Testsealabs AMP Amphetamine Test
Product Specification
| Principle | Chromatographic Immunoassay | Specimen | Urine |
| Reading Time | 3-5 minutes | QMS Certification | ISO 13485 and MDSAP |
| Storage Temperature | 4-30°C | Shelf life | 2 years |
| Format | Strip/Cassette | Specification | 25T/40T/50T |
Intended Use
The AMP Amphetamine Test is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of amphetamine in urine.
Summary
Amphetamines are a class of potent sympathomimetic agents with therapeutic applications. They are chemically related to the human body’s natural catecholamines: epinephrine and norepinephrine. Acute higher does lead to enhanced stimulation of the central nervous system and induce euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite, and a sense of increased energy and power.Cardiovascular responses to amphetamines include increased blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. More acute responses produce anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, and psychotic behavior. The effects of amphetamines generally last 2-4 hours following use, and the drug has a half-life of 4-24 hours in the body. About 30% of amphetamines are excreted in the urine inunchanged form, with the remainder as hydroxylated and deaminated derivatives.The AMP Amphetamine Test yields a positive result when the concentration of amphetamine in urine exceeds 1,000 ng/mL. This is the suggested screening cut-off for positive specimens set by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA, USA).

