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J Anal Toxicol

Title:		A comprehensive screen for volatile organic compounds in biological fluids
Author(s):		Sharp ME;
Address:		"Toxicology Services, RCMPolice Forensic Laboratory Services-Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada"
Journal Title:		J Anal Toxicol
Year:		2001
Volume:		25
Issue:		7
Page Number:		631 - 636
DOI:		10.1093/jat/25.7.631
ISSN/ISBN:		0146-4760 (Print) 0146-4760 (Linking)
Abstract:		"A headspace gas chromatographic (GC) screen for common volatile organic compounds in biological fluids is reported. Common GC phases, DB-1 and DB-WAX, with split injection provide separation and identification of more than 40 compounds in a single 20-min run. In addition, this method easily accommodates quantitation. The screen detects commonly encountered volatile compounds at levels below 4 mg%. A control mixture, providing qualitative and semiquantitative information, is described. For comparison, elution of the volatiles on a specialty phase, DB-624, is reported. This method is an expansion and modification of a screen that had been used for more than 20 years. During its first year of use, the expanded screen has proven to be advantageous in routine forensic casework"
Keywords:		"Automation Chromatography, Gas/*methods Forensic Medicine/*methods Humans Organic Chemicals/*analysis Reference Values Sensitivity and Specificity Volatilization;"
Notes:		"MedlineSharp, M E eng Validation Study England 2001/10/16 J Anal Toxicol. 2001 Oct; 25(7):631-6. doi: 10.1093/jat/25.7.631"