DABIT™
The DABIT™ is a pocket sized colorimetric device used for narcotic screening. Dab or rub the suspect material or residue. Drop back into its tube and squeeze the tube. A color match indicates a positive. Sold as a box of 10 tests. Each test is a one time use. Multiple models available, to accommodate use based on suspected drug type.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Field Forensics, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| DABIT™ |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Screening;Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The DABIT™ is a pocket sized colorimetric device used for narcotic screening. Dab or rub the suspect material or residue. Drop back into its tube and squeeze the tube. A color match indicates a positive. Sold as a box of 10 tests. Each test is a one time use. Multiple models available, to accommodate use based on suspected drug type. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2012 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Field Forensics - DABIT.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| ~ 0.5 x 4 in (1.3 x 10 cm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 0.45 kg |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity |
| Operating Conditions |
| -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Contained within the device and comply with The National Institute of Justice, Standard 0605.00, Color Test Reagents/Kits for Preliminary Identification of Drugs of Abuse, |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Single use item |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 2 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $20 to $45 per box of 10 kits |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Cocaine, opiates, marijuana, LSD, methamphetamine, ephedrine, pseudophedrine, barbiturates, valium, mephedrone, MDMA, MDA, MDEA, opium alkaloids, heroin, papaverine, hydrocodone, thebaine, PCP, mescaline, ketamine, PMA, psilocybin, morphine, codeine, methadone, marijuana, THC, hashish, diazepam, rohypnol, mephedrone |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| µg; trace |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| The tests are only for presumptive identification. Further more in-detail analysis is necessary to confirm identity. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
