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Products
SMALLER, SIMPLER, BETTER PERFORMING, MORE RELIABLE, MORE CONVIENIENT AND LOWER COST
Ttest Initial Product Line
HIV Stik
The HIV Stik provides a scientifically reliable indicator of the presence of HIV antibodies in the test subject in seconds, simply by wiping the indicator stick across the tongue. A minus sign (-) indicates the subject is negative and a plus sign (+) positive. Ttests HIV Stik will provide a quick and accurate saliva test for the presence of HIV antibodies - all in one simple test. It will give a straightforward and accurate pass or fail indication. Additionally, there is no handling of blood or waiting for lab results.
Much of the development has been completed and Ttests HIV Stik is scientifically proven to work in a lab setting. Additional lab work and clinical trials will be completed upon funding and a Fast-Track application will immediately be submitted for FDA approval.
Drug Stik
Ttests patented Drug Stik (U.S. Patent # 6,383,736) provides a scientifically reliable indicator of the presence of drug metabolites and alcohol in the test subject in seconds, simply by wiping the indicator stick across the tongue. A minus sign (-) indicates the subject is negative and a plus sign (+) positive for each of the targeted drugs and alcohol. The Drug Stik tests for DOT and FAA mandated drug screening also known as NIDA-5, which include: phencyclidine (PCP); opiate metabolites (heroin, morphine and other similar drugs); marijuana and marijuana metabolites (THC); cocaine and cocaine metabolites; amphetamines (including methamphetamine) and alcohol.
In most cases competitors products require that the specimen be sent to a lab and then wait for results. Ttest eliminates that step by providing an easy-to-use, instant, inexpensive and extremely accurate test that can be used without the risk of adulteration or chain of custody issues. Much of the development has been completed and Ttests Drug Stik is scientifically proven to work in a lab setting. Clinical trials will be completed upon funding and a 510(k) application will immediately be submitted for FDA approval.
Alcohol Stik
Ttests patented Alcohol Stik (US Patent # 5,563,073) provides a scientifically reliable indicator of the test subjects Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) in seconds, simply by wiping the indicator stick across the tongue. A minus sign (-) indicates the subject is negative and a plus sign (+) positive for the amount of alcohol at the cut-off level for the test (for example, 0.08% BAC, the legal limit in most states
The Alcohol Stik can be made with any alcohol cut-off value between 0.02% and 0.30% or with a simple Pass or Fail to meet various market needs. Clinical trials have been completed and Ttest has received certification from Norton Medical Industries that the Alcohol Stik meets or exceeds DOT, FAA and FDA requirements. Upon funding, a 510(k) application will immediately be submitted for FDA approval.
Sales Directives
The Companys long-term goals are focused on the infectious and medical diseases markets, as these represent both a significantly larger revenue opportunities, as well as, greater interest from the medical community. However, Ttests short-term goals and initial product launch will address the need for screening products for substance abuse, as both the Alcohol Stik and Drug Stik will be ready for introduction into the marketplace in months seven and nine respectively.
Initial sales efforts will be handled through a series of partnerships with existing distributors presently servicing established markets. The Company will focus primarily on the occupational health market, where the clear benefits can be shown to customers currently using available testing methods. Ttests initial line of products can replace more expensive and less accurate tests in most applications. Targeted markets include:
HIV Stik
Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) HIV screening in all countries.
Drug Stik
Workplace testing Over 85% of companies in the U.S. test job applicants for drugs of abuse as part of their hiring process.5
Law enforcement Recent studies show that illicit drug use is frequently implicated in DUI arrests.
Federally mandated, safety sensitive 11 million transportation workers in the U.S. alone are subject to testing by law as part of their jobs.6
Military The Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines and Coast Guard all have separate drug and alcohol testing programs, which are followed rigorously.
Alcohol Stik
Law enforcement A reliable, inexpensive on-site screening test would increase officer safety and effectiveness by reducing the amount of time spent on DUI arrests, which on average is over one hour.
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