Detection of methamphetamine in indoor air using dynamic solid phase microextraction: a supplementary method to surface wipe sampling

Surface wipe sampling for methamphetamine is a standard protocol in many jurisdictions for sampling at suspected or known former clandestine methamphetamine laboratories, but this method relies on samples being taken from representatively contaminated surfaces. We have investigated whether a rapid s...

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Published in:Analytical methods 2013-01, Vol.5 (20), p.5418-5424
Main Authors: McKenzie, Elizabeth J., Miskelly, Gordon M., Butler, Paul A. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Devices
Dynamics
Fibres
Indoor
Jurisdiction
Methamphetamine
Sampling
Solid phases
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Summary:Surface wipe sampling for methamphetamine is a standard protocol in many jurisdictions for sampling at suspected or known former clandestine methamphetamine laboratories, but this method relies on samples being taken from representatively contaminated surfaces. We have investigated whether a rapid sampling method for airborne methamphetamine can be used to supplement surface sampling. A dynamic solid phase microextraction (SPME) field sampler was constructed and tested in the field and in the laboratory. This device enabled large volumes of air to be passed over SPME fibres exposed during the comparatively short time (
ISSN:1759-9660
1759-9679
DOI:10.1039/c3ay40537k