Changes in legislation have made marijuana use legal in many places and cannabis is outpacing alcohol as the daily drug of choice. This has changed the landscape of drug testing and in many cases the zero-tolerance policies have been challenging to enforce with traditional drug testing methods.
Breath testing offers the shortest detection window (2-4 hours) correlating well with the window of recent use. Breath offers a fast and non-invasive method for sample collection. Combined with sensitive laboratory analysis breath presents an easily adoptable testing method for recent cannabis use whether done at workplaces or at a roadside checkpoint.
Omega Laboratories is currently in the process of incorporating breath testing into its suite of services. This validation includes a test method for the simultaneous quantification of Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Δ-8-THC, cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN) in breath aerosols collected using Cannabix Technologies’ Breath Collection Unit (BCU). This establishes Omega and Cannabix as the premier technology for collecting and testing breath for recent marijuana usage. This method validation marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of innovative solutions for drug testing and safety assurance.
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Cannabix Breath Collection Unit (BCU)
Cannabix Technologies Inc. and Omega have collaborated to optimize the design of the Cannabix BCU and compact Breath Cartridge technology. The BCU includes a start-up unit air flow self-check, the ability to collect an ambient air sample to rule out external contamination from the immediate surrounding area, a split sample configured Breath Cartridge to simultaneously collect an A and B sample, and a collection system that will stop drawing in air should the donor stop breathing into the device. This prevents the device from pulling in ambient air from the surrounding area and a donor from trying to cheat the collection. The Cannabix BCU is at the forefront of advanced breath collection tools to collect breath accurately and non-invasively.
Omega Laboratories breath testing
With credible and extensive research backing Cannabix's technology, including validation studies demonstrating its efficacy, Omega Laboratories is confident in the reliability and accuracy of the THC breath test system. In partnership with Cannabix, Omega has completed a full validation study that will be published to further demonstrate the effectiveness of the breath testing system in real-world testing scenarios. This will ensure unparalleled accuracy and reliability for clients.
Streamlined testing process
The integration of Cannabix's THC BCU technology with Omega Laboratories' testing protocols will enable rapid and precise detection of THC levels in breath samples. This innovative approach not only streamlines the testing process but also ensures reliable results for clients across various industries, including law enforcement, workplace safety, and healthcare.
Highest forensic standards of quality & integrity
All breath samples analyzed by Omega Laboratories undergo a testing process using mass spectrometry (mass spec), a gold standard in analytical chemistry to confirm which analytes are present. This meticulous approach reinforces Omega's commitment to maintaining the highest forensic standards of quality and integrity.
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