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A death involving fentanyl.

E M Pare1, J R Monforte, R Gault

  • 1Grand Valley State College, Allendale, Michigan 49401.

Journal of Analytical Toxicology
|November 1, 1987
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This study quantifies fentanyl concentrations in biological samples following an overdose. Fentanyl levels were measured at 3 ng/mL in blood, 11 ng/g in liver, and 14 ng/g in kidney tissue.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic toxicology
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Fentanyl overdose deaths necessitate accurate quantification in post-mortem samples.
  • Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is a standard technique for drug analysis.

Observation:

  • Selected ion monitoring GC/MS was utilized to measure fentanyl.
  • Analysis was performed on blood, liver, and kidney tissues.

Findings:

  • Fentanyl concentration in blood was 3 ng/mL.
  • Fentanyl concentration in liver tissue was 11 ng/g.
  • Fentanyl concentration in kidney tissue was 14 ng/g.

Implications:

  • Establishes reference concentrations for fentanyl in overdose cases.
  • Supports toxicological investigations and cause of death determination.
  • Highlights the distribution of fentanyl in major organs.