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J Forensic Sci

Title:		Headspace/solid-phase microextraction/gas chromatography-mass spectrometry: a screening technique for the recovery and identification of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) in postmortem blood and viscera samples
Author(s):		Tranthim-Fryer DJ; Hansson RC; Norman KW;
Address:		"Chemistry Centre (WA), Forensic Science Laboratory, East Perth, WA, Australia. dfryer@ccwa.wa.gov.au"
Journal Title:		J Forensic Sci
Year:		2001
Volume:		46
Issue:		4
Page Number:		934 - 946
DOI:
ISSN/ISBN:		0022-1198 (Print) 0022-1198 (Linking)
Abstract:		"This paper describes the application of Headspace/Solid-Phase Microextraction/Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (HS/SPME/GC-MS) to the recovery and identification of volatile organic compounds in blood and viscera samples from deceased persons. The technique is used as a screening procedure to rapidly obtain information relating to toxicological investigations. The technique is suitable for the detection of volatiles (of wide boiling range) including butane, halothane, toluene, xylenes, and petrol residues in blood and viscera (lung, brain, and body fat)"
Keywords:		Adipose Tissue/chemistry Autopsy *Blood Chemical Analysis Brain Chemistry Cadaver Forensic Medicine/*methods Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/*methods Humans Lung/chemistry Organic Chemicals/*analysis Postmortem Changes Volatilization;
Notes:		"MedlineTranthim-Fryer, D J Hansson, R C Norman, K W eng 2001/07/14 J Forensic Sci. 2001 Jul; 46(4):934-46"