Modern instrumental methods in forensic toxicology.
This article reviews modern analytical instrumentation in forensic toxicology for identification and quantification of drugs and toxins in biological fluids and tissues. A brief description of the theory and inherent strengths and limitations of each methodology is included. The focus is on new technologies that address current analytical limitations. A goal of this review is to encourage innovations to improve our technological capabilities and to encourage use of these analytical techniques in forensic toxicology practice.
Smith
Michael L
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Division of Forensic Toxicology, Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Rockville, Maryland 20850, USA.
Vorce
Shawn P
SP
Holler
Justin M
JM
Shimomura
Eric
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Magluilo
Joe
J
Jacobs
Aaron J
AJ
Huestis
Marilyn A
MA
D002623:Chemistry Techniques, Analytical; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D002853:Chromatography, Liquid; D019075:Electrophoresis, Capillary; D053593:Forensic Toxicology / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013058:Mass Spectrometry / Q000379:methods