Early Intervention is the Key to Preventing Hospitalization
Founder Ron Perkes on how SpotCheck Solutions is redefining drug and alcohol monitoring — painless finger-prick testing, 65+ substances, results in 24–36 hrs.
Comparison Guide: SpotCheck vs. Traditional Alcohol Testing in Transplant Settings
In transplant programs, alcohol monitoring can be life or death. Even small lapses can affect eligibility or graft survival — so accuracy and trust matter. Traditional tests (urine, hair, saliva) each fall short: Urine: Detects only 1–3 days, easily diluted. Saliva: Very short window, influenced by rinses or timing. The SpotCheck Advantage SpotCheck Plus uses a dried blood spot to detect: PEth, the gold-standard alcohol biomarker (up to 30 days of data) 60+ analytes fo
Implementing SpotCheck Plus: Timeline and Checklist for Hospital Labs
A Quick Guide to Getting Started Hospital labs need fast, reliable, and scalable testing — without the headaches of traditional urine or hair methods. That’s where SpotCheck Plus comes in. It’s a dried blood spot (DBS) system that delivers: Results in 24–36 hours 60+ analytes, including alcohol via PEth Simple finger-prick collection (no phlebotomy) Room-temperature storage (up to a year) 8-Week Rollout Plan Weeks 1–2: Plan your pilot. Identify key programs (behavio
Comparison Guide: SpotCheck Plus vs. Traditional Drug Testing Methods
Why Modern Clinics Are Moving Beyond Urine Tests Traditional drug testing methods — urine and saliva — have their limits. That’s why more programs are turning to SpotCheck Plus, a dried blood spot (DBS) test from National Labs that delivers fast, accurate, and tamper-proof results from just one drop of blood. One simple fingerpick is all it takes What It Does SpotCheck Plus detects: 65+ analytes, including drugs and medications Alcohol use for up to 30 days with the PEt
What is PEth?
When it comes to monitoring alcohol use, accuracy matters. Traditional tools like self-reports and breathalyzers only tell part of the story. PEth testing fills that gap with science that’s precise, proven, and hard to cheat. PEth (Phosphatidylethanol) is a biomarker that forms in your blood only when alcohol is present. It’s not triggered by mouthwash or sanitizer — just real drinking. Detection window: Up to 2–4 weeks Accuracy: The gold standard for alcohol testing Co