N/A

Propoxyphene

Tricyclic Antidepressants

TCA

1000 ng/mL

8-12 hours

2-7 days

Nortriptyline

* Detection times are not guaranteed. Reference configuration above for included drug panels.

Source: http://www.transmedco.com/CLIA/CSI-12.html

CLIA Waived Test Detection Times

Drug Name

Abbreviation

Classification

Cutoff Level(s)

Maximum Detection Time in Urine*

Calibrator

Alcohol

ALC

Forensic Use

>0.04 B.A.C.

days

Ethanol

Cotinine

COT

Forensic Use

200 ng/mL

days

Cotinine

Ethyl Glucuronide / Ethanol

EtG-300
EtG-500

Forensic Use

300 ng/mL
500 ng/mL

Up to 80 Hours

Ethyl Glucuronide

Fentanyl

FEN

Forensic Use

300 ng/mL

days

Fentanyl

K2/Spice

K2-25
K2-50

Forensic Use

25 ng/mL
50 ng/mL

days

JWH-073 / JWH-018

Methylphenidate

MPD

Forensic Use

300 ng/mL

days

Methylphenidate

Methaqualone

MQL

Forensic Use

300 ng/mL

4 days

Methaqualone

6-Monoacetylmorphine

6-MAM

Forensic Use

10 ng/mL

days

6-Monoacetylmorphine

Tramadol

TRA

Forensic Use

200 ng/mL

days

Tramadol

Source: http://www.transmedco.com/CLIA/CSI-12.html

If reliability is a concern when conducting your drug testing procedure, CLIA waived drug tests offer unbeatable accuracy. Explore our collection of CLIA waived tests to find the right fit for your business at savings you will appreciate.

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