Amphetamine is a Schedule II controlled substance available by prescription (Dexedrine®) and is also available on the illicit market. Amphetamines are a class of potent sympathomimetic agents with therapeutic applications. They are chemically related to the human body’s natural catecholamines: epinephrine and norepinephrine. Acute higher doses lead to enhanced stimulation of the central nervous system and induce euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite, and a sense of increased energy and power. Cardiovascular responses to Amphetamines include increased blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. More acute responses produce anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, and psychotic behavior. The effects of Amphetamines generally last 2-4 hours following use, and the drug has a half-life of 4-24 hours in the body. About 30% of Amphetamines are excreted in the urine in unchanged form, with the remainder as hydroxylated and deaminated derivatives.

 

【DIRECTIONS FOR CASSETTE 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 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 10 minutes.

 

【DIRECTIONS FOR PANEL 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 panel from the sealed pouch and use it within one hour.

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.