Hot testing kit

[Xyzpdq0121]

If a testing kit get left in the car and get hot, will it affect the testing results?

 

[phase_dancer]

Depending upon how hot and for how long, the heat will damage Marquis. The reagent will go a dark brown color. Simons is also affected by heat.

 

[Xyzpdq0121]

No, it was in the car for about 4 hours but you know how hot a car closed up can get. The Marquis still turned color to orange showing Meth and the simons had no reaction. So no dark brown color. If there was a problem, would it only be till the kit cooled down or would it ruin the kit totally? I might go test a known pill to make sure..

 

[phase_dancer]

The Marquis still turned color to orange showing Meth and the simons had no reaction

Perhaps I've misinterpreted your reply, but Simons should give a positive result with methamphetamine as meth is a secondary amine.

 

[Xyzpdq0121]

So what would make Marquis have orange spots (the rest clear) and no reaction with simons.

 

[phase_dancer]

Amphetamine, as opposed to methamphetamine. Depending upon where you live, amphetamine may well be more common.