title: Detection of cannabinoids in urine: a cost-effective low risk immunoassay procedure.
abstract: Using Syva EMIT reagents and a Cobas Bio centrifugal analyser we have developed a cost-effective assay for the detection of cannabinoids in urine. With this method, up to 1500 samples can be assayed with a single 100 test kit while maintaining acceptable precision. A mean CV of 6.1% was obtained for the concentration range 80-130 micrograms/l. The method is suitable for high-risk urines since heart treatment may be performed prior to analysis. There was no significant change in the measured concentration of cannabinoids in urine samples on storage in plastic containers, refrigerated or frozen, for up to seven weeks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Chemistry, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Simpson
mesh_terms: D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000652:urine*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D007757:Laboratory Infection / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D002186:Cannabinoids