Saliva and Urine Confirmation Kits

What Are Drug Test Confirmation Kits?

A drug test confirmation kit is a specialised collection kit supplied with all necessary consumables to securely collect a saliva or urine specimen following a positive or non-negative screening result. These kits are used when initial screening results need to be sent to a NATA-accredited laboratory for official confirmation and verification.

Confirmation kits support proper specimen handling, identification, and chain-of-custody procedures, ensuring results are accurate, defensible, and compliant with Australian workplace testing requirements.

Typical components of a confirmation kit include:

• Two capped specimen bottles
• One collection cup with temperature strip
• One biohazard bag with absorbent pad
• Number-matched barcode seals
• A custody and control document for chain-of-custody compliance

These components ensure the sample is correctly identified, securely sealed, and fully traceable during transport to the laboratory.

Why Confirmation Testing Matters

Initial screening tests, such as saliva or urine rapid kits, are highly effective for quick on-site drug detection, but they are not definitive. Australian standards and workplace drug and alcohol testing programs often require that non-negative results be confirmed by a certified laboratory before employment, legal, or safety decisions are made.

Confirmation testing is essential when:

• A legally defensible result is required
• An onsite screening test returns a non-negative result
• Workplace policy or regulations mandate confirmation
• Evidence is required for incident investigations or compliance reporting

Using a quality confirmation kit ensures specimens are correctly collected and prepared for accurate laboratory analysis.

When to Use Saliva vs Urine Confirmation Kits

Saliva confirmation kits are used when an oral fluid screening test returns a non-negative result. Saliva samples are preferred for detecting recent drug use and offer a lower risk of tampering due to supervised collection.

Urine confirmation kits are used when a urine screening test requires verification through more precise laboratory methods. Urine testing is widely used because it detects drug metabolites over a longer timeframe, increasing sensitivity across a broader range of substances.

Both saliva and urine confirmation kits support proper sample handling, temperature monitoring, identification, and secure transport to NATA-accredited laboratories.

Drug Testing Methods Explained

Oral fluid drug testing uses a mouth swab to collect saliva samples. It is increasingly used in Australian workplaces due to its ease of administration and reduced privacy concerns. Collection can be closely monitored, reducing the risk of tampering.

Urine Drug Testing

Urine drug testing is one of the most established testing methods and is commonly used for pre-employment, workplace, and compliance testing. It detects a wide range of substances and provides a broader detection window compared to saliva testing.

All Oz Drug Tests urine drug test kits are designed to be accurate, fast, and easy to use. Each batch is laboratory tested before release to ensure compliance with Australian Standards.

Substances Detected by Urine Drug Tests

Our urine drug tests can detect a wide range of substances, including:

• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Benzodiazepines
• OPI/MOP
• Methadone
• Buprenorphine
• Antidepressants
• Phencyclidine
• Barbiturates
• Oxidants
• pH levels
• Glutaraldehyde
• Amphetamine
• Methamphetamine
• Morphine
• MDMA (ecstasy)
• Oxycodone
• Tricyclics
• Tramadol
• Fentanyl
• Alcohol
• Specific gravity
• Nitrite
• Creatinine

Substances Detected by Saliva Drug Tests

Our saliva drug tests can detect the following substances at specified cut-off levels:

• Cocaine (50 ng/ml)
• Benzodiazepines including Oxazepam (10 ng/ml)
• Opiates (50 ng/ml)
• Oxycodone (40 ng/ml)
• Methamphetamine (50 ng/ml)
• THC metabolites (25 ng/ml)
• Amphetamines (50 ng/ml)
• MDMA (50 ng/ml)
• Alcohol at 0.02%, 0.08%, 0.15%, or 0.30% BAC

Compliance With Australian Standards

All Oz Drug Tests confirmation kits are supplied in line with applicable Australian Standards, including:

• AS 4760 for oral fluid drug testing
• AS 4308 for urine drug testing

Confirmation analysis is performed by NATA-accredited laboratories, ensuring results are accurate, compliant, and suitable for workplace, safety, and regulatory requirements. For businesses running broader workplace programs, our compliance test kits can help support consistent drug and alcohol screening procedures.

Who Uses Confirmation Kits?

Our confirmation kits are trusted by:

• Employers and business owners
• HR and workplace safety managers
• Occupational health professionals
• Drug testing collectors and providers
• Transport, construction, mining, and logistics industries

They play a critical role in maintaining safe workplaces and compliant drug and alcohol testing programs.

Browse Our Confirmation Kit Range

Browse our range of saliva and urine drug test confirmation kits below. Our products are suitable for workplace drug and alcohol programs, pre-employment test kits, incident testing, and professional specimen collection.

If you need help selecting the right confirmation kit for your testing requirements, our team is available to assist.