Posts tagged Forensic Toxicology
GC-MS vs. LC-MS in Forensic Science

In forensic science, identifying a substance is rarely as simple as looking at a sample and determining what it contains. Blood, urine, seized drugs, unknown powders, environmental samples, and other evidence can contain hundreds or thousands of chemical compounds.

To separate and identify those compounds, forensic laboratories rely on sophisticated analytical instrumentation. Two of the most important technologies are gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS).

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Carrie CaylorGC-MS, LC-MS, Forensics, Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, Blood Testing, Blood Alcohol Testing, Seized Drugs, Blood Alcohol Concentration
Why Blood Draw Procedures Matter in DUI Cases: The Science Behind Reliable Blood Alcohol Testing

When a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) result is presented in court, many people assume the number is objective and beyond dispute. There is a lot more to consider, and many evidentiary aspects that deserve review.

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Carrie CaylorCriminal Defense Attorneys, Blood Alcohol Concentration, Blood Alcohol Testing, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Chemistry, Blood Testing, Scientific Review