Which drug test kit do I need?
Pick by the substance you are actually testing, not by kit size. A single reagent kit runs 50 to 75 tests, so for most people one kit is enough and the full bundle is not worth the difference. Below is what each kit contains, what it costs, and what it cannot tell you.
No reagent detects fentanyl. It is active at doses far too small to change a colour, so you need fentanyl test strips. Every kit below now ships with a starter strip, but strips are single-use, meaning one strip tests one sample. If you test more than once, buy strips separately.
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Pick by what you are testing
| Testing this | Buy this | Reagents inside | Strips included? |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDMA / molly / ecstasy | MDMA testing kit | Marquis, Simon's A, Simon's B, Froehde | Yes, one strip plus a 10 mg micro scoop |
| Cocaine | Cocaine testing kit | Morris, Marquis, Liebermann | Yes |
| LSD / acid blotter | LSD testing kit | Ehrlich's | Yes |
| Ketamine | Ketamine testing kit | Morris A and Morris B | Yes |
| Mushrooms / DMT | LSD testing kit (Ehrlich's) | Ehrlich's | Yes |
| Several substances | Complete set of all 9 | MDMA + cocaine + ketamine + LSD kits, plus Mandelin, Folin, Mecke | Yes |
Every kit performs 50 to 75 tests, so what separates them is breadth of coverage, not quantity. Single-substance kits cost noticeably less than the full set, and DanceSafe offers bulk discounts on the LSD kit if you are supplying a group or a harm reduction org. Check current prices on their site, since they change.
Why the MDMA kit is built the way it is
The three reagents in the MDMA kit are not redundant, they answer different questions:
- Marquis screens. Purple to black indicates the MDMA class, and common substitutes stay yellow or orange. It cannot separate MDMA from MDA.
- Simon's is the discriminator, and the reason this kit exists. It is a two-part reagent (A then B on the same sample). MDMA reacts blue; MDA does not react the same way. This is the single most useful piece of information the kit gives you, because MDA is stronger, longer and harder on the body. See our MDA vs MDMA comparison.
- Froehde confirms. It backs up the Marquis result and helps separate look-alike reactions.
Full reading instructions are in our Marquis colour chart, Simon's colour chart, and Froehde colour chart.
What none of these kits can tell you
This matters more than which kit you pick, and it is where most people misread what they bought:
- Not dose or potency. A perfect Marquis result on a pill tells you nothing about whether it contains 60 mg or 250 mg.
- Not purity. Reagents react to what is present; they do not quantify it.
- Not everything in a mixture. A strong reaction from one substance can mask another.
- Not fentanyl. Ever. Use a strip.
- Not levamisole, the dewormer in most US cocaine. See our levamisole guide.
Reagent testing narrows possibilities and catches substitutions. It does not make a substance safe, and it does not replace starting with a low dose.
A note on where to buy
DanceSafe is the original and only nonprofit reagent manufacturer in the US, and it runs free drug checking at events. We link to them because of that, and those links are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not list prices here because they change; check their product pages for current pricing.
Next: the reagent colour chart hub for how to read any result, and the test kits page for technique walkthroughs and video demos.
From the Blog
Practical questions about buying, storing and trusting a kit.
Buying Less
What Does Each Reagent Actually Add?
Most people need one or two, not nine. What each bottle contributes, and why two on one sample is not redundant.
Frequency
Do You Need to Test Every Batch?
Yes. Strips are single-use, one per sample, and running out is why people skip the test.
Storage
Do Reagent Test Kits Expire?
Reagents degrade, but darkening is not the same as ruined. The real endpoint is readability.
Value
How Many Tests Do You Get From One Kit?
50 to 75 per bottle. The belief that a kit is single-use is what stops most people buying one.
Buying
Are Amazon Drug Test Kits Legit?
Some sellers are legitimate. The problem is that you cannot tell which from the listing.
Comparison
DanceSafe vs Bunk Police
An honest comparison, including where Bunk Police is the better choice and our affiliate conflict.
Legal
Is It Legal to Buy a Drug Test Kit?
Broadly yes for reagents. Fentanyl strip law varies by state and changed fast after 2021.