Dräger DCD 5000

As an ultra-filtrate of the blood, oral fluid (saliva) is scientifically recognized and well established in clinical chemical diagnosis. Oral fluid samples are widely accepted as specimens for on-site and lab-based drugs of abuse diagnostic analysis.

Reliable confirmation of screening results and an accurate lab-based analysis both require a sample collection system that does not adversely affect the level and nature of drug storage, transportation and recovery.

The Drager DCD 5000 shows minimal variance in the volume of the sample collected and due to a very high recovery rate it is possible to obtain semi-quantitative conclusions related to the concentration of the analyte found in the sample at the time of collection. The device design allows for quick, simple and reliable non-invasive oral fluid sample collection, with minimal risk in terms of hygiene and potential infections to the personnel taking the sample. The sample extraction by the laboratory has also been simplified with a patented sample ejector, minimizing the risk of infection to laboratory personnel.