This urine test strip detects the use of heroin through its specific metabolite, 6-monoacetylmorphine. It will remain negative if any other opiates or opioids have been consumed. It is therefore used in very specific cases where only heroin use is being investigated (note: for broad screening of all opiates, use the MOR test).
Highly reliable. Results in 5 minutes.
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| Test type | Urine |
|---|---|
| Cut-off (detection level) | 10 ng/ml |
| Maximum detection time | 1 to 3 days after the last intake |
| Results in | 5 minutes |
| Reliability | Excellent (≈99%) |
| Manufacturer | NarcoCheck® |
| Quantity | Unit price | |
|---|---|---|
| From 1 to 2 tests | $5.90 per test | |
| From 3 to 9 tests | $5.50 per test | |
| From 10 to 19 tests | $4.90 per test | |
| From 20 to 30 tests | $4.50 per test | |
| More than 30 tests | Contact us |
The NarcoCheck® 6MAM rapid test strip is an immunoassay for fast the detection of heroin use in human urine.
This heroin screening test comes in the form of a simple urine strip.
Heroin is an opiate, which means it is derived from opium. It comes in the form of a white or brown powder.
Heroin is rapidly converted into morphine in the body, as are most opiates, such as codeine.
This transformation is called “metabolization.”
However, heroin also metabolizes into 6-monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM), also known as 6-acetylmorphine (6-AM). This metabolite is very specific to heroin.
In other words, when traces of morphine are found in urine, it may be from the consumption of any opium derivative, including heroin. But it is impossible to know which one.
On the other hand, when 6-monoacetylmorphine is found, then it is certain that heroin has been consumed.
The MOR (morphine) urine test detects the consumption of any opium derivative, including heroin. The 6MAM test, on the other hand, only detects heroin consumption, but not other opiates.
For monitoring a person undergoing substitution treatment (Methadone®, Subutex®), you should use the MOR urine test. This is because a heroin user who relapses will not necessarily consume heroin, but may consume any opium derivative, such as morphine or codeine. Vigilance therefore requires broad-spectrum screening.
The 6MAM test should be preferred when it is necessary to know whether the opiate consumed is specifically heroin.
No, this test will remain negative if substitution treatments have been taken. Only heroin use will trigger a positive result.
The NarcoCheck® urine test can detect heroin consumption up to:
| Compound | Sensitivity (ng/ml) |
|---|
| Compound | Cut-off (ng/ml) |
|---|---|
| 6-Monoacethylmorphine | 10 |
| 1 test | $4.90 | ||
| 3 tests | $3.90 | per test | |
| 10 tests | $2.90 | per test | |
| 20 tests | $2.50 | per test |
