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GC-IRMS: Combat emerging threats in drug abuse with isotope fingerprints
10 Nov 2023Stable isotope labelling is a powerful technique which allows tracking down drug metabolism. This application brief reports how isotope fingerprints have been effectively investigated to detect labeled metabolites of drug of abuse by using gas chromatography isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS).
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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.Drug TestingIt is essential to test the efficacy and toxicity of drugs at every stage of their development to ensure that a pharmaceutical product is fit for purpose and safe for use before reaching the stage of mass production and distribution.