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Are there any external controls for drugs of abuse kits such as Integrated E-Z Split Key Cup II? I found some external controls but they come in 1 ml vials. The package insert for these DOA cups don’t state the minimum volume required for testing. Will a 1 ml vial of control be sufficient?
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Kathy Andrews MLT, RT
Point of Care Coordinator / Coordinatrice des Analyses Hors Laboratoire
Moncton & Miramichi Area / Régions de Moncton et Miramichi
Horizon Health Network / Reseau de Sante Horizon
Tel: (506)-857-5315 Fax: (506) 857-5325
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Our drug cups say for patient samples to use 30mL, but the QC comes in 5mL size. the rep says it is ok to just cover the bottom of the strips with the QC - we don't need a full 30mL (or even 5mL) as long as all strips have some QC touching them and the internal controls are acceptable. We are using First Sign Drugs of Abuse Testing Cups (and their QC as well - I believe it is ~$30 per set of 5mL QC)

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