Drug Checking

Addictions / Substance Use and Public Health

Provided by Fraser Health

Drug checking service that checks for fentanyl and other cutting agents.
Fraser Health is offering drug checking at various locations across the region. This is a free and confidential service.

The drug checking utilizes BTNX Fentanyl Test Strips™ that enable individuals to check their drugs for contaminants like fentanyl. Drugs are checked with a test strip. Then dilute the substance with a small amount of water and a positive or negative for fentanyl is revealed within minutes.

Drug checking for all chemicals is done by the Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) machine can identify multiple (up to 6) ingredients in a sample. Examples include heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, fentanyl, benzodiazepines and various cutting agents. The test takes about 10 minutes from start to finish. A 5mg sample (about the size of a match head) is needed.

Location finder: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service...

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Fraser Health Area

Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Public Health
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at multiple locations

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