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Methamphetamine Surface Testing: Certified Lab Analysis

Samantha Bear, MS
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5 min read
First published
September 20, 2025
Last updated
December 24, 2025

If you’re concerned about possible methamphetamine residue in a home, rental property, or workplace, SimpleLab’s Methamphetamine Surface Wipe Test tests one surface using a trusted laboratory method.

How to Test for Methamphetamine Residue

Testing for methamphetamine contamination is simple with a professional surface wipe testing kit. SimpleLab’s mail-to-lab package includes:

  • Sterile surface wipe and gloves
  • Easy-to-follow instructions for accurate sample collection
  • Prepaid 2-day shipping to a certified laboratory
  • Chain of custody documentation for legal or professional use

Laboratories will use the NIOSH 9111 (Modified) method for meth contamination surface testing, with a detection limit of just 0.1 µg/cm² — ideal for detecting even trace contamination. Digital results are delivered within 10 business days after the lab receives your sample.

Who Should Use This Meth Surface Wipe Kit

This methamphetamine surface test kit is designed for:

  • Property owners and managers screening rentals or new purchases
  • Real estate professionals ensuring safe property transactions
  • Remediation specialists confirming cleanup results
  • Law enforcement and public health agencies investigating contamination
  • Homeowners concerned about hidden meth contamination on walls, countertops, floors, or furniture

If you need to confirm whether methamphetamine is present:

Methamphetamine Surface Wipe Test
Analytes tested: 1
$241.00
RUSH: Methamphetamine Surface Wipe Test
Analytes tested: 1
$433.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a DIY test strip instead?

Over-the-counter test strips often provide false positives or false negatives. Certified meth residue testing with a lab ensures accuracy and provides documented results suitable for legal, real estate, or remediation needs.

How long does it take to get results?

After your sample arrives at the lab, expect results in about 10 business days.

What surfaces can I test?

You can test nearly any solid surface — walls, countertops, flooring, or furniture—by following the included instructions. To avoid confusion, one wipe is intended for testing only one surface. 

Is this test sensitive enough for trace detection?

Yes. This lab test is selective for methamphetamine with a lower limit of detection of 0.1 µg/cm², making it highly sensitive and reliable.

Questions? Contact Us

SimpleLab makes professional surface testing accessible — where and when you need it.

 

If you have any questions about testing with SimpleLab, reach out to our customer support team any time.

The SimpleLab Standard

  1. Proven Reliability: SimpleLab partners with North America's leading analytical institutions—including Eurofins, Pace Analytical, SGS, and Microbac—each with their own rigorous quality control protocols to ensure top-tier accuracy. Our certified labs are located across all 50 states, making logistics a breeze.

  2. Simplified Sampling: Every kit includes professional-grade materials, clear instructions, automated chain of custody, and free return shipping— making accurate testing effortless.

  3. Seamless Experience: We combine human support with automated logistics to help make complex lab analyses accessible to all. From our user interface to our lab reports, we ensure a time-saving, frustration-free process.

Samantha Bear, MS

Senior Research Scientist

In her role as the Senior Research Scientist at SimpleLab, Samantha leverages her expertise in water chemistry and engineering to ensure that all SimpleLab and Tap Score products and communications are held to the highest scientific standards. Samantha has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in environmental engineering and five years of laboratory research experience in environmental analytical chemistry. In her free time, Samantha can be found out running trails, sitting in a coffee shop or hanging out with her dogs.

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