Cassette/Dipstick/Panel High Sensative Carisoprodol (CAR) Rapid
Test Drug Abuse Test Kit Diagnosis
Applications:
The Carisoprodol Rapid Test Cassette (Urine) is a rapid
chromatographic immunoassay for the detection of Carisoprodol in
human urine at a cut-off concentration of 2000ng/mL.
This assay provides only a qualitative, preliminary analytical test
result. A more specific alternate chemical method must be used in
order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Gas
chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is the preferred
confirmatory method. Clinical consideration and professional
judgment should be applied to any drug of abuse test result,
particularly when preliminary positive results are used.
Description:
Carisoprodol, marketed under the brand name Soma among others, is a
medication used for musculoskeletal pain. Use is only approved for
up to three weeks. Effects generally begin within half an hour and
last for up to six hours. It is taken by mouth.
Common side effects include headache, dizziness, and sleepiness.
Serious side effect may include addiction, allergic reactions, and
seizures. In people with a sulfa allergy certain formulations may
result in problems. Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding is
not clear. Mepro/bamate and other muscle-relaxing drugs often were
subjects of misuse in the 1950s and 60s. Overdose cases were
reported as early as 1957, and have been reported on several
occasions since then.
Carisoprodol is metabolized by the liver and excreted by the
kidneys so this drug must be used with caution with patients that
have impaired hepatic or renal function. Because of potential for
more severe side effects, this drug is on the list to avoid for
elderly people.
The Carisoprodol Rapid Test is a rapid urine screening test that
can be performed without the use of an instrument. The test
utilizes a monoclonal antibody to selectively detect elevated
levels of Carisoprodol in urine. The Carisoprodol Rapid Test
(Urine) yields a positive result when Carisoprodol in urine exceeds
2000ng/mL.
How to use?
DIRECTIONS FOR CASSETTE USE
Allow the test, urine specimen, and/or controls to reach room
temperature (15-30ºC) prior to testing.
1. Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening it. Remove
the test cassette from the sealed pouch and use it within one hour.
2. Place the test cassette on a clean and level surface. Hold the
dropper vertically and transfer 3 full drops of urine (approx. 120
ng/mL) to the specimen well (S) of the test cassette, and then start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles
in the specimen well (S). See the illustration below.
3. Wait for the color line(s) to appear. The result should be read
at 5 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.
DIRECTIONS FOR PANEL USE
Allow the test, urine specimen, and/or controls to reach room
temperature (15-30ºC) prior to testing.
1. Remove the test panel from the sealed pouch and use it within
one hour.
2. Remove the cap.
3. With the arrow pointing toward the urine specimen, immerse the
test panel vertically in the urine specimen for at least 10 to 15
seconds. Immerse the panel to the level of the wavy lines at least,
but not above the arrows on the test panel.
4. Replace the cap and place the test panel on a non-absorbent flat
surface.
5. Start the timer and wait for the colored lines to appear.
6. The test result should be read at 5 minutes. Do not interpret
the result after 10 minutes.
DIRECTIONS FOR DIPSTICK USE
Allow test, urine specimen, and/or controls to reach room
temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing.
1. Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening it. Remove
the test dipstick from the sealed pouch or closed canister and use
it within one hour.
2.With arrows pointing toward the urine specimen, immerse the test
dipstick vertically in the urine specimen for at least 10-15
seconds. Do not pass the maximum line (MAX) on the test dipstick
when immersing the strip. See the illustration below.
3. Place the test dipstick on a non-absorbent flat surface, start
the timer and wait for the colored line(s) toappear. Read results
at 5 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
(Please refer to the illustration)
NEGATIVE:* Two distinct colored lines appear. One colored line
should be in the control line region (C), and another colored line
should be in the test line region (T). This negative result
indicates that the Carisoprodol concentration is below the
detectable level (2000ng/mL).
*NOTE: The shade of color in the test line region (T) will vary,
but it should be considered negative whenever there is even a faint
colored line.
POSITIVE: One colored line appears in the control region (C). No
line appears in the test line region (T).This positive result indicates that the Carisoprodol concentration
exceeds the detectable level (2000ng/mL).
INVALID: Control line (C) fails to appear. Insufficient specimen
volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likely
reasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat
the test using a new test. If the problem persists, discontinue
using the lot immediately and contact your local distributor.
Cat. No. | Product Description | Specimen | Format | Kit Size | Cut-Off | Status |
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DCAR-102 | Carisoprodol (CAR) Rapid Test Cassette | Urine | Cassette | 40 T | 2000 ng/mL* | CE |
DCAR-114 | Carisoprodol (CAR) Rapid Test Panel | Urine | Panel | 40 T | CE |
DCAR-101 | Carisoprodol (CAR) Rapid Test Dipstick | Urine | Dipstick | 50 T | CE
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