Why test for meth?
First, meth is a highly addictive substance. Although it is possible to stop using it, the withdrawal symptoms that come with the process isn’t easy. Additionally, a person on meth withdrawal may experience the following:
- fatigue
- anxiety
- intense cravings for the drug
- severe depression
- psychosis
Second, meth addiction can lead to lifelong or even fatal consequences to the user. As a consequence, he is more at risk of contracting deadly diseases like HIV and hepatitis.
Third, the long-time user can endanger the health and lives of the people around him. People who use meth regularly can exhibit violent behavior and experience hallucinations and paranoia. Not to mention that second-hand meth smoke can cause a person to test positive for the drug even if he doesn’t use it.
Therefore, the need to test for meth.
What is methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant initially developed in the 20th century. Although it has therapeutic applications, it is mostly being misused by people who have developed an addiction to it.
Additionally, methamphetamine produces a certain “high” which is sought by its users. As a result, it heightens the senses and induces euphoria when taken in higher doses.
What are the other names for methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine is also known as crystal, blue, meth, ice, and speed.
MET Test Strips
MET Test Strips Procedure:
- First, remove the methamphetamine drug test strip from the sealed pouch and use it within one hour
- Second, immerse the strip into the urine with the arrow pointing towards the urine
- Third, take the strip out after 15 seconds and lay the strip flat on a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface.
- Finally, read the result in 5 minutes.
Quality control
This methamphetamine drug test strip includes internal procedural controls.
If there’s a sufficient amount of specimen and the procedure is followed properly, a positive result will show as a colored band in the control region.
However, there are no external controls in this kit. That’s why we highly recommend further testing to verify positive results.
Get Methamphetamine drug test strips that’s convenient to use. 12 Panel Now’s MET test strips enable users to perform Methamphetamine testing with complete ease and without seeking assistance.
- The MET test strips provide quick results within five minutes.
- Our MET testing strips possess a cutoff level of 1000 ng/ml.
Positive
Only one colored band appears, in the control region ©. No apparent colored band appears in the test region (T)
Negative
Two colored bands appear on the membrane. One brand appears in the control regions © and another band appears in the test region (T).
Invalid
- Control band fails to appear.
- Results from any test which has not produced a control band at the specified read time must be discarded.
- Please review the procedure and repeat with a new test.
- If the problems persist, discontinue using the kit immediately and contact your local distributor.
We supply drug testing kits that detect a range of drugs including the ones listed below.
- Alcohol
- Fentanyl
- Kratom
- Buprenorphine
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- PPX
- Methadone
- Oxycodone
- Methamphetamine
- Morphine
- and more!
What makes our product unique?
12 Panel Now’s Rapid suboxone urine drug test strips provide you with fast and accurate results. As a result, there’s no time wasted on waiting for lab results!
Just open the pack, dip in the urine sample, and wait for the result.
Our family-owned and operated business provides you with high quality but lowest-priced drug test strips and cups. Above all, we value integrity and compassionate service.
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This is why we pay careful attention to all your needs and preferences, from purchasing to shipping. We want to make sure that every transaction you make with us goes smoothly and at the lowest price, every time, all the time.
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Aside from drug testing strips we offer:
Rest assured that all 12 Panel Now products are accurate and have passed the rigorous standards of CLIA and FDA.
12 Panel Now’s MET drug test kit uses the lateral flow assay (LFA) technology.
This paper-based platform has the following qualities:
- detects substances in complex mixtures like urine
- made up of membranes infused with specific chemicals that help pinpoint the presence of specific drugs in pee
All you need to do is to dip the drug test strip into the urine, then wait for a few minutes. This gives the strip enough time to absorb the urine. Then, read the results.
Easy drug testing at a price you can afford!
No, Ritalin is the brand name for methylphenidate. It is a stimulant drug prescribed to treat ADHD. Thus, it is similar to amphetamines.
Read more here: Adderall vs Ritalin: The Differences Explained.
Yes, any test that detects stimulants similar to amphetamines will reveal the presence of a drug like Adderall.
Read More Here: Will Ritalin or Adderall Show up on a Drug Test Kit?
An amphetamine is a prescription drug stimulant that is similar to methamphetamine. Both create a ‘high’ or a feeling of euphoria.
However, meth is illegal. It works much faster in the brain than methamphetamine. Thus, users prefer the former to get the ‘high’ feeling more quickly.
Read more here: Difference Between Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.
Many substances can cause false-positive results for a methamphetamine drug test.
Below are the agents with potential to cause false positives in immunoassay.
- Amantadine
- Amphetamine analogues
- Benzathine penicillin
- Bupropion
- Chlorpromazine
- Deprenyl
- Desipramine
- Ephedrine
- Labetalol
- Mebeverine
- Methylphenidate
- Perazine
- Phenothiazines
- Phenylephrine
- Phenylpropanolamine
- Promethazine
- Pseudoephedrine
- Ranitidine
- Ritodrine
- Selegiline
- Thioridazine
- Trazodone
- Trimipramine.
Read more here: Testing for Illegal Drug use in Mental Health Services.
Yes, Zantac or ranitidine can show up as methamphetamine. Moreover, it is one of the agents that can cause a false-positive result in a urine drug test.
Read more here: Urine Drug Screening: Minimizing False-Positives and False-Negatives to Optimize Patient Care
Yes, you can overdose on meth. In fact, approximately 15 percent of all drug overdose deaths in 2017 involved the methamphetamine category.
Additionally, some drug dealers add cheap, dangerous synthetic opioids to street methamphetamine without the user’s knowledge. This can have fatal consequences.
Read more here: Methamphetamine Drug Facts
The initial screening cut-off level for Methamphetamine is 100ng/ml. Detection time for single use is up to 48 hours. However, it is detectable from 7 to 10 days on long-term meth users.
Read more here: Methamphetamine
You can test for meth using drug test cups with 8 panels and above. Additionally, you can use dip cards, oral swabs or a MET drug test strip.
12 Panel Now carries over 20 types of drug test strips you can use for detecting a specific substance in human urine.
12 Panel Now’s List of Drug Test Strips
- EtG Alcohol Test Strips
- Fentanyl Test Strips
- Kratom Test Cartridges
- Kratom Test Strips
- hCG Pregnancy Test Strips
- Ovulation Test Strips
- Alcohol Test Strips
- THC Test Strips
- LSD Drug Test
- GHB Drug Test
Other strips
12 Panel Now is a family-owned business that cares about you and your organization.
And we understand your drug testing needs. That’s why we do our best to provide you with top quality, but low-cost, 99% accurate, CLIA-waived, and FDA-approved drug testing supplies.
Additionally, our products have a 24-month shelf life from the date of manufacture.
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