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Forensic drug testing has included blood and tissue since the days when analyzing these biological matrices was the surest way to determine a person’s drug use, when forensic toxicology first started. Evidence for determining probable cause, recent drug ingestion, driving impairment, and cause of death includes screening, identifying, and when necessary, quantifying drug levels in blood.
Other key aspects of testing blood samples focus on elucidation of the mechanisms of action of new drugs and development of remedies and treatment plans for associated toxic effects, such as the case with new psychoactive substances (NPS) or designer drugs. These learning resources show how forensic scientists use innovations in sample preparation and mass spectrometry to screen, confirm, and quantify drugs of abuse in blood.
See how Thermo Scientific SOLA solid phase extraction (SPE) eliminates common issues associated with conventional loose-packed SPE products.
Learn how industry experts use mass spectrometry, including LC-MS, GC-MS, IRMS, DART, and more to research and advance forensic analysis and sports antidoping testing.
Download an overview of the current state of forensic chemistry and the latest mass spectrometry technology, for more quickly identifying rapidly-evolving NPS.
Discover a proven workflow to rapidly and reliably determine blood alcohol levels.
Discover workflow solutions to address your growing forensic challenge.
Leverage the power of HRAM Orbitrap MS to screen faster and more cost effectively.
Learn how you can find tomorrow’s drugs today with leading high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) MS technology.
Further your knowledge of forensic testing applications and technologies with our comprehensive collection of applications and technical notes, peer-reviewed journal publications, webinars, posters, and more.