Effects of oral fluid contamination on two oral fluid testing systems

Authors: Reichardt, E.M., Baldwin, D. and Osselton, M.D.

Journal: Journal of Analytical Toxicology

Volume: 37

Issue: 4

Pages: 246-249

eISSN: 1945-2403

ISSN: 0146-4760

DOI: 10.1093/jat/bkt009

Abstract:

Oral fluid is a popular matrix for drug testing; however, little has been published concerning the effect that food or beverages may exert on oral fluid screening tests. This study describes the effects of 19 different foods, beverages and vinegars on two test systems, the Concateno Certus and Orasure Intercept. Samples giving positive screening results were subjected to confirmatory analysis using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Results showed that intermittent presumptive positive results for amphetamine, methadone, opiates and cocaine could be detected following the consumption of coffee, Coke, fruit juice, oranges, spicy food and toothpaste using the Orasure system if specimens were not collected in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended collection procedure.Following the consumption of vinegar, presumptive positives were observed using the Orasure system for up to 30 min post-exposure. No presumptive positives were observed using the Concateno system. It is a widely held view that foods and beverages disperse from the mouth within 10-15 min after their consumption, and hence are unlikely to affect oral fluid drug tests. This study shows that vinegar can affect immunoassay screening for an extended period following its consumption. © The Author [2013]. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.

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Effects of oral fluid contamination on two oral fluid testing systems.

Authors: Reichardt, E.M., Baldwin, D. and Osselton, M.D.

Journal: J Anal Toxicol

Volume: 37

Issue: 4

Pages: 246-249

eISSN: 1945-2403

DOI: 10.1093/jat/bkt009

Abstract:

Oral fluid is a popular matrix for drug testing; however, little has been published concerning the effect that food or beverages may exert on oral fluid screening tests. This study describes the effects of 19 different foods, beverages and vinegars on two test systems, the Concateno Certus and Orasure Intercept. Samples giving positive screening results were subjected to confirmatory analysis using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Results showed that intermittent presumptive positive results for amphetamine, methadone, opiates and cocaine could be detected following the consumption of coffee, Coke, fruit juice, oranges, spicy food and toothpaste using the Orasure system if specimens were not collected in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended collection procedure. Following the consumption of vinegar, presumptive positives were observed using the Orasure system for up to 30 min post-exposure. No presumptive positives were observed using the Concateno system. It is a widely held view that foods and beverages disperse from the mouth within 10-15 min after their consumption, and hence are unlikely to affect oral fluid drug tests. This study shows that vinegar can affect immunoassay screening for an extended period following its consumption.

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Preferred by: David Osselton and Eva Reichardt

Effects of Oral Fluid Contamination on Two Oral Fluid Testing Systems

Authors: Reichardt, E.M., Baldwin, D. and Osselton, M.D.

Journal: JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL TOXICOLOGY

Volume: 37

Issue: 4

Pages: 246-249

ISSN: 0146-4760

DOI: 10.1093/jat/bkt009

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Effects of oral fluid contamination on two oral fluid testing systems.

Authors: Reichardt, E.M., Baldwin, D. and Osselton, M.D.

Journal: Journal of analytical toxicology

Volume: 37

Issue: 4

Pages: 246-249

eISSN: 1945-2403

ISSN: 0146-4760

DOI: 10.1093/jat/bkt009

Abstract:

Oral fluid is a popular matrix for drug testing; however, little has been published concerning the effect that food or beverages may exert on oral fluid screening tests. This study describes the effects of 19 different foods, beverages and vinegars on two test systems, the Concateno Certus and Orasure Intercept. Samples giving positive screening results were subjected to confirmatory analysis using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Results showed that intermittent presumptive positive results for amphetamine, methadone, opiates and cocaine could be detected following the consumption of coffee, Coke, fruit juice, oranges, spicy food and toothpaste using the Orasure system if specimens were not collected in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended collection procedure. Following the consumption of vinegar, presumptive positives were observed using the Orasure system for up to 30 min post-exposure. No presumptive positives were observed using the Concateno system. It is a widely held view that foods and beverages disperse from the mouth within 10-15 min after their consumption, and hence are unlikely to affect oral fluid drug tests. This study shows that vinegar can affect immunoassay screening for an extended period following its consumption.

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