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Optimization of NPS sample preparation in blood, urine, serum, and plasma

Optimization of NPS sample preparation in blood, urine, serum, and plasma

New/Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs) are newly emerging, rapidly developing compounds designed to mimic the intoxicating effects of illicit substances. The ever-changing landscape of the NPS market and the varying physiochemical properties of these compounds make developing and validating up-to-date analytical methods a challenge. Different extraction and derivatization procedures were assessed to determine an optimal procedure…

Clean Screen XCEL I Used to Confirm Fentanyl Overdose in Italian Case Study
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Clean Screen XCEL I Used to Confirm Fentanyl Overdose in Italian Case Study

Fentanyl, a well-known synthetic opioid approximately 100 times more potent than morphine, continues to be a public health issue. In cases of a fentanyl overdose, it is difficult to determine the cause of death based on toxicological information alone due to the tolerance of habitual users and significant post-mortem redistribution. An Italian group published a…