Medetomidine test strip instructions

HOW TO USE MEDETOMIDINE TEST STRIPS

1. Mix 5 cc (1 tsp) of clean water with a microscoop (10mg) of the drug or residue in the empty cooker or bag the drug was packaged in.

2. Dip the wavy-line end of the test strip in water for 15 seconds (don’t pass the solid brown line).

3. Remove the medetomidine test strip and lay it on a flat surface. Results are ready in 1 minute.

Testing

How to test pills: Crush the pill into powder or cut the pill in half and scrape from the middle. Use about 10mg for the test.

How to test crystals: Crush the shards as much as possible. Do not use any shards. Use about 10mg for the test.

NOTE: Some drugs are cut with fillers that can cause a false positive. If you get a positive, especially for a cocaine sample, add a shot glass amount of water and retest with a new test strip.

Medetomidine is not an opioid, but is almost always found in combination with an opioid, so always give naloxone during a suspected overdose.

Test Results

One line = Positive for medetomidine. Two lines = Negative for medetomidine.

If the second line (closest to the white end) is faint, it is negative for medetomidine.

Test is invalid if: 1. the test has no lines OR 2. the red line closest to the solid brown end is missing.

If using, try a small amount first and go slow. Medetomidine may still be present even if the test is negative.

Medetomidine is a new drug. Information on the effects of the drug and recommendations for the use of these test strips can change. Check SubstanceUsePhilly.com/medetomidine for current information.

TREATMENT

PA Get Help Now 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

DBHIDS Behavioral Health Special Initiative - If you do not have insurance 215-546-1200

Community Behavioral Health (CBH) - If you have insurance 888-545-2600

Philadelphia 24HR Suicide Crisis & Intervention Line 215-686-4420

Find more resources at SubstanceUsePhilly.com/treatment.

MOBILE SITES

Prevention Point Philadelphia

2913-15 Kensington Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19134

ppponline.org

Services available

• OD prevention education

• Naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, and medetomidine test strips

• HCV and HIV screening

• Medical Triage

RESOURCES & SERVICES

Get Free Narcan & Test Strips at SubstanceUsePhilly.com/get-supplies.

Using Alone? Anonymously connect with a peer who can contact a friend for you or call 911 in case you become unresponsive:

• Never Use Alone Hotline 877-696-1996

• SafeSpot Hotline 800-972-0590