Testing Your Substance with a Fentanyl Test Strip

Here’s a step-by-step visual guide to using your test strip safely.

Once you’ve completed your test, we’d love to hear about your experience.

Your feedback is completely anonymous and helps us improve these tools and reach more people who could benefit.

Here’s a step-by-step visual guide to using your test strip safely.

Once you’ve completed your test, we’d love to hear about your experience.

Your feedback is completely anonymous and helps us improve these tools and reach more people who could benefit.

FAQ / Common Questions

A: Wise Batch strips detect at least 24 different fentanyl analogs. Currently, no test strip on the market can detect every possible analog, so always use caution.

A: Test it again! You can use another strip in the same solution you made.

A: Yes, but always dissolve a small amount in water first. Never dip a needle or liquid directly. A negative result does not guarantee the substance is safe, so go slow and use caution. Find detailed instructions on how to test below.

PDF Instructions: Wise Batch IV Test Instructions

Video Instructions: How to use Fentanyl Test Strips – IV Users Guide | WiseBatch Video 

A: No, fentanyl test strips are not reliable for testing marijuana for fentanyl. These strips were designed to detect fentanyl in substances that can be dissolved in water, like powders or pills.

There are also zero verified incidents of fentanyl contamination in marijuana, and there is no strong evidence that fentanyl is being added to the cannabis supply. Most reports suggesting fentanyl in marijuana have not been confirmed by laboratory testing, or disproved after the initial report and are considered misinformation. Because of this, experts do not recommend using fentanyl strips to test marijuana.

If someone is concerned about safety, the best approach is to obtain cannabis from licensed, regulated sources.

A: If fentanyl is detected, the safest choice is to not use the substance at all. Fentanyl is extremely potent, and even a small amount can cause a fatal overdose. Before deciding what to do, take a moment to consider whether using it is worth the risk.

If you choose not to use it, make sure to dispose of it safely so it cannot accidentally harm you or anyone else. Do not share it with anyone under any circumstances, as even a tiny amount can be deadly.

A: No, not necessarily. Many people worry that testing will ruin their substances, but that’s not always the case. Some testing methods allow the sample to remain in a usable form, and testing a small portion leaves the rest intact. The key reason to test is to detect fentanyl before use, which can save lives. BirdieLight’s guidance focuses on safety, not use. Our priority is helping you avoid overdose, not telling you how to use substances.

However, DanceSafe provides further instruction on this here: https://dancesafe.org/fentanyl/#1667431535382-3ad09bcd-735a

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Disclaimer


The information on this website is not intended as medical advice; Dr. Weinstock is a physician but not YOUR physician. While we advocate for the life-saving potential of tools such as fentanyl test strips and naloxone, BirdieLight is not the manufacturer of these tools, and no tool is 100% accurate all the time. BirdieLight makes no representations that these tools are 100% accurate; any reliance you place on them is strictly at your own risk. Please keep in mind that while fentanyl test strips are a powerful detection tool for the potentially-lethal presence of fentanyl in illegal pills and powder, the strips have been determined to be 92-96% sensitive in detecting fentanyl. Remember, never use any substance when you are alone (tell a friend you are taking something!) and that friend should always know where the naloxone (Narcan) is.