Reagent testing uses single drops of specialized liquids on tiny samples to reveal chemical color changes. Different reagents react with specific molecules, acting as color-coded clues to identify substances and detect dangerous cuts.

Key Functions of Reagent Testing

• Verify the Main Ingredient:Confirms expected substance (e.g., MDMA, Ketamine, Cocaine)
• Spot Hazardous Cuts:Detects harmful adulterants (e.g., levamisole, “bath salts”)
• Distinguishing Analogs:Differentiates close chemical relatives (e.g., LSD vs. NBOMe, MDMA vs. MDA)
• Complements Fentanyl Test Strips:Screens the bulk sample for general adulterants or active ingredients. Fentanyl strips cannot tell you what the rest of the sample is.

Reagent Testing is Essential

Reagents turn guesswork into clear visual data. They don’t measure purity, but they provide the objective chemical feedback needed to make safer, informed decisions.