Development and Clinical Application of an LC-MS-MS Method for Mescaline in Urine
Journal of Analytical Toxicology April 1, 2008 K. Bjornstad, A. Helander, O. Beck 20 citations
A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) method was developed to screen and confirm mescaline in human urine, with a detection limit of 3-5 micrograms per liter and an upper quantification limit of 10,000 micrograms per liter. The method proved sensitive and specific for routine testing. Among 462 urine samples from young people with alcohol or drug problems, 32% were positive for illicit drugs, but none for mescaline.