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How to test METHAMPHETAMINE?

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How to test methamphetamine: if you intend to use meth, first you need a methamphetamine test kit to check it for adulterants. Pure methamphetamine can look white or clear, and can’t be identified by appearence. To test methamphetamine use reagent tests Marquis, Mecke, Simon’s and Robadope in single-use or multiple-use test kits. To detect fentanyl or test for fentanyl analogs it’s recommended to use fentanyl test strips.

How to test methamphetamine using reagent tests? [BASICS]

Drug tests presumptively indicate PRESENCE, but not PURITY or QUANTITY. Use different tests to improve accuracy and to detect adulterants – 90% of adulterants will react with 1 out of 3 reagents, and 95% with 1 out of 5.

A positive or negative test result does not indicate if the substance is safe. No substance is 100% safe.

TL;DR: Here is an image with a quick cheat sheet how to use the Methamphetamine Test Kit, or check out more detailed guide on how to test methamphetamine further below.

How to test methamphetamine? Methamphetamine Test Kit Instructions Flowchart
How to test methamphetamine? Instructions how to use the Methamphetamine Test Kit. This is the same instruction chart for reagent tests Marquis, Mecke, Simon’s and Robadope as in the guides How to test MDA, How to test MDMA and How to test Ampheamine.

What test kit do I need to test methamphetamine (Meth / Ice)?

SAMPLERECOMMENDED TEST KITS
Methprimary test -- Marquis
primary test -- Mecke
secondary test -- Simon’s
secondary test -- Robadope

recommended test kits:
-- single-use methamphetamine test kit
-- multiple-use methamphetamine test kit
Amphetamineprimary test -- Marquis
secondary test -- Mecke
secondary test -- Robadope

recommended test kits:
-- single-use metamphetamine test kit
-- multiple-use methamphetamine test kit

How can I test methamphetamine?

BEFORE using a methamphetamine test kit

  • It’s RECOMMENDED to record the reaction to compare later

STEP ONE for testing meth/amphetamine powder / crystals

  • Take and finely crush a small piece, no bigger than a head of a needle -- like this •.
  • Put it on a suitable testing plate, preferably a spot test plate or the bottom/underside of a ceramic mug (example). *If using single-use vials insert the sample and observe, as the reagent is already within.
  • Add one (or two) drops of Marquis reagent test (or other supplied) on the sample and wait for the results.
  • Check reagent test results with instructions.
How to test methamphetamine using marquis reagent test, orange color change reaction
How to test methamphetamine? Testing meth or amphetamine using Marquis reagent included in the Methamphetamine Test Kit. The same kit is recomended for testing amphetamine.

How to use a methamphetamine test kit?

  • Check test results with Marquis test kit: if testing meth/amphetamine the color of the reaction should be orange.
  • To tell apart meth and amphetamine use Simon’s test kit, which turns navy blue with any secondary amine like MDMA, methamphetamine, PMMA or methylone or mephedrone (cathinones change color slower than the rest).

STEP TWO testing methamphetamine for adulterants  

According to EMCDDA amphetamine is usually adulterated with caffeine and creatine, however it can contain potent new psychoactive substances.

  • To detect methamphetamine adulterants you can use test kits Robadope (for 2C-x, amphetamine, MDA or PMA) and Zimmermann (for a-PVP and 4-MMC derivatives). They react to primary amines and secondary and tertiary cathinones, but not to methamphetamine. 
How to test methamphetamine? Learn how to detect in methamphetamine: 2C-x, amphetamine, MDA or PMA using a methamphamine test kit with Marquis, Mecke, Robadope and Simon’s reagents. This is the same set of reagents as in the SIN MDA Test Kit for Ecstasy.

AFTER using a methamphetamine test kit

  • OPTIONAL: Pour baking soda over a finished reaction to neutralize used reagents.
  • Wash testing surface under running water.

FAQ

  • Paste. If your substance is not dry, put it on a radiator for 24 hours before testing.
  • Fizzing. Any synthetic drug in a form of salt will bubble with most reagent tests, which are strong acids. If you see only fizzing instead of color change, that can indicate presence of a new psychoactive substance.
  • Speed of the reaction does not indicate quantity nor purity. However, if you are having trouble interpreting your result try using a bigger sample or crushing it better before testing.
  • How many tests can you get from one test kit? A multiple-use test kit lasts up to 100 (5 ml) or 200 (10 ml) tests. Each drop equals one test. A single use-test kit contains 2 disposable ampoules (2 tests).

All methamphetamine test results:

TESTMETHAMPHETAMINE
MARQUISOrange
MECKEYellow
MANDELINGreen / Blue
LIEBERMANNOrange
FROEHDENo color change
EHRLICHNo color change
HOFMANNNo color change
SIMON’SImmediate Blue
ROBADOPENo color change
SCOTTNo full color change
ZIMMERMANN 

Methamphetamine test did not react as indicated? Watch out!
All test results are available in our instructions and TestDrugs apps.

How to check if reagent for testing methamphetamine works?

  • Test any substance and compare color reactions with instructions. It’s easiest to use aspirin -- Marquis reagent reacts to it with a slow pink or orange color change.
  • Keep a sample to compare later in case of doubt. If control sample reacts fine, it means the reagent still works.

Looking where to buy a kit for testing methamphetamine?

How can I detect fentanyl?

BEFORE using a fentanyl test strip

  • It’s RECOMMENDED to test each and every dose. Because of extreme potency (microgram range) fentanyl is never evenly mixed in.

STEP ONE for testing fentanyl powder / pills / spice

  • Dissolve 100-200 mg in at least 125 ml of water (half a cup).
  • Grab a test strip by blue end and insert it into the liquid, no higher than the blue line.
  • Wait until liquid starts visibly moving up the test strip (up to 15 seconds).
  • Put the test strip away on a flat dry surface and read the result in 2 minutes.

How to use a fentanyl test strip?

  • Check test strip results: a single line confirms the presence of fentanyl, while two lines (even faint) rule it out.
Test Strip for testing Fentanyl
How to test fentanyl? Fentanyl Test Strips instructions.

Fentanyl test did not react as indicated? Watch out!
All test results are available in our instructions and TestDrugs apps.

FAQ

  • Faint line. Even faint second line result is enough to rule out the presence of fentanyl.
  • Injecting. If you inject you especially need to test each and every dose. It’s best to test the spoon (or cooker) residue every time before use.
  • Speed of the reaction does not indicate quantity nor purity. However, if you are having trouble interpreting your result try using a bigger sample or crushing it better before testing.
  • How many tests can you get from one test kit? A single fentanyl test strip is enough for one test.

Looking where to buy a test kit for fentanyl?

List of all SIN guides how to test drugs:

How to test 2C-B?
How to test MDA?
How to test MDMA?
How to test LSD?
How to test DMT?
How to test THC & CBD?
How to test FENTANTYL?
How to test COCAINE?
How to test MESCALINE?
How to test KETAMINE?
How to test MEPHEDRONE?
How to test AMPHETAMINE?
How to test METHAMPHETAMINE?
How to test HEROIN & OPIOIDS?
How to test an UNKOWN substance or RCs?

and how to detect cuts or other adulterants:

How to detect LEVAMISOLE?
How to detect PMA/PMMA?
How to detect FENTANYL?
How to detect NBOMes?

HARM REDUCTION

A positive or negative result does not indicate if the substance is safe. No substance is 100% safe. Learn more at erowid.org.