MDMA and MDA cross reactivity observed with Abbott TDx amphetamine/methamphetamine reagents.

The Abbott TDx amphetamine/methamphetamine reagents show cross-reactivity with MDMA and MDA, meaning these drugs can produce false-positive results when testing for amphetamines. This finding has implications for forensic toxicology and clinical drug testing, as it may lead to misidentification of substances.

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Journal Article MDMA and MDA cross reactivity observed with Abbott TDx amphetamine/methamphetamine reagents. Get access J M Ramos, Jr, J M Ramos, Jr Dept. of Pathol., Med. College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar R L Fitzgerald, R L Fitzgerald Dept. of Pathol., Med. College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar A Poklis A Poklis Dept. of Pathol., Med. College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298 Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Clinical Chemistry, Volume 34, Issue 5, 1 May 1988, Page 991, https://doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/34.5.991 Published: 01 May 1988