REVIEW: Modern Instrumental Methods in Forensic Toxicology

This article reviews modern analytical instrumentation in forensic toxicology for identification and quantification of drugs and toxins in biological fluids and tissues. A brief description of the theory and inherent strengths and limitations of each methodology is included. The focus is on new tech...

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Published in:Journal of analytical toxicology 2007-06, Vol.31 (5), p.237-253
Main Authors: Smith, Michael L, Vorce, Shawn P, Holler, Justin M, Shimomura, Eric, Magluilo, Joe, Jacobs, Aaron J, Huestis, Marilyn A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drugs
Forensic science
Reviews
Toxins
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Summary:This article reviews modern analytical instrumentation in forensic toxicology for identification and quantification of drugs and toxins in biological fluids and tissues. A brief description of the theory and inherent strengths and limitations of each methodology is included. The focus is on new technologies that address current analytical limitations. A goal of this review is to encourage innovations to improve our technological capabilities and to encourage use of these analytical techniques in forensic toxicology practice.
ISSN:0146-4760