A Review on Forensic Toxicological Analysis of Drugs in Hair Using Various Instrumental Techniques
January 2023
in “
International journal of all research education and scientific methods
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TLDR Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
The review discusses the forensic analysis of drugs in hair using modern instrumental techniques, highlighting its advantages over urine and blood, such as easy sample collection and the ability to provide a retrospective drug intake history. Hair analysis requires smaller samples and benefits from advancements in sample preparation and detection limits. The paper emphasizes the chronological overview of drug abuse through micro-segmental analysis and aims to enhance understanding of the techniques used to extract, isolate, identify, and quantify drugs and their metabolites in hair, underscoring the evidentiary value of hair in forensic contexts.
