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Evaluating the Detection Performance of a Drug Screening Device

By: Luděk Král and  Jiří Tesař  
Open Access
|Dec 2025

Figures & Tables

Fig. 1.

Window of detection for various matrices (Adapted from: Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care 2012). * Very broad estimations that also depend on the substance, the amount and frequency of use, and other factors. 1 7–10 days after use to the time required to grow the length of hair, but may be limited to 6 months of hair growth. However, most laboratories analyze an amount of hair equivalent to 3 months of growth.

Fig. 2.

Sampling device for the determination of drugs from breath (Adapted from: Beck, Stephanson, Sandqvist, Franck [2012]).

Fig. 3.

Sampling kit for DDT 5000; (a) New kit; (b) Kit prepared for use; (c) Kit with collected sample; (d) Kit after evaluation.

Fig. 4.

Collector inserted into the DDT 5000 device.

Fig. 5.

Results presentation by the DDT 5000 analyzer.

Fig. 6.

Result from analysis of benzodiazepines reference material.

Fig. 7.

Estimated detection limit of ketamine.

Fig. 8.

Estimated detection limits for amphetamine, heroin, benzodiazepines, methadone.

Fig. 9.

Estimated detection limits for methamphetamine and cocaine.

Specificity and accuracy of DDT 5000 obtained in the DRUID project in Belgium_

SubstanceBelgium
Specificity [%]Accuracy [%]
Cocaine9693
Opioids8789
Benzodiazepines9999
Cannabis9991
Amphetamine10099
Methamphetamine100100

Parameters of analytical method_

ParameterValue
Initial temperature80 °C
Initial hold time15 min
Ramp10 °C/min
Final temperature200 °C
Final hold time180 min
Carrier gas flow1.0 ml/s
Injection2 µl
ColumnHP-5ms; 30 m; 0.32 mm; 25 µm

Uncertainty contributions from the calibration and characteristics of the balance for the starting standard_

ParameterUncertaintyUnit
Calibration0.65∙10−3g
Drift0.20∙10−3g
Resolution0.17∙10−3g
umi0.70∙10−4g

Calculated values of uncertainties and the corresponding sensitivity coefficients_

ParameterUncertaintyUnitSensitivity coefficientUnit
umi0.70∙10−4g2.00∙10−3ml−1
umsol2.43∙10−3g1.56∙10−7ml−1
uρw9.00∙10−7g/ml7.77∙10−5-
uB1.40∙10−7g/ml--
uBr1.44∙10−7%--

Uncertainty contributions from the calibration and characteristics of the balance for the solvent_

ParameterUncertaintyUnit
Calibration0.85∙10−3g
Drift2.20∙10−3g
Resolution0.58∙10−3g
umsol2.43∙10−3g

Detection limits estimated by the manufacturer_

SubstanceDetection limits [ng/ml]
Amphetamine50
Benzodiazepines15
Cocaine20
Methamphetamine35
Methadone20
Ketamine300
Opiates20
THC5/10/25*

Specificity and accuracy of DDT 5000 obtained in the DRUID project in the Netherlands_

SubstanceNetherlands
Specificity [%]Accuracy [%]
Cocaine9795
Opioids100100
Benzodiazepines9084
Cannabis100100
Amphetamine10098
Methamphetamine100100
Language: English
Page range: 380 - 388
Submitted on: Jul 31, 2025
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Accepted on: Aug 22, 2025
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Published on: Dec 23, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

© 2025 Luděk Král, Jiří Tesař, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Measurement Science
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.