FAQ
The following Q&A are provided for general information only and may not be completely accurate in every circumstance, we welcome your feedback or any question you would like our team to answer.
Using the Alcolizer Technology website Quote Tool
01. Go to the Alcolizer website and click on the Service & Support tab and select “Generate a Quote” from the dropdown menu. 02. Select the product from the dropdown menu. 03. Enter the device serial number. Refer to the user manual for your device to locate the serial number. To enter more than one […]
Understanding the new certification of Breath Alcohol Testing Devices
Many users of Breath Alcohol Testing Devices have heard a new Australian Standards AS3547 certification has been introduced but are unsure of its impact on them. Users are wondering how the new standard AS3547:2019 differs from the previous standard. Alcolizer Technology manufactures and sells its own devices, meaning the company does not contract out the […]
How can I clean my Druglizer?
As more information regarding the transmission of COVID-19 comes to hand we will continue to update our guidelines regarding the cleaning of Alcolizer Technology instruments. Reports indicate COVID-19 is mainly spread via respiratory droplets found in a person’s breath when they cough or sneeze. Other routes include personal hygiene indicating the importance of good hand […]
Mouthpieces and Sample Port Operation
Wall Mount 3 and Wall Mount 4 Sample Port Operation The Wall Mount 3 and Wall Mount 4 receive a breath sample from the donor via a disposable straw (wrapped or unwrapped) which is inserted into the sample port as shown in Figure 1 below. Figure 1: Wall Mount screen and sample port The sample system in the Wall Mount 3 […]
How can I clean my Alcolizer Instruments?
Hygienic Cleaning Procedures for Instruments–08.07.2020 As more information regarding the transmission of COVID-19 comes to hand we will continue to update our guidelines regarding cleaning of Alcolizer Technology instruments. Reports indicate COVID-19 is mainly spread via respiratory droplets found in a person’s breath when they cough or sneeze. Other routes include personal hygiene indicating the […]
Passive Testing: What you need to know. An essential and informative guide
Passive Testing: What you need to know. An essential and informative guide All Alcolizer instruments are manufactured in Australia to the highest standards, and all hold Australian Standards AS 3547 Certification. When utilised for passive testing in accordance with Alcolizer manufacturer’s instructions, your alcohol tester can provide an exceptionally accurate, low cost, rapid screen for […]
Passive versus Standard (Active) Breathalyser Buying Guide
Passive versus Standard (Active) Breathalyser Passive testing mode Passive alcohol testing modePassive alcohol breathalysers receive a breath sample when a subject speaks to or blows onto the instrument from a short distance. Importantly, there must be no direct contact between the mouth of the subject and the instrument (for hygiene reasons). In “Passive mode” the instrument […]
Can I have a blood test instead of a urine test to screen for drugs?
Refer to you company policy however there is currently no Australian Standard for workplace drug testing on blood specimens.
Will my prescription medication be detected in my drug test?
You should check with the pharmacist / doctor who prescribed your medication whether you are safe to work in your current job role while on the medication in question. Your pharmacist / doctor will be able to find out if the drug is likely to show up in a drug test. A confirmatory drug test […]
How do I become a Workplace Drug Testing Collector?
To comply with the requirements of Australian Standards, a collector is defined as a person who has successfully completed a course of instruction for specimen collection and onsite testing (if applicable), including, storage, handling and dispatch of specimens, and who has received a statement of attainment in accordance with the Australian Quality Training Framework. Alcolizer […]
How long can drugs be detected in the body with a drug test?
Many variables may affect the amount of time that a drug remains detectable in the urine or other biological samples, including a drug’s half-life, the subject’s state of hydration and fluid balance, frequency of use, route of administration, cut-off concentration used by the testing lab to detect the drug, and many other variables. Each person […]
What types of laboratory tests are used for drug testing?
Any credible drug screening program will involve a two-step process. Initial (immunoassay) and confirmatory (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry [GC-MS]) testing are the methods most commonly utilized to test for drugs. Using a combination of both tests allows a high level of sensitivity and specificity, meaning there is an extremely low chance for false positives or false […]
