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What is the primary application of analytical toxicology?
What is the main role of an analytical toxicology laboratory?
Which of the following methods is NOT among the five primary methods of analysis in analytical toxicology?
What is the most common method employed for drug analysis?
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Which of the following methods are mostly used today in analytical toxicology?
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What may a typical work of an analytical toxicologist include?
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Study Notes
Analytical Toxicology
- Analytical toxicology is the application of analytical chemistry tools to qualitatively or quantitatively analyze substances.
Role in Analytical Toxicology Laboratory
- The main role in an analytical toxicology laboratory is to diagnose poisoning.
Primary Methods of Analysis
- The five primary methods of analysis in analytical toxicology include:
- Spectrophotometry
- Chromatographic methods
- Immunologic methods
- Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
- Special methods for metal analysis
Common Methods Employed for Drug Analysis
- The most common method employed for drug analysis is Ultraviolet spectrophotometry.
Modern Analytical Toxicology Techniques
- The most commonly used techniques in analytical toxicology today are:
- Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
- Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
Typical Work in Analytical Toxicology
- Typical work in analytical toxicology may include:
- Complex analysis of patient specimens, including bodily fluids, using a wide range of techniques
- Ensuring that clinical investigations meet quality standards
- Auditing the diagnostic and clinical use and performance of investigations
- Developing new tests or modifying existing tests to allow for newly introduced drugs or other compounds
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This quiz covers the basics of analytical toxicology, including its application, role in a laboratory, and common methods of analysis such as spectrophotometry and chromatography.
