PPX urine test (propoxyphene)

Description

This strip is made for the detection in human urine of propoxyphene, which is a substance intended to relieve moderately severe pain, felt by example after an operation or dental surgery.

Depending on the drug, the dosage is usually 4 times daily from 65 to 100 mg. Failure in respecting intervals between doses may cause the development of tolerance, which could lead to gradually increasing doses.

To avoid loss of control during treatment (propoxyphene can cause dependence), this substance is prescribed for short periods. However, addiction to this substance have already been observed, because consumers often seek to increase the effects of sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antihistamines, antidepressants, or even of certain drugs.

This test is a qualitative assay (type "NO / YES"), and thus delivers a "NEGATIVE" or "POSITIVE" result.

Technical data

Cut-off : 300 ng/ml
This test will be positive if the sample tested contains at least 300 nanograms of propoxyphene or norpropoxyphene (its metabolite) per milliliter of urine, or negative if the sample contains less or not at all.

Detection time of propoxyphene in urine :

• 6h to 2 days after consumption, depend on use level

Available test formats

Dipstick The test is immersed directly into the urine sample, which prevents any liquid handling. Currently on this page.

Cassette + pipette Few microliters of sample are collected using a disposable pipette (provided with each test) and then introduced directly into the test. Available only on special order. Ask for a quotation