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Guide: How to Read the Know Your Batch Database
Since our main goal is tracking the drug supply and holding vendors accountable, we want to make sure everyone understands how the Know Your Batch database works.
Whether you are browsing the main site or discussing results here in the forum, this quick guide breaks down how to search the data, what our tags mean, and the different types of testing.
1. How to Search and Filter Lab Tests
To find exactly what you need quickly, use the search and filter tools at the top of the database.
• Search Bar: Search for a specific vendor, substance, or the exact name of a branded pill press.
• Category Filter: Narrow the results down by major classes like Stimulants, Psychedelics, or Opioids.
• Date Filter: Vendor batches change frequently. Sort by date to view the most currently available data.
2. The Testing Methods
When you look at a test result, the first thing to check is the "Method" tag to see how it was done.
• Lab Tests: This is the gold standard. These are samples submitted to accredited independent laboratories. They provide a full chemical breakdown and are our most accurate data.
• Reagent Tests: These are at-home liquid drop tests. They are excellent for basic screening but cannot tell you exact purity or spot complex chemical cuts. Trust them for a basic green light, but know their limits.
3. How to Read the Results
We categorize every test into one of five simple tags so you know exactly what you are looking at right away:
• Matches Expected: The substance was exactly what the vendor advertised.
• Does Not Match: A total bait and switch. For example, a sample sold as "Pharmacy Adderall" that turns out to be a completely different chemical.
• Contains Adulterants: The main drug is there, but it is cut with other active or inactive substances.
• Dosage Variance: Super important for pressed pills and counterfeit pharmaceuticals. The chemical is correct, but the dosage is dangerously off from what was advertised.
• Caution / Dangerous: High alert batches containing extremely risky and dangerous cuts.
4. Source Verification and Trusting the Data
Not all submitted data carries the same weight. When you look at a result, look at the "Source" filter.
• Official: Samples purchased and submitted by the Know Your Batch team. This is our highest trust level.
• Verified: Data from a trusted community member who has submitted previous lab tests and proven reliable.
• Vendor: Data submitted directly by a vendor. Take this with a grain of salt due to obvious bias.
• Unverified: Data submitted by newer or everyday users. This is exactly where our ranking system comes in.
5. The Community Ranking System
We rely heavily on everyday users crowdsourcing data to keep this project alive. To filter out the noise and highlight accurate information, we use a Trust Ranking system.
When you first start posting, your submitted tests will start out as "Unverified." But as you consistently contribute valid data and upload professional lab tests, your standing in the community will grow. Eventually, you can earn the "Verified" trust rank. Reaching this level lets everyone know your submissions are highly reliable, and your future tests will carry that Verified tag.
A quick reminder on staying safe:
Just because a vendor had a perfect lab test last month does not guarantee the batch you just bought today is exactly the same. Use the Know Your Batch database as a tool to spot trends and avoid bad actors, but always do your best to test your own supply.
If you have any questions about how to search the site or submit a test, just drop a reply below!
Whether you are browsing the main site or discussing results here in the forum, this quick guide breaks down how to search the data, what our tags mean, and the different types of testing.
1. How to Search and Filter Lab Tests
To find exactly what you need quickly, use the search and filter tools at the top of the database.
• Search Bar: Search for a specific vendor, substance, or the exact name of a branded pill press.
• Category Filter: Narrow the results down by major classes like Stimulants, Psychedelics, or Opioids.
• Date Filter: Vendor batches change frequently. Sort by date to view the most currently available data.
2. The Testing Methods
When you look at a test result, the first thing to check is the "Method" tag to see how it was done.
• Lab Tests: This is the gold standard. These are samples submitted to accredited independent laboratories. They provide a full chemical breakdown and are our most accurate data.
• Reagent Tests: These are at-home liquid drop tests. They are excellent for basic screening but cannot tell you exact purity or spot complex chemical cuts. Trust them for a basic green light, but know their limits.
3. How to Read the Results
We categorize every test into one of five simple tags so you know exactly what you are looking at right away:
• Matches Expected: The substance was exactly what the vendor advertised.
• Does Not Match: A total bait and switch. For example, a sample sold as "Pharmacy Adderall" that turns out to be a completely different chemical.
• Contains Adulterants: The main drug is there, but it is cut with other active or inactive substances.
• Dosage Variance: Super important for pressed pills and counterfeit pharmaceuticals. The chemical is correct, but the dosage is dangerously off from what was advertised.
• Caution / Dangerous: High alert batches containing extremely risky and dangerous cuts.
4. Source Verification and Trusting the Data
Not all submitted data carries the same weight. When you look at a result, look at the "Source" filter.
• Official: Samples purchased and submitted by the Know Your Batch team. This is our highest trust level.
• Verified: Data from a trusted community member who has submitted previous lab tests and proven reliable.
• Vendor: Data submitted directly by a vendor. Take this with a grain of salt due to obvious bias.
• Unverified: Data submitted by newer or everyday users. This is exactly where our ranking system comes in.
5. The Community Ranking System
We rely heavily on everyday users crowdsourcing data to keep this project alive. To filter out the noise and highlight accurate information, we use a Trust Ranking system.
When you first start posting, your submitted tests will start out as "Unverified." But as you consistently contribute valid data and upload professional lab tests, your standing in the community will grow. Eventually, you can earn the "Verified" trust rank. Reaching this level lets everyone know your submissions are highly reliable, and your future tests will carry that Verified tag.
A quick reminder on staying safe:
Just because a vendor had a perfect lab test last month does not guarantee the batch you just bought today is exactly the same. Use the Know Your Batch database as a tool to spot trends and avoid bad actors, but always do your best to test your own supply.
If you have any questions about how to search the site or submit a test, just drop a reply below!
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