A new paradigm in drugs analysis: Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography for steroid analysis

Blagoj Mitrevski, J Brenna, Y Zhang, Philip Marriott

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Abstract

What advantages can GCxGC bring to conventional analysis of drugs? Apart from the recognised improved separation power, and sensitivity, there are new ways to profile drugs. Given the dependence of GC on SIM procedures, where drugs and metabolites (especially for designer drugs) can be overlooked, the higher resolution and sensitivity combined with full mass spectral scanning should improve identification, and permit historical data records to be retro-searched for evidence of presence of previously unsuspected drugs.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3 - 5
Number of pages3
JournalChemistry in Australia
Volume74
Issue number10
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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