What are alcohol testing kits used for?

Alcohol testing kits are used to screen for alcohol consumption in workplace, clinical, legal, and personal settings. They can detect alcohol via breath, saliva (oral fluid), or urine metabolite testing depending on the kit type.

What types of alcohol testing kits are available?

Common alcohol testing kits include EtG urine alcohol metabolite tests (for longer detection windows), DOT-approved or non-DOT saliva alcohol screening devices (for on-site screening), and crush & blow breath alcohol test kits (for rapid breath screening).

How long can alcohol be detected in the body?

Detection time depends on the test type. Breath and saliva tests are designed for recent use and current impairment screening, while EtG (Ethyl Glucuronide) urine alcohol metabolite tests can detect alcohol use for up to 80 hours after consumption.

What is an EtG alcohol test?

An EtG (Ethyl Glucuronide) alcohol test is a urine test that detects alcohol metabolites rather than alcohol itself. It is used when a longer detection window is needed and can detect alcohol use for up to 80 hours after consumption and are intended for Forensic use only.

Are saliva alcohol tests DOT approved?

Some saliva alcohol screening devices are DOT approved for screening tests only. For DOT-related programs, choose a device clearly labeled as DOT approved and follow your organization’s collection and documentation procedures.

How do crush and blow breath alcohol test kits work?

Crush and blow breath alcohol test kits are disposable screening devices. The user crushes the internal ampoule and the subject blows into the end of the amouple; a color change indicates the presence of alcohol at or above the device’s threshold.

Which alcohol test should I choose: EtG, breath, or saliva?

Choose EtG urine tests when you need a longer detection window (up to 80 hours). Choose breath tests for immediate screening of current alcohol concentration levels. Choose saliva tests for fast, non-invasive on-site screening, including options that are DOT approved.

How accurate are alcohol testing kits?

Accuracy varies by test type and proper use. Professional-grade alcohol testing kits are designed for reliable screening when used according to instructions, including correct timing, sample collection, storage, and interpretation of results.

Alco-Screen Saliva Alcohol Test Exp Date 6/30/2026

Description

Alco-Screen Saliva Alcohol Test

Testing with the Alco-Screen saliva alcohol test is fast and easy. Instruct the donor to wet the reagant pad on the test strip with their saliva for several seconds. The Alco-Screen requires only a small amount of saliva to activate the test, even subjects with dry mouth can be tested successfully. Results are visible within two minutes.

Alco-Screen Estimates Alcohol Concentration

Because the proportion of alcohol in saliva is directly related to the proportion of alcohol in blood, the Alco-Screen can easily and quickly detect the presence of alcohol and estimate intoxication levels. The presence of alcohol in saliva causes the reagent pad to turn shades of green. Higher concentrations of alcohol create darker shades of green. The operator estimates intoxication levels by comparing the color change against color standards printed on the foil package at the 0.02%, 0.04%, 0.08%, and 0.30% BAC.

Ideal for Zero Tolerance Testing

The Alco-Screen is ideal for agencies with zero tolerance policies and for non-regulated employee workplace testing programs. Any green color on the reagent pad after two minutes indicates the presence of alcohol in the saliva of at least 0.02% or greater. 0.02% BAC is approximately the intoxication level from one drink, and is typically the lowest cut-off level used to determine if a person has been drinking alcohol.

Alco-Screen Detects Alcohol in Beverages

The Alco-Screen is one of the few devices that can detect the presence of alcohol in beverages. Because the Alco-Screen is calibrated to detect the very tiny amounts of alcohol present in saliva, the color standards on the test do not apply when testing beverages. The concentration of alcohol is extremely high in comparison to saliva. Dipping the strip into a beverage that contains alcohol causes the reagent pad to turn a very dark brown color.

Specs

Alco-Screen Product Specifications

Test Medium	Saliva
Test Principle	Enzyme
Reading Time	Two minutes
Results	Semi-quantitative
Measurement Range	0.02%, 0.04%, 0.08%, 0.30% color standards
Shelf life	One year from date of manufacture

Instructions for Use

Alco-Screen Saliva Alcohol Test Instructions

Features

Alco-Screen Product Features

Semi-quantitative results
Convenient test procedure
Results in two minutes
Can test beverages for alcohol
24 test strips per box
24 sputum collection cups included
Positive and negative control solutions used to conduct periodic quality checks are available at an additional cost

Product Library

Alco-Screen Alcohol Test Datasheet

Alco-Screen Product Insert

Reviews

Alco-Screen
Saliva Alcohol Test
Exp Date 6/30/2026

No Refunds or Returns available

Alco-Screen Saliva Alcohol Test Kit