| Test |
Abbreviation |
Use
|
| Ehrlich's |
Eh |
Used a simple spot test to identify possible psychoactive compounds such as tryptamines (e.g. DMT) and ergoloids (e.g. LSD)
|
| Folin's |
Fo |
A chemical reagent used as a derivatizing agent to measure levels of amines and amino acids
|
| Froehde |
Fr |
Used as a simple spot-test to presumptively identify alkaloids, especially opioids, as well as other compounds (Research Chemicals)
|
| Gallic Acid Reagent |
GA |
Used for the distinction of MDMA, MDA and MDEA, MDP2P, Safrole, opium etc, but mainly specific to substances relating to MDMA
|
| Liebermann |
Li |
Generally used to test for cocaine, morphine, PMA and PMMA, MDMA, certain substances from the 2C and other Research Chemicals etc. Used as a secondary test that tells the difference between methamphetamine and amphetamine, between MDMA and MDA or between methylone and MDPV
|
| Mandelin |
Ma |
Generally used for the identification Amphetamines/ Methadone/ Cocaine/ Opium, Research Chemicals etc.
|
| Marquis |
Mq |
Presumptive identification of Amphetamine-type compounds (Speed etc) including Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly), MDA, MDE, Opiates (Morphine, Codeine or Heroin), LSD, a general screening agent for other drugs e.g. Research Chemicals etc.
|
| Mecke |
Me |
Generally used for the identification of heroin and other opiates (opium etc), LSD, Research Chemicals etc.
|
| Scott |
Sc |
A screening test for the presence of cocaine
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