Cocaine Cuts Test Kit

Description This is a fast and simple test to determine cutting agents in cocaine. Why Is This Test Important? Dealers usually cut cocaine to increase their profit margins. The substances used for cutting are sometimes harmless, but it often happens that dangerous substances are added. This kit tests for the most common and dangerous cutting agents including: Levamisole Phenacentine Ephedrine Uncut cocaine does not react with this test! Cocain Cuts Test Kit Includes 10 Cocaine cutting tests 10 Spatulas Instruction sheet Simply compare the test result with the color chart included with the kit to find out if your cocaine is adulterated. The testing liquid in the ampoule is a golden yellow color. Mix your sample for about 10 seconds and the compare the reaction color to the chart. Full instructions come with the kit. Cocaine Cuts Test Kit Color Chart What is Levamisole and Why is it Bad? Levamisole is a drug typically used to deworm livestock, but in humans it can trigger a devastating immune-system crash called agranulocytosis. In other words, levamisole can destroy your white blood cells, leaving you susceptible to infections. How Common is Levamisole Cut Cocaine? There was a time when levamisole was rarely found in cocaine (1.9% of the time in 2005), but by July 2009, the DEA reported that about 70% of cocaine entering the United States contained levamisole.1 Cocaine cut with levamisole has been reported to have risen to 82% of tested samples by 2011.2 What About Testing Cocaine Purity? This test doesn’t give a indication of what proportion of your sample is cocaine. For that, we recommend the Cocaine Purity Test Kit. Can This Cocaine Cuts Test Check for Amphetamines? This cocaine cuts test doesn’t screen for amphetamines. We recommend the Liebermann and/or Marquis tests to check for amphetamines in cocaine samples. Other Reading The Mystery of the Tainted Cocaine Complications Associated With Use of Levamisole-Contaminated Cocaine: An Emerging Public Health Challenge Cocaine Laced With Veterinary Drug Levamisole Eats Away at Flesh