Frequently Asked Questions about the MDMA QTest
Do I need anything else to perform the test?
Everything you need is included in the box.
To prepare your sample, you only need the following, which you probably already have at home:
- A milligram scale to weigh out an exact mg amount for the test
- A small funnel or a creased piece of paper to pour the powder into the extraction vial
How much material do I need for the test?
IF YOU TEST PILLS:
To ensure that the concentration can be calculated for the entire pill, you should weigh it once in advance and make a note of the weight. You only need 50 mg (0.05 g) of your sample to perform the test. It is best to crush a whole pill, mix it well, and then test only 50 mg of this homogenized batch. The result will tell you the potency of the remaining homogenized powder.
We will give you a calculation example for this:
For example, the evaluation using the color scale indicates a concentration of 16 mg. Your starting material (e.g., a pill) has a total weight of 520 mg, and you have added 0.05 g of the total amount of your pill.
= concentration x (Tablet weight / 50 mg)
= 16 mg x (520 mg / 50 mg)
= 166.4 mg this value will correspond to the potency of the total pill.
IF YOU TEST CRYSTALS/POWDER:
Crystals are usually more concentrated than pills, so you only need 30 mg (0.03 g) of your sample to perform the test. It is best to crush a larger amount of crystals, mix it well, and then test only 30 mg of this homogenized batch. The result will tell you the potency of the remaining homogenized powder.
Does the QTest identify MDMA and show me if other compounds are present in my substance?
The big detection vial, which you use for evaluate the concentration of MDMA in the sample will not distinguish between MDA & MDMA. This means it may also turn purple when the sample contains MDA or a mixture of MDA & MDMA. Therefore we add the two additional small vials with the red and the blue lid. These allow you to first verify that your sample only contains MDMA and not MDA.
This is how your results should look like:
The small vial with the red cap shows no color change (remains a slightly orange color). The small vial with the blue cap displays a noticeable color change to blue/purple.
If your substance contains MDMA (and not MDA), you can rely on the MDMA concentration result of the MDMA QTest.
If you have other color results, please find further information here.
The MDMA QTest can also distinguish between different classes of active compounds (2CB, Amphetamines, MDMA/MDA).
What does quantitative test mean and how does the QTest differ from “classic” reagent tests?
Our QTests are more powerful than classic reagent tests. While reagent tests detect the presence of an active ingredient in a substance, our QTests quantify it. This means they determine the concentration of active ingredients in various psychoactive substances such as XCT pills or MDMA crystals.
What is the shelf life of the QTest, and how should I store it?
Cool storage of the reagents at 35 - 46 °F, protected from direct sunlight (e.g., in a refrigerator), ensures that the consumables are shelf-stable for 6 months after production. Chilled storage is especially crucial for the two small vials, as discoloration can occur otherwise, affecting the interpretation.
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