Original research
by
Park, Ju Nyeong et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
We examined the validity of a fentanyl test strip (FTS) in detecting fentanyl and its related analogs in water-based illicit drug solutions.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
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
Keywords
Drug checking
