Glossary term
Saliva test: A saliva test is the plain-language version of “oral fluid test” used in roadside drug screening.
Why this term matters
Patients may search this wording rather than the official term.
UK medical cannabis context
Relevant to UK drug-driving explanations.
What not to assume
It is a screen, not always the final evidential test.
Careful wording: Avoid saying saliva tests measure impairment directly.
Related glossary terms
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Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.