BIOLOGY OF THE CANNABIS THC15 SALIVARY SELF-TEST

∆9-THC is the main psychoactive component of cannabis. After consumption, it is found in this form in the saliva. Cannabis consumption can lead to disorders of the central nervous system, by altering sensory perception, coordination and memory. Consumers also describe other symptoms such as paranoia, anxiety, depression, confusion, hallucinations and increased heart rate. These various effects have a negative influence on the ability to drive a vehicle.

EPIDEMIOLOGY FROM THE CANNABIS THC15 SALIVARY SELF-TEST

In 2014, 17 million people declared having taken cannabis in their lifetime, 4.6 million during the year, 1.4 million at least 10 times during the month and 700,000 daily.

PRINCIPLE OF THE CANNABIS SALIVARY SELF-TEST

Medisur's THC 15ng/mL cannabis saliva self-test can detect cannabis consumption over a short period of a few hours (on average up to 12 hours for an occasional user), depending on the dose.

In an occasional user, i.e. consuming cannabis less than 2 times a week, it can be estimated that a saliva test, carried out with a device authorized for the screening tests provided for in Articles R. 235-3 and R. 235-4 of the Highway Code (saliva tests used by the National Gendarmerie and the National Police; detection threshold: 15 ng/mL), will be positive at least until the 12th hour following the last consumption. It is therefore recommended to wait at least 12 hours after the last consumption to do the saliva cannabis test, if it is negative then in the majority of cases, the saliva test carried out by the gendarmerie would be negative.

OBJECTIVE OF THE CANNABIS SALIVARY SELF-TEST

The objective of this test is to detect recent cannabis consumption, a window when the consumer is still under the effect of the drug. It allows to become aware, after the use of cannabis, of the presence of THC in the body.

This is a tool for self-assessing one's physical condition after consumption. It is a test for the benefit of the consumer and those around them to help with dialogue and care. 

It is not a tool allowing the user to avoid police checks. The consumption of cannabis, unlike alcohol, being prohibited in France, the tests of the gendarmerie detect "the slightest trace". The driver will face heavy criminal penalties.

WHO TO RECOMMEND THE CANNABIS SALIVARY SELF-TEST TO

To the consumer who wishes to self-assess in order to become aware of the persistence over time of THC in saliva and therefore of the risks he would take by driving or working in a risky position.

To his entourage in order to assess the reality of cannabis consumption and to initiate a dialogue on prevention.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

This test is intended for external use only.

Read the instruction manual carefully before performing the test.

Store between +2°C and +30°C. Do not freeze.

Do not use after the expiry date or if the sachet is damaged.

Do not reuse the test.

Keep out of reach of children.

After use, dispose of all components in the trash.

PACKAGE PACKAGING

The box contains the necessary equipment for a test:
– 1 aluminum bag containing 1 screening device and its cap
Only open the foil pouch when using the test. Do not use the desiccant sachet.

INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULT

Reading the result from 2 minutes