Determination of cocaine and its derivatives in hair samples by liquid phase microextraction (LPME) and gas chromatography –mass spectrometry (GC-MS)

Cocaine (COC) abuse is an overwhelming worldwide problem capable of initiating a series of indirect public health issues. The latest estimates show that there are about 18.8 million COC users in the whole world and Brazil contributes to this number with an astonishing 4.4 million COC users in the country [1].

Source: Forensic Science International - December 22, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: A.M.F. Pego, F.L. Roveri, R.Y. Kuninari, V. Leyton, I.D. Miziara, M. Yonamine Source Type: research