Testing for drug residue by wipe sampling

ASQB’s highly trained technicians will undergo a field procedure referred to as "Wipe Sampling". This is a technique used to identify contamination deposits within residential properties.

Our ‘Wipe Sampling’ procedure is carried out using the NIOSH Method 9111 (meth on wipes by liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry) and tested in our Australian based laboratory.

This service is for Property Managers only.

Meth Contamination Detection

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Alarming Facts

• 20% of methamphetamine contamination occurs from illegal labs
• 80% of methamphetamine contamination occurs when it is regularly used within a property (users)
• People who become dependent on methamphetamine typically inject or smoke the drug, and use it at least twice a week

 

How does an environment become contaminated?  

• Methamphetamine contamination occurs when the drugs' residue and by-product repeatedly come into contact with the environment
• Contamination can occur from repeated use and or manufacturing
• With continued exposure, the chances of contamination become high, as Methamphetamine is easily absorbed into building materials, fixtures and fittings

 

What are the risks?

• Methamphetamine residue can be ingested via skin, mouth or contact with eyes
• Acute exposures can result in difficulty breathing, chest pain and coughing, loss of physical coordination, irritation and chemical burns on the skin, eyes, nose and mouth
• Exposure can even be lethal

Reference: 
https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/drugs/a-to-z-of-drugs/ice-speed-other-methamphetamines