The page no competitor has.

We do not ask institutions to take our word for it. DrugLab118's detection technology has been independently tested, compared against GC/MS laboratory reference methods, and reviewed by external bodies — every claim is substantiated by data you can cite.

Evidence typeDrugLab118Nearest competitor
GC/MS comparison data published✓ 97–100% agreement✗ Not published
Cross-reactivity testing (non-drug)✓ 90+ compounds, zero false positives✗ Not published
Beverage compatibility✓ 50+ beverages✗ Not published
Detection specificity by compound✓ Full table, with concentrations✗ Not published
Years operating in this market25 years (est. 2003)2–4 (post-2021 entrants)

*Competitor data based on publicly available website information, audited March 2026.

DrinkDetective test format
DrinkDetective — 97–100% agreement with GC/MS
DrugDetective test format
DrugDetective — 20+ substances, results in seconds
FentanylDetective test format
FentanylDetective — >99% reproducibility
Independent endorsements

External validation, field by field.

External laboratories, customs authorities, and police forces have independently tested and reviewed DrugLab118 technology in the field.

SureScreen Diagnostics

D0150 NH₂ / DRUGLAB Review

Laboratory review document · 2015

Manufacturer's technical review of the DRUGLAB amine-detection chemistry and its performance characteristics.

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Chembiotech Laboratories

Independent Study on Drink Detective

Independent laboratory study

Third-party laboratory evaluation of Drink Detective's detection performance, conducted independently of DrugLab118.

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Dutch Customs

Customs Test Results

Netherlands customs authority · March 2015

Field test results from the Dutch customs authority evaluating DrugLab118 detection technology in an operational setting.

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Devon & Cornwall Police

Plymouth Drink Spiking Trial — Final Report

Operational field trial · November 2019

Final report from the Devon & Cornwall Police drink-spiking detection trial conducted across Plymouth's night-time economy.

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Dutch Forensic Institute

Forensic Imaging Evaluation

Forensic reference imagery

Forensic imaging documentation supporting the detection methodology. Available to institutional buyers on request.

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