The ESA Multi 5 Test is a preliminary test for the detection of 5 different substances and substance classes. It contains 2 ampoules for each parameter (cocaine, LSD, ketamine, opiates/amphetamines and general screening). It is used to detect various substances classes/substances in the investigative work or police and customs officers as part of drug investigation.
- 10 Snap-open ampoules
- 10 Sealing caps
- 10 Spatulas
- 1 Set of instructions
The ESA Multi 5 Test is a preliminary test for the detection of 5 different substances and substance classes. It contains 2 ampoules for each parameter (cocaine, LSD, ketamine, opiates/amphetamines and general screening). It is used to detect various substances classes/substances in the investigative work or police and customs officers as part of drug investigation.
- Tap the unopened ampoule several times against a hard surface, such as a tabletop. By doing this, particles which may be stuck to the inside of the ampoule wall will fall to the bottom.
- Carefully remove the polyethylene sealing. Ensure that the powdery reagent contained in the cap does not fall out.
- Open the ampoule as follows: Hold the ampoule firmly at the bottom with one hand. Take the ampoule tip between the index finger and thumb of the other hand and snap it off at the predetermined breaking point by lateral pressure.
- Transfer a small quantity of the sample into the ampoule, by using the enclosed spatula. Whilst transferring the sample, make sure to hold the ampoule in an upright position so that the substance falls to the bottom of the ampoule.
- Allow the sample and the reagents to mix. This can be done by tapping with a finger or by repeated stirring with the spatula.
- For OPI/AMP, COC, GEN SC, KET/MTD: Once the test is finished, seal the ampoule using the cap.
- For LSD-test only: Adding the reagents contained in the cap: holding the ampoule level, carefully tip the cap containing the reagents onto its side above the ampoule opening, allowing the reagents to fall in.
- For LSD-test only: Briefly mix the reagents with the sample by tapping the ampoule with your finger or mixing them with the tip of the spatula.
- For LSD-test only: Once the test is finished, seal the ampoule opening using the cap.
Please refer to the instructions for use for more details.
- Color change will begin within 1 minute. Result interpretation should take place within a maximum of 3 minutes.
- An overview of the expected color changes can be found in the table at the end of the package insert. The color comparisons for selected substances can be consulted at the beginning of the package insert, as well as in the referenced literature.
Please refer to the instructions for use for more details.
- S. H. John, A. A. Wist, A. R. Najam, J Forensic Sci, 1979, 24, 631-649
- M. D. Osselton, B. Widdop, A. C. Moffat, "Clarke’s Analysis of Drugs and Poisons”, Pharmaceutical Press, 2011 (4th Ed.)
- U.S. Department of Justice, “Color Test Reagents/Kits for Preliminary Identification of Drugs of Abuse”, 2000
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