Xylazine Drug Test Strip
Xylazine test strip used to test for the presence of xylazine, commonly known as “tranq,” a drug used by veterinarians to relax or sedate animals. It is not an opioid. Xylazine has been found in the New York City (NYC) drug supply, almost always together with fentanyl (a powerful synthetic opioid).
Xylazine is being added to street drugs and is often found in combination with fentanyl (a powerful synthetic opioid). It has increasingly been detected in overdose deaths.
Xylazine may be added to street drugs, at least in part, to extend the effects of fentanyl. Not everyone who uses fentanyl is intentionally seeking out xylazine. In some cases, people are not aware that xylazine is in the drugs they are buying and using.
How do I test my drugs for xylazine?
- Put about 10 milligrams (mg) of your drugs (enough to cover Abraham Lincoln’s hair on a penny) in a clean, dry container (such as a medicine measuring cup) or a plastic microscoop (if you have one). If you cannot test 10 mg of your drugs, put at least a few grains in a clean, dry container.
- Add 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) of water to your drugs and stir.
- Place the test strip with the wavy side down in the water. Let the strip absorb the water for 15 seconds.
- Take the test strip out of the water and place it on a flat surface for five minutes before reading the results. Make sure to read the results within 10 minutes of taking the strip out of the water.
If you also have fentanyl test strips, you can test your drugs for fentanyl and xylazine using the same sample.
What do the test results mean?
One line is a positive test, meaning xylazine has been detected in your drugs. See the “What should I do if I get a positive test result or think my drugs contain xylazine?” section for guidance.
Two lines (even if the second line is very faint) is a negative test, meaning xylazine has not been detected in your drugs. However, no test is 100% accurate, so your drugs may still contain xylazine.
No lines or one line closer to the wavy side of the strip is an invalid test. Retest your drugs with a new strip, if available.
Remember, no test is 100% accurate. Certain conditions may increase your chances of getting a false positive (for example, certain substances, such as lidocaine, being present in your drugs) or a false negative (for example, the sample you tested not containing xylazine, but xylazine being present in the rest of your drugs).
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.