Cathinone, also known as benzoylethanamine, or β-keto-amphetamine is a monoamine alkaloid found in the shrub Catha edulis (CAT) and is chemically similar to ephedrine, Cathinone, methCathinone and other amphetamines. It with amphetamine, ephedrine, methamphetamine and mephedrone belongs to excitatory amphetamines psychiatric drugs, has the strong central excitement and suppress appetite, has been widely applied in the depression, fatigue, obesity, gastric ulcer, etc. The earliest found in Arab tea, because of its structure and pharmacological activities are similar to amphetamines, so called ''natural amphetamine. It has approximately 10-14% the potency of amphetamine.

Use too much Cathinone can cause loss of appetite, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, illusion and panic attacks. Abusers have for a long time for the development of personality disorder and continuing the risk of myocardial infarction. The World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances (used for the Olympic Games among other athletic events) bars cathine in concentrations of over 5 micrograms per milliliter in urine. Cathine is a Schedule III drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances.

 

【DIRECTIONS FOR CASSETTE USE】
Allow the test, urine specimen, and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing.
1. Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening it. Remove the test cassette from the sealed pouch and use it within one hour.
2. Place the test cassette on a clean and level surface. Hold the dropper vertically and transfer 3 full drops of urine (approx. 120μL) to the specimen well (S) of the test cassette, and then start the timer. Avoid trapping air bubbles in the specimen well (S). See the illustration below.
3. Wait for the colored line(s) to appear. Read results at 5 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 10minutes.

【DIRECTIONS FOR PANEL USE】
Allow the test, urine specimen, and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30ºC) prior to testing.
1. Remove the test Panel from the sealed pouch and use it as soon as possible.
2. Remove the cap.
3. With the arrow pointing toward the urine specimen, immerse the test panel vertically in the urine specimen for at least 10 to 15 seconds. Immerse the strip to at least the level of the wavy lines, but not above the arrow on the test panel.
4. Replace the cap and place the test panel on a non-absorbent flat surface.
5. Start the timer and wait for the colored line(s) to appear.
6. The result should be read at 5 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.

【DIRECTIONS FOR DIPSTICK USE】
Allow the test, urine specimen, and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30ºC) prior to testing.
1. Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening it. Remove the test dipstick from the sealed pouch and use it within one hour.
2. With arrows pointing toward the urine specimen, immerse the test dipstick vertically in the urine specimen for at least 10-15 seconds. Do not pass the maximum line (MAX) on the Test Dipstick when immersing the strip. See the illustration below.
3. Place the test dipstick on a non-absorbent flat surface, start the timer and wait for the colored line(s) to appear. Read results at 5 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cat. No.	Product Description	Specimen	Format	Kit Size	Cut-Off	Status
DCA-102	Cathine (CAT) Rapid Test Cassette	Urine	Cassette	40 T	150 ng/mL*	CE
DCA-114	Cathine (CAT) Rapid Test Panel	Urine	Panel	40 T		CE
DCA-101	Cathine (CAT) Rapid Test Dipstick	Urine	Dipstick	50 T		CE