DRI Oxidant Reagent 6 x 18mL

The DRI® General Oxidant-Detect® Test is intended for the detection of urine adulteration by oxidizing compounds. A complete urine drug of abuse testing program normally involves specimen collection, initial screening with an immunoassay, followed by a confirmation test, such as gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry (GC/MS), for the positive samples.1 Many drug users will attempt to evade detection by adulterating the specimen in order to produce false negative results during the initial immunoassay screening. Adulteration methods include dilution with water, substitution with a drug free liquid, addition of readily available household materials (e.g., vinegar, baking soda, liquid drain opener, detergent, etc.) or tampering with certain chemicals (e.g., Urine-Aid, which contains glutaraldehyde or Klear, which contains potassium nitrite). Additionally, drug users may alter their urine pH (acidity or alkalinity) to facilitate faster drug (e.g.,phencyclidine, amphetamines) elimination.