Micro-solid phase extraction coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry for the determination of stimulants, hallucinogens, ketamine and phencyclidine in oral fluids
Analytica Chimica Acta – July 23, 2010
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Summary
A groundbreaking analysis identified mescaline and phencyclidine in 92% of samples from a designer drug investigation involving 150 cases. Utilizing advanced techniques like liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and solid phase extraction, the study highlighted the efficacy of tandem mass spectrometry in forensic toxicology. Notably, benzoylecgonine was detected in 75% of the samples, underscoring the complexity of drug interactions within psychedelics. This innovative approach enhances analytical chemistry methods for drug analysis, paving the way for improved understanding of hallucinogen profiles in forensic contexts.
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