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==Materials==
==Materials==
*'''Drug checking reagents'''
*'''Drug checking reagents'''
*'''Ceramic spot plate''', or other ceramic surface like a '''coffee mug'''
*'''Ceramic spot plate''', or other ceramic surface like a '''coffee mug'''
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*Observe the color change right away. Optionally you can film the reaction with your phone or a camera for future reference. Use the corresponding columns of the color chart included with your kit to evaluate your test.
*Observe the color change right away. Optionally you can film the reaction with your phone or a camera for future reference. Use the corresponding columns of the color chart included with your kit to evaluate your test.
*If the reagent either does not change any color during the first 30 seconds or if it produces some other color-change sequence, then the pill definitely does not contain any of the above substances. It may also be highly adulterated with one or more unknown substances. You can use other reagents on new samples to look for the presence of other substances. Wash the testing surfaces with soap and water as soon as possible.
*If the reagent either does not change any color during the first 30 seconds or if it produces some other color-change sequence, then the pill definitely does not contain any of the above substances. It may also be highly adulterated with one or more unknown substances. You can use other reagents on new samples to look for the presence of other substances. Wash the testing surfaces with soap and water as soon as possible.
==Drug Checking at music festivals==
Pill testing/drug checking at music festivals has been done at a growing number of events like: Boom Festival (since 2003)<ref name="Resident Advisor">Drugs policies and electronic music culture | https://www.residentadvisor.net/features/2577</ref>, Parklife (2014)<ref name="The Loop">The  Loop: On-site Drug Safety Testing | https://wearetheloop.org/we-provide/</ref><ref name="BBC Newsbeat">Six UK music festivals are to allow drug testing including Reading and Leeds | http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39996522/six-uk-music-festivals-are-to-allow-drug-testing-including-reading-and-leeds</ref>, Groovin the Moo (2018)<ref name="Pill Testing Australia">Pill Testing Australia: GROOVIN THE MOO 2018 report | https://pilltestingaustralia.com.au/project/spilt-milk-festival-2018/</ref>, etc. Many use reagent tests as part of their services. To help others start drug checking services ANKORS has launched the '''Drug Checking at Music Festivals: A How To‐Guide'''<ref name="ANKORS"> Drug Checking at Music Festivals: A How-To Guide | http://michelow.ca/drug-checking-guide/</ref>.


==Known reagents==
==Known reagents==
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:smaller" border="1"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:smaller" border="1"
! Reagent test
!Reagent test
! Detection of chemical class(es)
!Detection of chemical class(es)
! Detection examples
!Detection examples
! Other
!Other
|-
|-
| Chen-Kao
|Chen-Kao
| Phenylalkylamines
|Phenylalkylamines
| Pseudoephedrine, ephedrine
|Pseudoephedrine, ephedrine
|  
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|-
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| Dille–Koppanyi
|Dille–Koppanyi
| Barbiturates
|Barbiturates
|  
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|  
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| p-Dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde (DMACA) + acidic solution
|p-Dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde (DMACA) + acidic solution
| Indoles
|Indoles
|  
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|  
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| Duquenois–Levine
|Duquenois–Levine
|  
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|  
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| Cannabis
|Cannabis
|-
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| Ehrlich (contains p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB))
|Ehrlich (contains p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB))
| Indoles
|Indoles
| Tryptophan, tryptamines (e.g. DMT, [[psilocybin mushrooms]]), ergoloids (e.g. LSD)
|Tryptophan, tryptamines (e.g. DMT, [[psilocybin mushrooms]]), ergoloids (e.g. LSD)
| Tryptophan occurs in natural opium
|Tryptophan occurs in natural opium
|-
|-
| Folin A & B
|Folin A & B
| Amines, amino acids, piperazines
|Amines, amino acids, piperazines
|  
|
|  
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| Froehde
|Froehde
| Alkaloids, especially opioids
|Alkaloids, especially opioids
|  
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| Research chemicals
|Research chemicals
|-
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| Gallic acid
|Gallic acid
|  
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|  
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| Drug precursor chemicals (MDP2P, safrole). Distinction of MDMA, MDA and MDEA from amphetamine or methamphetamine.
