Tag: drug adulterants
Detecting Xylazine and Emerging Adulterants: A Guide to Modern Testing Strategies
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : May 30 2026
Explore modern detection strategies for xylazine and emerging adulterants like medetomidine and BTMPS. Learn how LC-MS/MS, immunoassays, and point-of-care tests are reshaping forensic and clinical toxicology.
Toxic Cutting Agents: Health Risks and Lab Controls
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 23 2026
Toxic cutting agents in street drugs like fentanyl and heroin can cause organ failure, internal bleeding, and death. Forensic labs face daily exposure risks - here's how they're trying to stay safe.