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Q. Do you conduct testing for consumers?
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I found a pill (or some substance) in my son's/ daughter's/ girlfriend's/ boyfriend's/ wife's/ husband's, etc. possession - WHAT IS IT and do you test for unknowns?

A: The short answer is "maybe". In general, the analytical testing we do is for pharmaceutical companies and other chemical development companies. We do test unknowns and have done so for consumers, although there are quite a few caveats when it comes to this area.
It is usually cost prohibitive - typically $2000 and up.
Second, if it's illegal to have whatever it is you want tested, we likely can't do it without a police department or court being involved (e.g. criminal complaint testing).
Finally, if you don't know what it is, you send it to us, and it turns out to be an illegal or Controlled substance (e.g. THC, Oxycontin, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), anabolic steroids) then we are REQUIRED to notify the authorities - which may result in criminal charges for the person who had possession of the material.

If you simply want to know the identity of some pill you found, try these resources first:

Pill identifier databases:

https://www.drugs.com/imprints.php
https://www.webmd.com/pill-identification/default.htm

Some other points:

• If you bought the meds on the INTERNET without a prescription (Rx), there's a VERY high likelihood they are fake or contain little to no active ingredient.
• Testing for "weird smells" or odors is incredibly complex and not something a consumer can usually afford.
• We don't test for drugs in urine or blood, mold, diseases, water contamination, or food-born bacteria .

Finally, If you believe you received a prescription medication from a licensed pharmacy that is compromised, contaminated, or looks suspect, contact the drug manufacturer listed on the prescription label. They are required by the FDA to investigate patient complaints and (usually) do so quickly and for free.

If the above fails, contact us and we can give you some other resources or a quote.