Everything leaves a trace

No need to worry about your trace level analysis anymore – find the right tools to detect down to the last femtogram!​

Trace analysis requires many different techniques to reach required detection limits.​ It all starts with the right sample preparation and using the best quality vials to prevent the loss of analytes before they enter the LC-MS and/or GC-MS.​

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Forensic and toxicology analysis has continuously changing requirements.
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From sample to results - the toxicology and forensic lab workflow

Improving analytical results often means focusing mainly on analytical instruments and method parameters. But do you ask yourself the important questions?

  • Am I using the right material in my SPE for either LC-MS or GC-MS analysis?​
  • Am I using the best possible glass quality for my vials and GC liners?​
  • Do my samples require storage and/or filtration?​

We are a global leader for chromatography consumables and offer you a wide portfolio of best in class vials and SPE cartridges, as well as syringes and syringe filters.​

Resources

On Demand Webinars

  • Fundamentals of Solid Phase Extraction for forensics and toxicology: Hear about the theory and concept of solid phase extraction, sample preparation options, step-by-step guide and toubleshooting.
  • A workflow for the analysis of new psychoactive substances:
    A complete workflow for NPS from sample preparation, through all relevant steps to detection wtih single quadrupole GC-MS is presented. 
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  • Workflow for the analysis of new psychoactive substances at LVR:
    This video shows a complete workflow for the analysis of drugs of abuse including SPE and GC-MS.
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eBook

  • Clinical research and forensic handbook:
    Free 880 pages handbook with technical notes, educational tools, peer reviewed references and new information about our innovative sample preparation, chromatography and MS solutions — to help facilitate your clinical research and forensic testing. 
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Forensic/toxicology analyses can be complex, and can require the use of multiple techniques to obtain accurate results. LC-MS is especially helpful when looking into polar analytes and structural changes in the world of drugs of abuse.​ To obtain the necessary tools and knowledge required for success in this challenging field, we offer webinars, online workflows and solutions, educational videos, and the opportunity to talk to one of our experts.

Resources

On-Demand Webinars

  • High Resolution Orbitrap MS for Detecting New Psychoactive Drugs: A User’s Perspective

  • Advances in Forensic Analysis - When to Use HRAM/HRMS

  • An Intelligence-Led Approach to the Detection of Drugs of Abuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances

    Videos

    • Reducing Caseload in Forensic Laboratories (6 minutes)

    • Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry-New Tools to Combat the Growing Opioid Epidemic

      Forensic Toxicology Learning Center

      eBooks

      • Removing Doubt in Forensic Science – Mass Spectrometry Workflows Solving Forensic Cases: 
        Overview of the current state of forensic chemistry and the latest mass spectrometry technology for staying ahead of your casework
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      • Identify Rapidly Evolving Novel Psychoactive Drug Substances Faster;
        Discover the growing list of NPS, identifying and prohibiting NPS faster, reducing human and societal cost, determining drug circulation networks more rapidly, and staying ahead of emerging trends.
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      • Tomorrow’s Quantitation Interactive:
        Whether you perform your quantitation analyses by triple quadrupole mass spectrometry or using the high resolution accrate mass (HRAM) capabilities of an Orbitrap system, this compendium gives examples of how to develop robust assays across a variety of different sample types.
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      • Clinical Research and Forensic Handbook:
        Free 880 pages handbook with technical notes, educational tools, peer reviewed references and new information about our innovative sample preparation, chromatography and MS solutions
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      • Drugs of Abuse: Reliable Analysis through Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry
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      • Promises and Pitfalls of Alternative Matrices: Capture the Drug Traces You Need
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      Forensic/toxicology is a challenging field, and many analyses that are required are not considered routine. Samples and analytes are subject to change on a daily basis, but GC-MS technology is still the “gold standard” for many unknown analyses. For some analysis, a GC single quadrupole with deconvolution software is ideal. However, there are also more advanced cases which require additional capabilities. ​

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