Toxicology: Methods of Analysis, Antemortem

O. H. Drummer

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-800034-2.00379-7

Toxicology: Methods of Analysis, Antemortem

O. H. Drummer

Department of Forensic Medicine

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Abstract

The conduct of analytical testing for drugs and poisons in specimens obtained from living subjects or persons admitted to hospital provides valuable information to a forensic investigation. Exogenous substances may affect a range of behaviors, adverse health outcomes or they may even cause toxicity. A range of specimens may be taken, particularly blood, hair, and urine. Techniques used include immunoassay screening for classes of drugs and various chromatographic techniques. Mass spectrometry provides the ultimate identification and confirmation of any preliminary test.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Publisher	Academic Press
Pages	602-607
Number of pages	6
Edition	2nd
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128000557
ISBN (Print)	9780128000342
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-800034-2.00379-7
Publication status	Published - 2016

Keywords

Analytical toxicology
Chromatography
Confirmation tests
Death investigation
Drug facilitated assault
Drugs
Drugs in driving
Forensic medicine
Hair
Immunoassay
Initial tests
Mass spectrometry
Oral fluid
Poisons
Sweat
Urine

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