LSD Drug Testing Kit

This test will react and change colour with wide range of indole-based substances, including: 

• LSD (Acid)
• DMT and 5-MeO-DMT (often found in psychedelics such as Ayahuasca)
• Psilocybin and Psilocin (found in magic mushrooms)
• 5-MeO-MiPT, 5-MeO-DiPT, and synthetic analogues like 4-AcO-DMT
• Opium, due to the tryptophan content of raw opium.

The LSD testing kit works by producing a colour change that corresponds to the presence of these indoles. The specific colours and their corresponding substances are outlined in the colour chart included with the kit.

The LSD Testing Kit uses the Ehrlich reagent, which is sealed inside a glass ampoule. When a sample containing an indole substance is added, a chemical reaction occurs, resulting in a colour change. This colour can then be matched against the provided colour chart to give an indication of what might be present in the sample.

The Ehrlich reagent is p-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (p-DMAB) in ethanol with hydrochloric acid. The reagent was initially developed by Paul Ehrlich (a physician who won the Nobel Prize) as a test for typhoid and is still used in medical applications today.

Ehrlich’s reagent will react with tryptamines (such as DMT) and ergoloids (such as LSD). Due to the reagent will also react with raw opium due to the small tryptophan content. The test is highly sensitive and will change colour with only a few micrograms of LSD. One notable advantage of Ehrlich is that it doesn’t react with paper, meaning that paper tabs can be tested without being obscured by other reactions.

The reaction takes place through a condensation reaction and the formation of a stable carbocation (an ion with a positively charged carbon atom).

No reaction will take place when in contact with NBOMe class drugs, allowing LSD to be differentiated from commonly miss-sold and dangerous alternatives. There have been no confirmed reports of anything sold as LSD containing both LSD and NBOMe class drugs, so a positive indication of LSD most likely rules out NBOMe drugs. That said, it is not impossible for a tab to contain both LSD and NBOMe type drugs and caution is advised if you are using or planning to use any illegal drugs.

What is Reagent Testing?

Reagents are chemicals (usually acids or bases) which react in a known way to the suspected contents of a sample. All reagents sold by EZ Tests are known to change colour according to the substance that they are testing for.

Reagent testing is the process of adding an unknown material to a chemical reagent to observe the reaction that follows. It is a form of forensic chemistry which aims to rule in and out certain chemicals or groups of chemicals with various reagents until the contents is known. Reagent testing does not guarantee the presence of any particular drug or the absence of any others.

Why is Reagent Testing Important?

Illicit drugs are made, sold and (often) consumed with no quality testing or indication of what they really contain. Unfortunately, this can result in bad experiences, anxiety and serious harm. Reagent tests offer a quick and easy way to get some idea of what you may be taking.

They are not perfect, and they do not replace professional laboratory testing services, but they can be vital and may save a life.

What are the Limitations of Reagent Testing?

Reagent testing cannot guarantee that a sample contains a certain drug, and it cannot guarantee that there is no other drug present. Despite testing, it is possible that a different chemical reacted similarly to the expected reaction, causing a false positive. It is also possible that there is a drug in your sample which does not react to the reagent in question, or the second reaction is obscured by the drug you expect to find, and therefore is not found in the tests. It is always a good idea to use three or more different tests on any sample, to reduce the risk of this happening.

If you are using a purity test then it is vital that you are testing a known quantity of the drug (and that this amount is the same as the amount specified in the instructions) or else the degree of colour change will not correspond to the purity of the sample.

The ampoule in which the reagents are supplied is made out of clear glass to allow reliable identification of colour changes. To ensure that the shelf life of your reagents is as long as possible, please store them in a cool, dark place such as your fridge or cool cupboard.

After testing, please ensure that the ampoule and any leftover sample are disposed of safely to prevent contamination or harm. Proper disposal helps protect yourself and others from potential exposure to harmful substances.

If the reagent comes into contact with your skin, you should wash the affected area with soap and lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes. If the reagent comes into contact with your eyes you should adhere to the same process with lukewarm water only.

The growing popularity of indole-based substances like LSD and DMT means that it's more important than ever to have a reliable tool for indication. The LSD Testing Kit gives you a fast, simple way to determine if your sample may contain one of these substances. 

• Wide Range of Substances: This LSD test kit is ideal for detecting various indoles, including natural compounds like psilocybin as well as synthetic analogues like 4-AcO-DMT.
• Consumer Safety: Use this kit to gain an indication of what is in your sample, particularly useful in cases where substances are sold without clear labelling or are misrepresented.
• Simple, User-Friendly Design: With just four steps and an easy-to-read color chart, the test can be conducted quickly and efficiently, providing useful results within minutes.