PDT
PDT is a series of individual, presumptive reagent drug tests to identify controlled substances while in the field. The fentanyl test has a high false positive rate, even for blank samples.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Mistral Security, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| PDT |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| PDT is a series of individual, presumptive reagent drug tests to identify controlled substances while in the field. The fentanyl test has a high false positive rate, even for blank samples. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2013 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal Experience |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Mistal security - Aerosols - PDT - Pentest.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| ~ 1 x 2 in (2.5 x 5 cm) pouch |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 0.45 kg |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 54°C (32 to 130°F) |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Reagents |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Single use item |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 2 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $9 for box of 10 |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| GHB, KN, methadone, methamphetamine, methaqualone, mollies, opiates, heroin, MDMA, PCP, bath salts, cannabis, propoxphene, psilocybin, rohypnol, barbiturates, cocaine, others |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; (>mg) |
| False Positive Rates |
| High |
| False Negative Rates |
| Pharmaceuticals of the same drug class/family as the illicit substance |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| Seconds |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Sampling: Put drug into pouch |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| None |
