Efficient and rapid drug of abuse testing technology using Multi 7 Drug Panel Cup Test (Urine)

Drug abuse screening is a public health and legal priority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where rapid and accurate detection is critical in workplaces, healthcare, and forensic settings. This study evaluates the diagnostic performance of the ACCU-TELL^® Multi 7 Drug Panel Cup Test (Urine) as a rapid screening tool for detecting seven commonly abused substances. A total of 228 urine samples from diverse clinical and occupational contexts were analyzed using the ACCU-TELL^® test and compared with the Atellica^® Immunoassay System. The test demonstrated high sensitivity (92.5%), specificity (92.6%), and an overall accuracy of 92.1%. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.926, confirming excellent diagnostic performance. The ACCU-TELL^® Cup Test offers practical advantages such as affordability, ease of use, and immediate results, making it suitable for high-throughput screening where timely decisions are essential. Its application is particularly relevant in the UAE, where drug violations carry significant legal consequences and early detection aids both preventive and rehabilitative interventions. These findings support the ACCU-TELL^® test as a reliable alternative to conventional lab-based methods for preliminary drug abuse screening in resource-limited or time-sensitive environments.