How to use drug testing strips

Drug testing strips are a simple, low-cost tool that can help prevent overdose and reduce harm. These videos will walk you through how to use fentanyl and benzodiazepine test strips safely and effectively.

These training videos are intended for front-line workers in community settings who deliver services to people who use substances. They were created to supplement existing training programs teaching workers how to use test strips.

All workers who handle substances as part of drug checking services should meet the minimum standards for safe handling practices, drug crushing, and disposal of drug checking samples. Refer to your organization for additional training required.

Fentanyl Test Strips

This training video shows you how to use fentanyl test strips either at a point of care service for drug checking or as a take home kit. (4:50 mins)

Benzodiazepine Test Strips

This video shows you how to use benzodiazepine test strips at point of care drug checking services. Benzo strips are not available for take home kits in BC. This video builds on the skills introduced in the fentanyl test strip video. (5:56 mins)

Test Strip Procedures

For printable versions of test strip procedures, please visit our website.

BCCSU Fentanyl Test Strip Procedure (English)

BCCSU Benzodiazepine Test Strip Procedure (English)

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Acknowledgements

These videos were created by Vancouver Coastal Health in partnership with BC Center on Substance Use to support drug test strip programs across BC.