Determination of phenanthrene and hydroxyphenanthrenes in various biological matrices at trace levels using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

abstract：:The abuse of the designer amphetamines such as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is increasing throughout the world. They have become popular drugs at all night techno dance parties, and their detection is an important issue. The objective of the presented study was to identify an unknown compound detected by t...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Maresova V,Hampl J,Chundela Z,Zrcek F,Polasek M,Chadt J

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method utilizing microwave dissolution in a closed Teflon bomb followed by hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry has been used for the routine analysis of arsenic in fish species from the coast of the province of Granada, Spain. The technique was evaluated for decomposing biological standard reference ma...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Navarro M,López H,López MC,Sánchez M

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case involving unusually high postmortem morphine concentrations in a 44-year-old male with end-stage pancreatic cancer. He was receiving morphine for pain control via a single subclavian intravenous catheter. Allegations of foul play were made by family members at the time of death, so a full autopsy was ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Kerrigan S,Honey D,Baker G

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, rapid method for the gas-liquid chromatographic (GLC) determination of valproic acid in serum without prior derivatization on a Nukol wide-bore capillary column is presented. The method was determined to have a lower limit of detection (LOD) of 5 mg/L and a lower limit of quantitation (LOQ) of 10 mg/L; the m...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Wohler AS,Poklis A

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high performance liquid chromatographic method is described for the simultaneous quantitation of four commonly prescribed antiarrhythmic drugs: lidocaine, mexiletine, disopyramide, and quinidine. An isocratic system using a reverse phase column was used to separate these compounds. Coefficients of variation were les...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Dusci LJ,Hackett LP

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fentanyl and its analogs, such as acetylfentanyl, have become a concern for potential abuse. Fentanyl compliance monitoring and urine drug testing are becoming increasingly necessary; however, a limited number of fentanyl immunoassays have been validated for clinical use. The purpose of this study was to validate the ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Wang BT,Colby JM,Wu AH,Lynch KL

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deuterium-labeled analogues are available for a variety of drugs, but the amphetamines (amphetamine and methamphetamine) have more options available than any other drug. The analytical method and circumstances of its use can have a significant impact on the decision of what is the best internal standard to use. More t...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Valtier S,Cody JT

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increased availability of nitrite-containing commercial products that are used for the adulteration of urine samples in the workplace, it is necessary for laboratories to be able to detect and confirm the presence of nitrite in these samples. We have developed a method to confirm the presence of nitrite in ur...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Singh J,Elberling JA,Hemphill DG,Holmstrom J

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six cases involving the antidepressant mirtazapine were analyzed in detail at the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office from 2004 to 2005. Mirtazapine was initially detected and confirmed in each of these cases by a liquid-liquid gas chromatography (GC)-MS basic drug screen. Following another liquid-liquid basic ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Kirkton C,McIntyre IM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of the Roche Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS) screening assay for cannabinoid metabolites. Urine specimens (N = 1689) were collected during elimination of cannabinoids from 25 subjects with a history of marijuana use. Specimens were analyzed conc...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Lyons TP,Okano CK,Kuhnle JA,Bruins MR,Darwin WD,Moolchan ET,Huestis MA

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Separating drugs which are both polar and basic has long been difficult because of the limited operating pH range of conventional HPLC columns. This paper describes a liquid chromatographic method capable of being used with either diode-array or mass spectrometric detection for the identification and quantitation of 1...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Goeringer KE,McIntyre lM,Drummer OH

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cannabinoids were extracted from serum with C18 SPE cartridges and analyzed as their trimethylsilyl (TMS) derivatives. A benchtop gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS-MS) system based on an ion trap with external ionization was used. Quantitation was done in relation to trideuterated internal standards i...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Weller JP,Wolf M,Szidat S

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High doses of nutmeg (seeds from Myristica fragrans Houtt.) can be abused as a psychoactive drug due to phenylpropene ingredients. During controlled abstinence, e.g., in forensic psychiatric clinics, nutmeg abuse has to be distinguished from an ingestion of other spices having phenylpropene ingredients (e.g., black pe...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Neukamm MA,Schwelm HM,Vieser S,Schiesel N,Auwärter V

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary data regarding the use of vernix caseosa (VC) as an alternative to other biological specimens for the determination of fetal cocaine exposure are presented. Advantages of VC analysis include its presence on all newborn babies, historical record of drug exposure, and ease of collection and storage. Fifteen ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Moore C,Dempsey D,Deitermann D,Lewis D,Leikin J

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sampling and drug stability in oral fluid (OF) are crucial factors when interpreting forensic toxicological analysis, mainly because samples may not be analyzed immediately after collection, potentially altering drug concentrations. Therefore, the stability of some common drugs of abuse (morphine, codeine, 6-monoacety...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Marchei E,Malaca S,Graziano S,Gottardi M,Pichini S,Busardò FP