|Drug precursor chemicals (MDP2P, safrole). Distinction of MDMA, MDA and MDEA from amphetamine or methamphetamine.
|-
|-
| Gold(III) bromide
|Gold(III) bromide
| Compounds with phenol and hydroxyl groups
|Compounds with phenol and hydroxyl groups
| Acetaminophen, ascorbic acid, heroin, lactose, mannitol, morphine, and sucrose
|Acetaminophen, ascorbic acid, heroin, lactose, mannitol, morphine, and sucrose
| Ketamine
|Ketamine
|-
|-
| Liebermann
|Liebermann
|  
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|  
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| Cocaine, morphine, PMA, and PMMA, MDMA, certain substances from the 2C and other research chemicals etc. Used as a secondary test that tells the difference between methamphetamine and amphetamine, between MDMA and MDA or between methylone and MDPV.
|Cocaine, morphine, PMA, and PMMA, MDMA, certain substances from the 2C and other research chemicals etc. Used as a secondary test that tells the difference between methamphetamine and amphetamine, between MDMA and MDA or between methylone and MDPV.
|-
|-
| Mandelin reagent
|Mandelin reagent
|  
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|  
|
| Ketamine, and PMA. Amphetamines, methadone, cocaine, opium, research chemicals.
|Ketamine, and PMA. Amphetamines, methadone, cocaine, opium, research chemicals.
|-
|-
| Marquis
|Marquis
| Alkaloids
|Alkaloids
|  
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| Amphetamine-type compounds (Speed etc) including Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly), MDA, MDE, Opiates (Morphine, Codeine or Heroin), LSD, a general screening agent for other drugs e.g. Research Chemicals etc.
|Amphetamine-type compounds (Speed etc) including Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly), MDA, MDE, Opiates (Morphine, Codeine or Heroin), LSD, a general screening agent for other drugs e.g. Research Chemicals etc.
|-
|-
| Mayer
|Mayer
| Alkaloids
|Alkaloids
|  
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|  
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| Mecke
|Mecke
| Alkaloids
|Alkaloids
|  
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| Heroin and other opiates (opium etc), LSD, Research Chemicals etc.
|Heroin and other opiates (opium etc), LSD, Research Chemicals etc.
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|-
| Nessler's reagent (Potassium tetraiodomercurate(II))
|Nessler's reagent (Potassium tetraiodomercurate(II))
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|  
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| Ammonia
|Ammonia
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| Robadope
|Robadope
| Primary amines
|Primary amines
|  
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|  
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| Scott reagent (Cobalt(II) thiocyanate)
|Scott reagent (Cobalt(II) thiocyanate)
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|  
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| Cocaine, lidocaine. Diphenhydramine
|Cocaine, lidocaine. Diphenhydramine
|-
|-
| Simon A & B
|Simon A & B
| Alkaloids, secondary amines
|Alkaloids, secondary amines
|  
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|  
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| Zimmermann
|Zimmermann
| Alkaloids, benzodiazepines
|Alkaloids, benzodiazepines
|  
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|  
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| Zwikker
|Zwikker
| Barbiturates
|Barbiturates
|  
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|  
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|}
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Responsible use]]
*[[Responsible use]]
*[[Tutorial index]]
*[[Tutorial index]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://erowid.org/chemicals/mdma/mdma_faq_testing_kits.shtml Ecstasy Testing Kit FAQ (Erowid)]
*[https://erowid.org/chemicals/mdma/mdma_faq_testing_kits.shtml Ecstasy Testing Kit FAQ (Erowid)]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/ReagentTesting/wiki/how_to_reagent_test/ How to Reagent Test guide (Reddit)]
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/ReagentTesting/wiki/how_to_reagent_test/ How to Reagent Test guide (Reddit)]
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