TABLE 1

Comparison Between Standard and Alternative RCP Testing Systems

FactorStandard methodAlternative method
Food and Drug Administration– and USP (2)–approved✓×
Single-strip method✓✓
Paper commercially available×✓
Short procedure time×✓
Little experience required to master method×✓
No influence of solvent migration on results×✓
Solvent mixture volatile××

  • ✓ = pro; × = con.