Which Drug Test to choose:TestnowLtd

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Many parents are drawn to the conclusion that their youngsters are taking drugs by changes in moods, erratic school attendance and performance, lack of appetite and other significant changes from the ‘normal’ child behaviour that they are used to. Unfortunately these can also be the signs of ‘growing up’, or entering adulthood. The more obvious symptoms of drug use can only be experienced when the child is ‘high’ on drugs, and usually that is not when the parent is present.

Testnow offers a range of drug testing kits which can check for the presence of various drugs either in breath, urine or saliva. The kits are branded to be recognised instantly and to make things simpler, we have indicated the most popular combinations of tests with our best buy symbol. The more specialised tests are part of our range for professionals or for those parents who have targeted a particular drug type such as cannabis or ecstasy.

We sell each kit in singular units, however a five pack is more useful as either a deterrent or to confirm a positive test, - it also works out cheaper! Should your child have a positive result, then Testnow offers information on the best course of action both on the website in the form of links to government agencies, help organisations and in literature packed with each test.

We also stock an innovative new product (drug sustance test) for testing any substance you might find around the house to confirm which type of drug it is.

Which Test to buy and why?

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at the end of each description will take you directly to the test described. All drug tests register if a drug is present or not. The main difference is the timescale over which the drug is tested ie whether you need a short time result which will show in a matter of hours since taking the drug, or a more long term result, ie 1-5 days. This difference will enable you to make the appropriate selection. Sometimes it is preferable to have several different types available or by trying which is best for you by purchasing the sample pack.

Breath Tests : (Alcohol only) 1 - 4 hours

This are a simple 'blow in the bag' device only for alcohol analysis. The result is immediate and shows the concentration of alcohol by colouring crystals to a dark green from yellow and indicate 'over the limit' status by the colour moving beyond the calibrated line. It is fast and easy to use.

Oral fluid Tests : (Full range of drug types) Accuracy up to 48 hrs, 96hrs for cannabis

Saliva tests also known as oral fluid tests, will detect drugs of abuse for up to 48 hours after ingestion, longer in the case of cannibis. Depending on the type of test, saliva or oral fluid is easily collected either directly in the mouth or squeezed into a sampler from which the reading can be obtained. It is easy to use and flexible in location but will only detect what the donor has been taking in the last 48 hours or so. Mostly this is used as an immediate test if the youngster appears to be under the influence.

Urine Tests : 1-4 day indicator

Cheap and quick to test with dipsticks into a sample of urine. Urine tests are good for on-site results and for checking drug use over the last few days. Don't underestimate the deterrent effect of these tests to keep a child on the straight and narrow. Its main weaknesses are the potential for evasion and substitution, and some parents find it unpleasant to ask their children to provide a sample but certainly the test of choice for most.

Drug substance tests (1-2 minutes)

These quick test substance checkers are used to confirm an item found by a parent in a bedroom or in a plastic bag or indeed a loose pill to confirm drug type. Cannabis in the form of leaf and resin can be mistaken for many other items like tobacco used in a roll up, however this instant check will confirm what the drug is. We are the UK distributor of this innovative product.

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