Tag: GC-MS

Marijuana Testing: How THC Is Detected and Quantified in Forensic Labs

Marijuana Testing: How THC Is Detected and Quantified in Forensic Labs

Explore how forensic labs detect and quantify THC using GC-MS and immunoassays. Learn the differences between blood and urine testing, legal thresholds, and common pitfalls in cannabis toxicology.

GC-MS Analysis: The Gold Standard in Forensic Toxicology

GC-MS Analysis: The Gold Standard in Forensic Toxicology

Discover why Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry remains the gold standard in forensic toxicology. We break down the science, legal weight, and practical limitations of GC-MS in drug testing.

Cocaine Identification: Distinguishing from Adulterants in Forensic Analysis

Cocaine Identification: Distinguishing from Adulterants in Forensic Analysis

Learn how forensic analysts distinguish cocaine from common adulterants like mannitol and lidocaine using microscopy, presumptive tests, and advanced instruments like GC-MS.

Confirmatory Testing: The Definitive Guide to Drug Identification

Confirmatory Testing: The Definitive Guide to Drug Identification

Discover how confirmatory testing provides definitive drug identification using advanced methods like LC-MS/MS and GC-MS, ensuring accuracy and legal defensibility in forensic and workplace settings.