QED A-150 Alcohol test FAQ’s. Answers to questions about QED A-150 alcohol tests. Learn how to use the QED alcohol test and read the test results.
Frequently asked questions about QED alcohol test answered here.
Work site testing is considered forensic testing. Therefore, CLIA regulations do not apply. The waived status for the Q.E.D. Saliva Alcohol Test under CLIA ’88 makes testing easier in ocations where our test is used as an in vitro diagnostic tool. These types of locations include: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, treatment facilities and so on
Gently apply slow and even pressure when placing the swab in the entry port. Too much pressure can jam the test. For best results, gently twist the collector into the entry port until the cotton touches the red filter pad and then begin pressing.
When a Q.E.D.® test result is positive, a dark purple color bar forms within the measurement scale. This color is distinctly darker than the pink or orange color seen as the sample fills the device. The color bar on a positive test — the same color seen in the QA Spot™ — develops within 2 minutes.
