Saliva Test

Saliva/oral fluid-based drug tests can generally detect drug use from the previous day. Saliva or oral fluid based drug tests are becoming more prevalent because of their convenience and the fact that they are difficult to adulterate.

Saliva testing has become more popular due to its efficacy in determining results of post-accident testing. It has been used to determine the presence of alcohol in the saliva and a relatively good approximation of blood alcohol content. Saliva tests provide samples that are acquired under direct observation, present a minimal risk of tampering, are non-invasive, and can detect alcohol use and recent drug abuse.

On-site oral based tests facilitate the implementation of random testing programs. Random testing has been proven to be the most effective type of drug-free workplace drug screening.