How It Works

Positively identify the donor to be tested. Explain the test procedure to the donor. Provide donor instructions if desired. Confirm that the donor has not had anything in his or her mouth for 10 minutes prior to providing the oral fluid sample. If the donor has had anything in his/her mouth within the last 10 minutes, wait 10 minutes prior to beginning the collection process.

Inspect the expiration date on the Intercept® collection device packaging and open the outer packaging containing the collection pad and the specimen vial. Place the specimen vial on a flat surface in view of the donor. Instruct the donor to remove the handle and remove the collection device from the packaging sleeve.

Instruct the donor to place the collection pad between the lower cheek and gums and gently rub the pad back and forth along the gum line until the pad is moist.

Once moist, leave collection pad between cheek and gums for a full two (2) minutes.

After 2 minutes, have the donor open the specimen vial in an upright position, with the tip pointed downward, by gently rocking the cap back and forth to avoid spilling the contents. Instruct the donor to push the collection pad into the specimen vial as far as it will go.

Instruct the donor to snap the collection wand at the scored line against the side of the vial. Instruct the donor to not tilt the vial or spill the fluid inside.

Instruct the donor to place the cap onto the vial until it snaps, ensuring a secure fit.

Instruct donor to place tamper evident seal across the top of the specimen vial and down the sides, date and initial.

Place the specimen vial(s) and any required chain of custody form into the specimen bag.  Place the specimen bag into the overnight shipping package and send the specimen to the laboratory for testing.