The Most Common Types of LSD Test Kits and How They Work
LSD is a hallucinogen that can produce a variety of effects. Despite this, it is still illegal in many places, and it is possible to cut it off with other substances that could have dangerous and unpredictable side effects.
Test kits are an essential part of the process if you want to be safe and sure that your drug is what it claims to be. These tests can help you identify the presence of LSD and other substances often mixed in with it.
Ehrlich Test
The Ehrlich reagent is one of the most popular and reliable reagents for identifying psychedelic substances like LSD. It also works well for determining whether a substance is degraded or not.
This reagent is prepared by dissolving 0.5 to 2.0 grams of p-dimethylamino benzaldehyde (DMAB) in 50 mL of 95% ethanol and 50 mL of concentrated hydrochloric acid. It is best to use the reagent as fresh as possible.
It is a sensitive test and can quickly identify substances that are not LSD, such as 25B-NBOME or 25I-NBOME. However, it is not a perfect test, as some drugs may produce an unpredictable reaction with it.
To use the test, you must place a small sample into a testing vial and then watch it change color over 30 seconds to 3 minutes. If you have a white ceramic plate, this should help you see the results more clearly.
You should also be aware that the reagent will only sometimes appear in all samples, especially blotter samples. Purer samples will likely yield more vivid colors, but it can still take some time to see the color changes.
To neutralize the reaction, you can rinse the surface of your sample with baking soda and flush it in a sink under running water for several minutes. This will ensure that the reagent is not on your skin or clothing. It is important to wear latex gloves when handling this reagent. Keeping the bottle and cap out of your eyes and mouth is also a good idea, as it can burn them. If you get some on your skin, wash it immediately with soap and water and dispose of it down the sink.
Mecke Test
The Mecke Test is a presumptive substance testing tool that can determine the presence of ecstasy-like substances, hallucinogens, and opioids. Using the Mecke reagent to test for these substances can help prevent the risk of drug abuse.
Using the Mecke reagent to identify a substance is simple and involves placing a small sample in a plastic tube or white ceramic plate. The reagent can then be dropped into the sample and left to react for 30-60 seconds.
Different substances will react with the Mecke reagent differently, so observing color changes is essential. For example, ecstasy will give a light blue color changing to turquoise and then dark blue. This is a good indicator that you have MDMA in your sample.
Other substances like heroin and LSD will give a yellow color changing to green and then green. Similarly, other drugs such as cathinone (methylone, MDPV), scopolamine (burundanga), and 2C-B will change to olive green.
The Mecke reagent is prepared by adding a gram of selenious acid to 100 ml of concentrated sulphuric acid. Once the reagent has been dripped into the substance, it will immediately change colors.
The Mecke test is a popular substance testing tool commonly used to confirm the presence of MDMA, ecstasy-like substances, and other drugs. It can also detect dangerous contaminants such as fentanyl and diphenhydramine. It's easy to use and can be used by anyone with a basic understanding of science. The reagent is made with primarily sulphuric acid and can burn skin and clothing, so it's best to store it in a cool, dry place and not touch your face or eyes while using the reagent.
Geltab Test
In the world of drug testing, LSD has long been synonymous with blotter paper, but with more and more people opting for alternatives, gel tabs are quickly becoming popular. They offer several benefits over conventional blotters, including an improved shelf-life and the ability to hold more LSD in a single square.
A gel tab is a small, dried square of gelatin (often made with a mixture of lysergic acid diethylamide and sodium lauryl sulfate) that contains an acid, typically LSD. They can be tested like blotter papers but may take longer and require additional steps to ensure an accurate result.
Unlike blotter paper, which can be quickly soaked in reagent, gel tabs must be prepared with special care and attention before being tested. This is because the gelatin can cause the reagent to react differently from what would be expected, leading to confusing results.
As with any reagent test, it's essential to ensure the reagent you use is in good condition and has no residual chlorine residues. Luckily, it's easy to remove any traces of chlorine using boiling water, which is known for its sterilizing capabilities.
In 2017, EcstasyData began to notice that gel tabs were starting to show up in the lab but could only test them successfully in November 2018. Since then, we've worked with the unique conditions of these samples and developed a procedure to ensure their GC/MS detection is as efficient and effective as possible. We're now publishing the details of this procedure on our website so that others can duplicate it to test their gel tabs.
Testing Vials
Testing vials are used to test a small sample of suspected LSD. They are the most affordable and convenient field test forms and provide quick results.
A drop of the test reagent should be placed onto a piece of blotter paper or gel tab (small squares of gelatin containing LSD). Over time, a purple reaction color will appear if LSD is present.
Some blotter paper will turn a brighter or more vivid purple than others, but the most important thing is to watch for the color change. This will take a few minutes, so be patient!
Place a tiny amount of the blotter or gel tab on the test surface using a white ceramic plate and watch for the color change. You can use a small dropper bottle to apply the reagent directly to the blotter or gel tab, but make sure that you do not let the bottle nozzle touch it.
If you're testing a large blotter or gel tab, you should soak it for a few minutes. If the reagent is too strong, it can cause the blotter to become saturated and unable to show any reaction.
The Hofmann test kit positively identifies LSD, DOM, 25iP-NBOMe, ETH-LAD, AL-LAD, and other indoles. It also detects psilocybin in mushrooms and can separate mixed compounds into their components for more accurate detection.