Tag: presumptive testing
Unknown Powder Workups: Safety Protocols and Triage Decisions for Forensic Labs
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 17 2026
Learn how to safely triage and analyze unknown powders in forensic labs. Covers risk assessment, presumptive testing, microscopy, and confirmatory methods for accurate drug identification.
Cocaine Identification: Distinguishing from Adulterants in Forensic Analysis
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 17 2026
Learn how forensic analysts distinguish cocaine from common adulterants like mannitol and lidocaine using microscopy, presumptive tests, and advanced instruments like GC-MS.