Urine Drug Screens

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We are planning to implement POC urine drug screens in provider offices. We are uncertain how to ensure the temperature and adulteration strips are read at the correct times. For example, our product instructions say to read some results immediately, some at 30 seconds and some at 45 seconds. The staff are not standing outside the door with a timer. Can anyone share with me how you are meeting the timing to read these results? Any other helpful tips or problems to avoid? Thanks.

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Debra Galatioto

Wed May 27, 2026 at 11:39AM

We use a timer

Oliver HAN

Wed May 27, 2026 at 12:29PM

In most cases, you don't need to read the adulteration strip right away, you can read it along with the test results.

Michael ZuZu

Thu May 28, 2026 at 12:14PM

We are using the new Abbott iScreen cups with 14 components and have decided to take advantage of the option for the urine to be collected in a dry, clean container rather than the actual specimen cup. The clinician would then take the urine from the patient and start the timer only after the urine specimen is added to the test cup. This alleviates need to stand outside the restroom and attempt timing them they take their time to void, wash hands, etc., before coming out of the restroom.

Arthur Sanchez

Thu May 28, 2026 at 3:03PM

We are trying to introduce "Key" UDS cups for a similar reason. PPTVIEW.

they would allow for more accurate reading as you can "activate" it after the patient has collected.

though we are running into poor reception from our clinical areas :/

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