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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Accurate quantification of diverse psychoactive substances in hair is crucial for forensic toxicology.
  • Existing methods may lack the sensitivity or scope for comprehensive drug profiling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a single-sample workup and analytical measurement for a wide range of analytes, including opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, z-drugs, antidepressants, and neuroleptics.
  • To establish a method with broad, substance-dependent calibration ranges to accommodate varying drug concentrations in hair.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a two-step extraction protocol for pulverized hair samples.
  • Employed liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) with Scheduled MRM™ Algorithm Pro for analysis.
  • Implemented strategies like isotope-labeled standards and optimized instrument parameters to avoid saturation and enhance accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Successfully quantified a large number of analytes with validated method performance according to international guidelines.
  • Achieved low limits of quantification (LLOQs) for most analytes, with ~72% below 5 pg/mg, meeting Society of Hair Testing (SoHT) cut-offs where applicable.
  • Developed a task-oriented data evaluation tool for efficient analysis of complex datasets.

Conclusions:

  • The established multi-analyte approach is suitable for rapid and robust forensic hair testing.
  • The method's wide analyte-specific concentration ranges facilitate diverse applications in drug analysis.
  • This comprehensive method enhances the capabilities for detecting and quantifying psychoactive substances in hair samples.