Synthetic Cannabinoids Test (K2/Spice Screening)

This test checks a sample of your urine for synthetic cannabinoids, sometimes called K2 or Spice. It helps your doctor find out whether you have recently used these man-made mind-altering substances, which are not detected by standard drug tests.

The 5F-ADB-M7 test is a confirmatory urine test that detects the presence of 5F-ADB-M7, which is a metabolite (breakdown product) of synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemicals designed to produce effects similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in natural cannabis.

A health care professional will ask you to provide a urine sample in a clean container, usually at a clinic, hospital, or laboratory. The sample is then sent to a laboratory, where it is analyzed for synthetic cannabinoids and the byproducts your body makes when breaking them down.

A urine sample is collected and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The confirmatory method used is typically mass spectrometry, which is highly accurate and can definitively identify the presence of 5F-ADB-M7. This test is more specific than initial screening tests and confirms whether synthetic cannabinoids have been used.

Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made chemicals that act on the same brain receptors as THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. They are often sprayed onto dried plant material and sold under names such as K2 or Spice, but they can be much stronger and more dangerous than natural marijuana.

Synthetic cannabinoids are laboratory-made substances that bind to the same brain receptors as THC. They are often sold as herbal products sprayed with chemicals, under brand names like "Spice," "K2," or "legal weed." These substances can be significantly more potent and dangerous than natural cannabis, with effects including severe anxiety, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, kidney damage, and in some cases, death.

A positive result means synthetic cannabinoids or their byproducts were found in your urine, which shows recent use of these substances. A negative result means none were detected in your sample. Your doctor will explain what your results mean for your health and discuss any next steps in your care.

The test result will show either "Detected" (Present) or "Not Detected." A "Detected" result indicates recent use of synthetic cannabinoids containing 5F-ADB-M7. "Not Detected" means no 5F-ADB-M7 was found in the urine sample at the time of testing.