What is K2 Spice/Synthetic Marijuana?
K2 spice is a synthetic version of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mind-altering ingredient in marijuana. It made its first appearance in Europe in 2004 and the US in 2008.
Marijuana vs Spice
Synthetic cannabinoids mimic the effects of THC naturally found in marijuana. However, all the ingredients used for creating spice are synthetic or human-made.
Marijuana comes from the cannabis plant. K2, on the other hand, is the combination of several chemicals, namely CP 47,497, HU-210, and JWH-018.
What makes spice harmful?
They both bind to the same cannabinoid receptors in the brain. When used for medicinal purposes, marijuana can heal. Synthetic cannabinoids don’t. It is a harmful chemical that, when used, can lead to life-threatening consequences.
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Why Test for K2 Spice/Synthetic Marijuana?
Some may consider synthetic marijuana to be a safer alternative than cannabis. However, evidence proves otherwise.
How Harmful is K2?
Reports of Synthetic marijuana laced with chemicals such as rat poison have resulted in numerous hospitalizations and several instances of death.
What makes synthetic marijuana so dangerous is that no one fully knows what chemicals go with the substance. It is labelled as not fit for human consumption.
Other effects of K2/Spice
Someone could get high from a particular dose or become violently ill and even pass away from it.
Side effects range from anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations to full-on psychosis.
Synthetic Marijuana Test Strips Procedure:
- Remove the Synthetic Marijuana test strip from its sealed pouch. Use immediately.
- Hold the Synthetic Marijuana test strip where you can see the label. To avoid contamination, do not touch the strip membrane.
- Then, dip the test strip in the urine specimen for at least 10-15 seconds. Do not immerse past the maximum line (MAX) on the test strip.
- After the test has finished running, remove the strip from the specimen. Next, place it on a non-absorbent flat surface.
- Start the timer and wait for the colored band(s) to appear.
- Finally, read the result at five minutes. Do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.
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.
Quality control
This spice urine test 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.
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Our K2 / Spice drug tests enable users to perform K2 testing with complete ease and without seeking assistance.
- Urine test for the detection of synthetic cannabinoids type K2 or Spice.
- K2 is the first generation of synthetic cannabis to appear on the market.
We provide drug testing kits that detect a range of drugs including the ones listed below:
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Positive result
If your urine contains spice, two lines will appear in the spice urine test.
Negative result
On the other hand, a negative result means there’s no spice in your urine. The test will show only one line.
Step-by-step guide on how to use a spice urine test strip
- First, remove the spice test strip from the sealed pouch or canister. Use immediately.
- Second, hold the strip in the area where the product name is printed. Do not touch the membrane to avoid contamination.
- Third, hold the strip vertically and dip it in the urine specimen for at least 10-15 seconds. Do not soak past the maximum line of the test strip.
- Once done, remove the alcohol strip from the specimen. Then, place it on a non-absorbent flat surface. Start the timer and wait for the colored band to appear.
- Finally, read the result at five minutes. Do not interpret after 10 minutes as this might lead to a false result.
At this time, DOT doesn’t test for spice. It only tests for the drugs below according to 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart F.
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Opiates – opium and codeine derivatives
- Amphetamines and methamphetamines
- Phencyclidine – PCP
However, DOT does not prohibit motor carrier employers from carrying out their own drug testing programs and policies. As such, any employer can require testing for other drugs of abuse not listed above such as K2/spice.
For more information, read here: Which substances are tested?
Somebody asked this question in Drugs.com. Based on the answers of respondents, it seems like the culprit for a K2 Spice false positive is the combination of Lamictal and Gabapentin.
Lamictal is an anti-epileptic medication.It is also used for delaying mood episodes in people with bipolar disorders.
Gabapentin, on the other hand, is a prescription anticonvulsant medication for epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia.
What you can do
If you’re taking any of these medications, we strongly suggest you to inform the technician prior to drug testing.
Read more here: DrugScreen: What Can Cause a False Positive for K2 Spice?
Yes, spice will show up on a probation drug test if they use a K2 Spice drug test strip.
Spice can be detected in urine up to 72 hours.
Read more here: Taking Your Drug Test + K2/Spice – What You Need to Know
Yes, there is a urine test for spice. Here at 12 Panel Now, our K2/Spice Urine Test Strips can provide you with 99% accurate results. They’re safe, reliable, and easy to use too.
Spice is a combination of different types of herbal mixtures that mimic the effects of THC.
Because the chemicals that are commonly used for creating spice have a high potential for abuse but no medical benefit,the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has designated them as Schedule I drugs.
Read more here: Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)
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