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Atellica Solution: Drugs of abuse/toxicology assays
3 Dec 2020This application note details the Atellica Solution's broad and expanding menu to help your lab drive better clinical and business outcomes. The Atellica® CH Analyzer combines the proven technologies of IMT, Emit, PETINIA, and photometry, delivering a menu of over 90 chemistry assays.
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Clinical ChemistryBiochemistry (or clinical chemistry) involves the analysis of bodily fluids using chemical tests. Techniques used include HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, immunochemical, electrophoresis, turbidometric / spectrophotometric assay, MRI and ISE analysis. Tests are often carried out on plasma or serum but urine (urinalysis) and fecal specimens are also processed.Toxicology / Drugs of Abuse TestingToxicology and Drugs of Abuse Testing is the investigation into toxic and illegal substances found at the scene of a crime or from a suspect and / or victim associated with a scene of a crime. Analyzers, immunoassays and drugs of abuse test kits and presumptive test kits are an essential aspect of toxicology investigation.Drugs of AbuseA drug of abuse is a drug that has been taken for non-medical purposes. Such drugs can have mind-altering effects, with some causing dependence and addiction.Clinical ChemistryClinical chemistry involves the analysis of bodily fluids, like blood and urine, to diagnose and monitor diseases. Tests in clinical chemistry provide critical information for patient care and treatment decisions. Explore clinical chemistry tools in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.