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of benzodiazepines (BZD) in biological fluids can be a challenging process. The large number of various BZD in pharmaceutical distribution, with similar core structures, and individual metabolic profiles all contribute to a complicated and time-consuming analysis. The purpose of the current study wa...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： DeRienz RT,Holler JM,Manos ME,Jemionek J,Past MR

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A sensitive and reproducible gas chromatographic procedure for the quantitative determination of urinary o-cresol is described. The first step involves acid hydrolysis (2N HCl, 100 degrees C, 10 min), which yields unconjugated o-cresol. After extraction (methylene chloride, pH 2), the organic layer is concentrated by ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Truchon G,Tardif R,Brodeur J

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the degree of ethanol absorption and the resultant formation and urinary excretion of its conjugated metabolites following intensive use of high ethanol content mouthwash, 10 subjects gargled with Listerine(®) antiseptic 4 times daily for 3¼ days. First morning void urine specimens were collected on each ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Reisfield GM,Goldberger BA,Pesce AJ,Crews BO,Wilson GR,Teitelbaum SA,Bertholf RL

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study shows a simple, rapid, and specific method for the quantitative determination of cyanide ion in body fluids, especially blood, by fluorimetry. It is based upon the transformation of cyanide ion into hydrocyanic acid, which then reacts with 2,3-naphthalenedialdehyde and taurine in a self-contained system. Th...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Felscher D,Wulfmeyer M

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (the List), an International Standard published yearly by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), determines which substances and methods are prohibited in sport in- and out-of-competition. Stimulants are included within drug class S.6 under the in-competition testing sectio...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Boghosian T,Mazzoni I,Barroso O,Rabin O

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bupropion is a "second generation" antidepressant agent structurally related to the phenethylamines. Postmortem toxicology data are presented from three suicidal drug overdoses in which bupropion was detected. In two cases in which bupropion was the major toxicology finding, peripheral blood levels of the parent drug ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Friel PN,Logan BK,Fligner CL

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Storage of drug-based evidence inside sealed safes may allow chemical vapors to accumulate, creating concerns of drug exposure by inhalation, or the possibility of cross-contamination of drug evidence. Air samples were taken from inside eight drug safes and one small storage room at nine city and country police statio...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Doran GS,Deans R,De Filippis C,Kostakis C,Howitt JA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new tetracyclic antidepressant drug, maprotiline hydrochloride was found to be the agent of death in a 23-year-old subject following massive injestion (4.5-6.0 g). The case may be the first reported maprotiline death (sole cause) in the United States. Analytical parameters were studies and various chromatographic an...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Rejent TA,Doyle RE

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method is described for the simultaneous determination of the ratio of l- and d-enantiomers of amphetamine, methamphetamine, 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), and 3,4-methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDEA) in urine. The assay uses liquid-liquid extraction followed by deriv...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Hensley D,Cody JT

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Draft guidelines for the use of oral fluid for workplace drug testing are under development by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in cooperation with industry and researchers. Comparison studies of the effectiveness of oral fluid testing versus urine testing are needed to establish ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Cone EJ,Presley L,Lehrer M,Seiter W,Smith M,Kardos KW,Fritch D,Salamone S,Niedbala RS

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prolintane is a sympathomimetic amine with pharmacologic properties similar to d-amphetamine. Side effects include insomnia, nervousness, and irritability. Overdoses of prolintane may cause hallucinations, psychosis, and death. The drug is commonly prescribed in Africa, Australia, and Europe but is not available in th...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Kyle PB,Daley WP

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urine specimens containing 11 common beta blockers were processed using solid-phase extraction technology to extract the drugs from the urine matrix, then converted to their cyclic methaneboronates by treatment with methaneboronic acid in ethyl acetate. The compounds tested included acebutolol, atenolol, alprenolol, b...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Branum GD,Sweeney S,Palmeri A,Haines L,Huber C

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rapid, simple, highly sensitive procedure for the simultaneous analysis of bromazepam, alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, diazepam, midazolam, flurazepam, flunitrazepam, nordiazepam, triazolam, temazepam, nitrazepam, and chlordiazepoxide in oral fluid is described, using liquid chromatography coupled to a ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Moore C,Coulter C,Crompton K,Zumwalt M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methods for extraction of cocaine, some of its metabolites, morphine, and codeine from hair and methods for analyzing the extracts have been investigated. Results of these studies have shown that extractions with 0.1N HCl are efficient at removing the target compounds from hair and appear to be as effective as enzymat...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Welch MJ,Sniegoski LT,Allgood CC,Habram M

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concentrations of amphetamine and methamphetamine in a new lyophilized human urine reference material (RM) were determined at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in cooperation with the College of American Pathologists. In order to minimize the possibility of undetected bias, two different methods ...

journal_title：Journal of analytical toxicology

authors： Ellerbe P,Long T,Welch MJ

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00