Innovating Science™ Forensic Drug Testing: A Simulated Immunoassay

In this activity, students will perform a simulated immunoassay test on several urine samples for the detection of the cocaine metabolite benzoylecgonine

Drug testing comes in two forms: Presumptive and Confirmatory. Because of the cost associated with confirmatory testing, a presumptive test is often employed first. While there are various forms of presumptive drug testing, two of the most common techniques are immunoassay testing and thin-layer chromatography.

• All urine samples and testing reagents are simulated to avoid the potential hazards of actual biological specimens while still providing realistic results
• Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups
• Teacher's Guide and Student Study Guide copymasters are included
• Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
• Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS1.A; PS1.A; PS1.B
• Performance Expectations: MS-LS1-3; MS-PS1-3
• Cross Cutting Concepts: Systems and System Models; Structure and Function
  Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information

Certifications/Compliance

Next Gen Aligned

Product Type

Education Kit

Color

White

Grade

7 to 14

Age

13 to 20

For Use With (Application)

Forensics

Includes

5 mL Positive Control; 5 mL Negative Control; 5 mL Specimen 1; 5 mL Specimen 2; 5 mL Specimen 3; 5 mL Specimen 4; 5 mL Specimen 5; 5 mL Specimen 6; 30 mL Antibody Solution; 30 mL Labeled Metabolite; 15 Spot Plates

Material

Cardboard Box Kit

Quantity

1

Dimensions (L x W x H)

9 x 6.5 x 2.8 in.