Manuals, Protocols, and Technical Briefs​​​​ ​​​

• Test Strip Procedure Quick Reference

       This is a brief reference document for using immunoassay test  strips for drug checking (FTS, BTS, XTS, NTS)

• Reference Guide to StreetCheck Data Collection

       This is a brief reference guide for using StreetCheck's Collector and Portal for data collection. 

• StreetCheck Flag Descriptions and Definitions Guidelines

       This guide was developed for StreetCheck users to reference when attaching flags to cataloged samples.

• FTIR Component Designation Guidelines

This guide was developed for StreetCheck users to reference when conducting FTIR analysis.​​ 

• Common Active Cuts Found in Opioids & Stimulants Using FTIR

This is a brief reference document on common active cuts found in opioids and stimulants when using FTIR.

• Common Inactive Cuts Found in Opioids & Stimulants Using FTIR

This is a brief reference document on common inactive cuts found in opioids and stimulants when using FTIR.  ​​

• Packaging and Mailing Directions for Sending Samples to External Labs

This guide was developed by the MADDS Team to provide guidance on sending samples to external lab partners.

• Fast Guide to QC

This is a brief reference document for quality control on StreetCheck.

• Using Xylazine Test Strips for Drug Checking in the New England Region

This brief reference document provides guidance and tips for using xylazine test strips for drug checking. 

• Practice-Based Guidance Tips for Cannabis and Blotter Paper Samples

This brief reference document provides guidance for testing cannabis and blotter paper samples.

• Standard Operating Protocol for StreetCheck Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream (MADDS)

  This SOP was developed by the MADDS Team to help with navigating the StreetCheck portal and collector.​

• Standard Operating Protocol for Scanning Analysis of Discarded Drug Packaging Detritus 

  This SOP was developed by the MADDS Team to provide guidance on scanning analysis and data entry.

• Job Aids for FTIR Analysis

  These job aids were developed by the MADDS Team to help drug checking technicians perform FTIR analysis.​

• Reference Guide to StreetCheck Data

  This guide was developed by the MADDS Team to help with navigating the StreetCheck collector and data entry.​

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