Redwood Toxicology Laboratory Inc. (RTL) announced it now offers lab-based testing for the detection of JWH-018 and JWH-073 metabolites in urine. JWH-018 and JWH-073 are the primary synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists responsible for the euphoric and psychoactive affects that imitate marijuana and are among the numerous compounds found in herbal incense or smoke blends. RTL laboratory analysis confirmed JWH-018 and JWH-073 as the active ingredients in 27 herbal mixtures, and established test methods to identify the presence of their metabolites.

RTL's test will utilize the most sophisticated, sensitive, and specific equipment and technology available, LC/MS/MS (liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry) to confirm JWH-018 and JWH-073 metabolites. This test methodology provides the most definitive synthetic cannabinoid biomarker test results.

The new RTL test panel is well suited for a variety of settings that have prevalent access to fake marijuana. The test will be ideal for a number of criminal situations including drug courts, probation, and parole. It will also help limit teen drug abuse, workplace liability, and facilitate addiction treatment monitoring-all at a very attractive cost to administrators.