We aren't the only game in town. Other labs provide support services for drug checking and we encourage you to check them out. Many programs have contracts with more than one lab to answer different types of questions.
Below is a short list of labs that we feel have scientifically rigorous methods. You may also find local university labs that can meet your drug checking needs.
Questions to ask
- What is the cost per sample?
- What is your turn around time?
- How do we send samples?
- Do you search for all drugs, or a subset of common ones?
- How are results delivered?
- Do you work with law enforcement?
- How long is the contract period? Are there minimums we must meet?
- How do you help programs interpret results?
CFSRE
The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education is the non-profit arm of NMS Labs in Pennsylvania. They use multiple detection methods, and have quantification capabilities. They have a strong track record of working with harm reduction programs.
NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a federal government agency based in Maryland. They currently have options for free testing for community groups using DART-MS.
Edward Sisco
DrugsData.org/Erowid Center
The OGs in drug checking in the US! Based in California, they have been doing this work for decades. Check their website to see if they are currently accepting samples.