Journal Published Online: 01 July 2001
Volume 46, Issue 4

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

CODEN: JFSCAS

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 decreased 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).

Author Information

Tranthim-Fryer, DJ
Chemistry Centre (WA), Forensic Science Laboratory, East Perth, WA, Australia
Hansson, RC
Chemistry Centre (WA), Forensic Science Laboratory, East Perth, WA, Australia
Norman, KW
Chemistry Centre (WA), Forensic Science Laboratory, East Perth, WA, Australia
Pages: 13
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Stock #: JFS15073J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15073J