Immunoassay screening in urine for synthetic cannabinoids – an evaluation of the diagnostic efficiency

201760 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Florian Franz · University of Freiburg

Verena Angerer · University of Freiburg

Hanna Jechle · University Medical Center Freiburg

Melanie Pegoro · University of Freiburg

Harald Ertl

Georg Weinfurtner · University Hospital Regensburg

David Janele · University Hospital Regensburg

Abstract

In light of the presented study data it is strongly recommended not to rely on the evaluated IA tests for SCs in clinical or forensic settings. For IA kits of other providers similar results can be expected.

Topics & Keywords

Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Psychedelics and Drug Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)

Volume 55, Issue 9, pp. 1375-1384

DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2016-0831

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