Drug Hunter: How to use it?

At Drug Hunter, we’ve streamlined the drug testing process to make it quick and accurate.

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Step-by- step Instructions

Self-Diagnostics: Before analysis begins, Drug Hunter conducts a self-diagnostic check to ensure optimal performance.

Our user-friendly and efficient process not only ensures accurate results but also saves you valuable time. Trust Drug Hunter for fast and reliable drug testing.

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Collect sample using SALIKIT

To collect a sample, simply have the donor rinse their mouth with a 5mL saline solution and spit into the collection cup. This should take approximately 10-20 seconds.

2

Filter sample using SALIKIT
Next, filter the collected sample to remove impurities, ensuring the highest level of accuracy.

3

Analyze the sample using DRUG HUNTER

Insert the filtered sample into Drug Hunter, and within just 1.5 minutes, the analysis process is initiated.

4

Get Quantitative Results & Print Report

After 5-8 minutes, you’ll receive a comprehensive report. This report includes essential case information, a detailed list of illegal drugs detected, and their concentration levels.

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Participant rinses their mouth and collects saliva into a funnel while the Drug Hunter analyzer awaits the sample.
Participant spits saliva into a collection cup during the sample collection process, with the Drug Hunter analyzer nearby.
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Participant sits inside a mobile testing van while an operator prepares the Drug Hunter saliva analysis device.
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Gloved technician positions a sample strip over the Drug Hunter analyzer with results displayed on screen.
Gloved operator holds a printed test result next to the Drug Hunter analyzer and reagent bottles

Drug Hunter detects and quantifies classical illegal drugs of abuse (Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, MDMA, MDA, MDEA, Cocaine, Morphine) in one run.

Methodology is validated according to the EMA

COMING SOON: New psychoactive substances (NPSs) such as methylone, MDPV, 4-MEC, and PMMA can be analyzed within classical drugs of abuse. This means that 11 illegal drugs are analyzed within one run.

Is HHC still legal?
Is it causing false positive results for THC using traditional onsite drug tests? 

Drug Hunter differentiates legal cannabis use from illegal use. Stay informed about HHC-Cannabis, THC-Cannabis, and CBD-Cannabis use!  It provides accurate information, even in cases involving HHC-THC-CBD-cannabis use.

FAQ

1. What are the main steps when using the Drug Hunter analyzer?

The Drug Hunter workflow consists of several stages:
•Self-diagnostics: before starting the analysis, the device performs an automatic self-check to ensure optimal performance.
•Sample collection: the donor rinses their mouth with 5 ml of saline solution and spits it into a SALIKIT tube; this takes about 10–20 seconds.
•Filtration: the collected sample is filtered to remove impurities.
•Analysis: the filtered sample is inserted into Drug Hunter; the device begins analysis after approximately 1.5 minutes.
•Result: within 5–8 minutes, you receive a report detailing the detected substances and their concentrations.

2. How long does it take from sample collection to result?

Sample collection using SALIKIT takes only 10–20 seconds. The analysis begins about 1.5 minutes after inserting the filtered sample. A full report with quantitative results and a list of detected substances is available within 5–8 minutes.

3. Which substances can Drug Hunter detect?

The analyzer detects and quantitatively measures traditional illicit drugs, including amphetamine, methamphetamine, MDMA, MDA, MDEA, cocaine, and morphine. The methodology has been validated in accordance with EMA guidelines. In the near future, the system will also support analysis of new psychoactive substances (NPS), such as methylone, MDPV, 4-MEC, and PMMA, enabling detection of up to 11 drugs in a single run.

4. How does Drug Hunter distinguish between legal and illegal cannabis?

Traditional rapid tests often produce false positives for THC, particularly when HHC products are used. Drug Hunter can differentiate between legal cannabis-derived compounds (CBD and HHC) and illegal products containing Δ9-THC, ensuring accurate identification. This helps prevent wrongful accusations and provides a more reliable picture of substance use.

5. Why is the self-diagnostics process important for test accuracy?

Before each analysis, Drug Hunter automatically performs a self-diagnostic check. This ensures that all channels are clean and properly calibrated, and that analytical conditions are stable. The self-diagnostics process minimizes human error and ensures reliable results, particularly in field conditions.