Feature | Benefit |
One-step test | Ease of use and less potential for procedural errors |
Results in 4-7 minutes | Test and Results at the same time |
Sealed test cassette | Easy to use and discard |
Kit includes all necessary components | Ready to use, no need for additional equipment |
Internal controls included | Confidence in results due to confirmation of test strip functional integrity |
Room temperature storage | No need for refrigeration or wait times for reagents to warm up. Tests can be run immediately as needed. |
Sample type | Urine |
Detects | Methadone |
Time to results | 4-7 minutes |
Duration in body | 24-48 hours |
Kit storage conditions | Room temperature (15°C to 30°C/59°F to 86°F) |
Internal controls | Included |
External controls | Available separately |
Sensitivity | 300 ng/ml |
Accuracy |
97.5% |
Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
Available Formats
- Single Cassette with pipette
- Single Dip Cassette
- Single Dip Strip
Alternative Options
- Instant-view® Multi-drug urine tests in combination with other urine tests - CLICK HERE
- Instant-view® Push Button Urine Cups in combination with other urine tests - CLICK HERE
- Instant-view-PLUS™ Driven Flow™ Urine Cups in combination with other urine tests - CLICK HERE
- Instant-view-PLUS™ Driven Flow™ Saliva Cards in combination with other saliva tests - CLICK HERE
Instant-view® Lateral Flow Test
Lateral flow assays have provided a very useful tool for three decades. Use of the technology is widespread and has proven an inexpensive way to screen, qualitatively and semi-quantitatively, in point-of-care environments. Lateral flow tests are used for medical diagnostics and detect the presence or absence of a target analyte in a sample matrix without the need for additional specialized and expensive medical equipment. The tests are utilized either for at-home-testing, point-of-care testing, or in clinical laboratories, depending on the tests regulatory clearances.
Throughout over 20-year history, ALFA has fine-tuned our manufacturing capabilities to a level that ensures the highest quality of lateral flow test output. All products are produced in the USA. ALFA's Instant-view® lateral flow tests stand for quality our customers have come to rely on and trust.
Catalog Number | Description | Kit Size/Content |
03-3172 | Instant-View® Methadone (MTD) Urine Cassette Test | 25 Test Cassettes |
03-3177 | Instant-View® Methadone (MTD) Urine Dip Strip Test | 50 Test Dip Strip |
What is methadone?
Methadone is a synthetic narcotic that is usually used to help opioid abusers end their addiction and stop using. It was originally made during a morphine shortage in the 1940s.
How long is methadone detected in the body?
Methadone can be detected in the urine for up to 3 to 5 days after it was last used.
What is methadone used for?
Methadone is used during detoxification and withdrawal from opioid narcotics. It produces many of the same effects as morphine or heroin, making it easier for users to switch from illicit heroin to a prescribed methadone.
What are the forms of methadone?
Methadone is available as a 5- or 10 mg tablet, an oral solution, or injectable liquid.
How is methadone consumed?
Methadone is either swallowed or injected, depending on the form that it is in.
What are the effects of methadone?
Methadone causes some of the same effects as narcotics, including drowsiness, sedation, and sleepiness. It can also cause itching and sweating, similar to heroin. People who use methadone are at risk for both psychological and physical dependence, potentially making it difficult for someone to stop using it.
What are the street names for methadone?
Methadone is also known as:
- Fizzies
- Amidone
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Maria
- Wafer
- Salvia
- Pastora