The immune chromatographic test-systems were developed to detect psychoactive substances of six classes: opiates, amphetamines, cannabinoids, ecstasy, benzodiasepines, methadone. for the first time the simple techniques of preparation of samples were developed to fast detect the mentioned substances in such biological and non-biological objects as sweat fatty discharges, hair, urine, surface lavages, parts of plants, unknown substances. The presented techniques of preparation and analysis of samples require no special equipment and reagents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of this study was to simultaneously identify amphetamine in biological materials by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection (GH/MS) for the verification of diagnostic value of the proposed ELISA technique. Urine samples from suspected amphetamine and related drug users were available for analysis. It is concluded that the new modification of ELISA can be recommended for application in narcological practice and for the purpose of forensic medical examination.
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