FREE Fentanyl Testing Strips
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in California and the United States. Fentanyl testing strips (FTS) are a harm reduction strategy designed to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, including overdose, by testing for the presence of fentanyl in a drug. FTS are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in all different kinds of drugs (cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, etc.) and drug forms (pills, powder, and injectables).
Available to students for FREE in the Student Health Center!
No appointment necessary.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Before using, watch the instructional video to ensure correct application of the test.
HOW TO USE FENTANYL TEST STRIPS
Below are steps to test your drugs for fentanyl using FTS. Depending on the types of drugs you’re testing, the steps may be slightly different:
- Step 1: Put a small amount (at least 10mg) of your drugs aside in a clean, dry container.
- Important note: One portion of a drug may contain fentanyl, while another portion may not. If testing crushed tablets, test the entire tablet.
- Step 2: Add water to the container and mix together.
- Please note: For most drugs, you need ½ teaspoon of water. If you are testing methamphetamines, use 1 full teaspoon.
- Step 3: Place the wavy end of the test strip down in the water and let it absorb for about 15 seconds.
- Step 4: Take the strip out of the water and place it on a flat surface for 2 to 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Read results.
- Positive results: A single pink line on the left-hand side indicates that fentanyl or a fentanyl analog has been detected in your drugs. If you receive a positive result, it is much safer to discard the batch. Using it could kill you. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is extremely potent and can be deadly.
- Negative results: Two pink lines indicate that fentanyl or a fentanyl analog has not been detected in your drugs. Remember that no test is 100% accurate and your drugs may still contain fentanyl or fentanyl analogs even if you receive a negative result. You should still take caution as FTS might not detect more potent fentanyl-like drugs, like carfentanil, and fentanyl might not be everywhere in your drugs and your test might miss it.
- Invalid results: A single pink line on the right-hand side or no lines at all, indicates an invalid test. If you get an invalid result, test your drugs again using a new strip.
How to Get FREE Narcan Nasal Spray
If you are a student at risk for opioid overdose, or have family members, friends, or others that you care for or interact with who are at risk for opioid overdose, please follow these steps to obtain FREE Narcan Nasal Spray. We have two options: Online or In-Person Training
ONLINE TRAINING
- Click the link below to complete the Bystander Naloxone Training course online:
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- Course is self-paced, step-by-step, and offered in English and Spanish
- Create an account to take the course.
- You only need to complete the training. You are NOT required to make a donation or pay for a certificate.
- Once completed, bring a screenshot or printout of the “MODULE STATUS” page to the Student Health Center WITH a PHOTO ID
- Printout/Screenshot MUST contain your name and the training completion date
IN PERSON TRAINING
- Free, In-person training is offered on the first of each month from 9am-10am ·
- Register for an in-person training session
- If you would like to schedule an in-person training for your department, class, or club, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/nE6VWQcHXP
- *After attending, the SHC will keep record/proof of completion of in-person training. No additional documentation is required.
NARCAN PICKUP
- To receive Narcan Nasal Spray, you must
- Complete one of the training options and provide documentation of completion to the SHC*
- Sign an reporting agreement in the SHC: Agreement to Report
- Report use of the Narcan Nasal Spray to the SHC: After Use Report
- Can pick up another Narcan Nasal Spray after Report is submitted to the SHC.
- Training must be done once per academic year.
