OraSure Q.E.D. A150 Saliva Alcohol Test

Yes, the OraSure Q.E.D. A150 is one of the most rigorously compliant saliva alcohol tests available, suitable for professional screening in regulated environments. It is both FDA-cleared and DOT-approved, in addition to being CLIA-waived.

This comprehensive regulatory status ensures broad applicability, including:

• DOT-Approved: Accepted by the Department of Transportation for mandatory workplace screening (e.g., random, post-accident, and follow-up testing).
• FDA-Cleared: Demonstrates compliance with strict US safety and efficacy standards.
• CLIA-Waived: Allows for easy, simple, point-of-care administration in various clinical and non-laboratory settings.

This device is a leading choice for institutions and occupational health due to its trusted, legally defensible results.

The OraSure Q.E.D. A150 Saliva Alcohol Test delivers rapid, quantitative results in as little as two minutes.

This fast turnaround minimizes wait times, making it ideal for efficient point-of-care screening. The results are presented in a clear, thermometer-like format, providing precise measurements across the 0 to 145 mg/dL range.

Yes, the OraSure Q.E.D. A150 is designed for high precision, delivering results that have a 98% correlation to blood gas chromatography.

This high level of accuracy ensures reliability for professional use, providing precise quantitative results across a measurement range of 0 to 145 mg/dL.

Yes, the OraSure Q.E.D. A150 Saliva Alcohol Test is designed for simple and rapid point-of-care use. Its user-friendly design ensures accurate results without complex steps:

• Simple Procedure: The entire testing process involves an easy, simple-to-use three-step procedure.
• Rapid Results: Quantitative readings are delivered in as little as two minutes.
• Unambiguous Interpretation: Results are displayed clearly across a quantitative scale using a thermometer-like reading, which minimizes the chance of misinterpretation.
• Quality Assurance: The unique QA Spot™ feature confirms that the correct specimen quantity was applied in the proper location, ensuring reliable test administration.

Yes, the OraSure Q.E.D. A150 is highly suitable and approved for professional screening due to its rigorous regulatory compliance. It is the first saliva alcohol test that is:

• FDA-cleared
• CLIA-waived
• DOT-approved (Department of Transportation)

This robust regulatory status establishes the device as a reliable instrument for quantitative alcohol measurement (0 to 145 mg/dL), demonstrating a 98% correlation to blood gas chromatography. Results are delivered rapidly in as little as two minutes.

This precision and compliance make it ideal for use in various mandated professional settings, including:

• Occupational Health: DOT and non-DOT worksite testing (e.g., random, post-accident, follow-up screening).
• Clinical Settings: Use in physician offices, emergency departments, and for admission screening.
• Justice Systems: Compliance testing, admissions, and intervention counseling.

The OraSure Q.E.D. A150 Saliva Alcohol Test is designed to provide highly precise quantitative results for alcohol concentration, suitable for occupational, clinical, and justice system use. Its quantitative range and accuracy are key features:

• Measurement Range: 0 to 145 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter).
• Accuracy: The test demonstrates an impressive 98% correlation to blood gas chromatography, confirming its precision.

Results are available rapidly (in as little as two minutes) and are displayed using a clear, thermometer-like reading indicator to minimize the potential for misinterpretation.

Yes, the OraSure Q.E.D. A150 Saliva Alcohol Test includes a built-in quality assurance feature called the QA Spot™.

This mechanism is crucial for test reliability and helps minimize errors by assuring the administrator that the specimen was applied correctly. The QA Spot™ verifies both:

• The correct quantity of the specimen was used.
• The specimen was placed in the proper location on the cassette.

This quality check is essential for ensuring the quantitative results remain highly accurate.

A standard box of the OraSure Q.E.D. A150 Saliva Alcohol Test contains all the necessary components for 10 individual tests.

Each box includes:

• 10 ready-to-use Q.E.D. A150 test devices
• Specimen collection swabs for safe and proper saliva collection
• A sheet of product instructions

Note that the product is generally sold in case quantities (e.g., a Case of 30 or Case of 100), which are composed of multiple 10-test boxes.

The OraSure Q.E.D. A150 Saliva Alcohol Test is designed with longevity in mind for inventory stocking in clinical and occupational settings, featuring a shelf life of 1.5 years from the date of purchase. The warranty remains valid until the product is used or until the expiration date is reached.

Yes, the product is manufactured in the USA, ensuring adherence to specific quality standards.