This test is very simple to use. Just add a small amount of heroin to evaluate (about 20mg) and the ampoule changes color.
Then compare the color of the ampoule with the colorimetric chart included in the instructions.
This test has been designed to work only with heroin samples. A positive result to with a NarcoCheck® ID-Test® Heroin identification test must therefore be obtained before using this test. .
- The colors of the colorimetric chart were defined using laboratory chemical standards. If the tested sample contains several molecules simultaneously or other interfering substances such as certain cutting products, this may influence the final color of the test.
Like any rapid test, this test delivers a purely indicative result. To know or confirm with certainty the composition of the sample, it is necessary to analyze it with a reference analytical method such as GC/MS or HPLC-MS/MS. The use of this test must therefore be done with full knowledge of the fact that no rapid screening test can be 100% reliable.
While colour metric testing is the best method for on-the-spot screening, it is never 100% conclusive. There are many variables that can impact the result, such as user error, contaminants, and fillers. The results of a colour metric kit should be confirmed by a professional where possible using a referenced analytical method such as HPLC and GCMS.
Neither a positive result, nor a negative result means a drug is safe to use.
Contact us if you have any questions or require assistance in interpreting results.
