Original research
par
Park, Ju Nyeong et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We examined the validity of a fentanyl test strip (FTS) in detecting fentanyl and its related analogs in water-based illicit drug solutions.
Constatations/points à retenir
FTS is a valid drug checking tool, however, rapid immunoassays and other drug checking instruments that can detect a wider range of fentanyl analogs including carfentanil need to be prioritized to minimize accidental exposure to the full spectrum of fentanyls.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Illicit drugs obtained from law enforcement (N=343) were tested using a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay FTS and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) at a clinical chemistry laboratory in Baltimore, Maryland
Mots clés
Drug checking
