Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy techniques for the analysis of drugs of abuse

Kathryn S. Kalasinsky; Barry K. Levine; Michael L. Smith; Joseph Jr. Magluilo; Teresa Schaefer

doi:10.1117/12.166597

31 January 1994 Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy techniques for the analysis of drugs of abuse

Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Barry K. Levine, Michael L. Smith, Joseph Jr. Magluilo, Teresa Schaefer

Proceedings Volume 2089, 9th International Conference on Fourier Transform Spectroscopy; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.166597
Event: Fourier Transform Spectroscopy: Ninth International Conference, 1993, Calgary, Canada

Abstract

Cryogenic deposition techniques for Gas Chromatography/Fourier Transform Infrared (GC/FT-IR) can be successfully employed in urinalysis for drugs of abuse with detection limits comparable to those of the established Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) technique. The additional confidence of the data that infrared analysis can offer has been helpful in identifying ambiguous results, particularly, in the case of amphetamines where drugs of abuse can be confused with over-the-counter medications or naturally occurring amines. Hair analysis has been important in drug testing when adulteration of urine samples has been a question. Functional group mapping can further assist the analysis and track drug use versus time.

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Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Barry K. Levine, Michael L. Smith, Joseph Jr. Magluilo, and Teresa Schaefer "Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy techniques for the analysis of drugs of abuse", Proc. SPIE 2089, 9th International Conference on Fourier Transform Spectroscopy, (31 January 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.166597

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