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  • Title: Rapid assay of cocaine, opiates and metabolites by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
    Author: Cone EJ, Darwin WD.
    Journal: J Chromatogr; 1992 Sep 16; 580(1-2):43-61. PubMed ID: 1400832.
    Abstract:
    The simultaneous assay of cocaine, opiates and metabolites in small biological samples continues to be a difficult task. This report focuses upon tabulation of important techniques (extraction, derivatization, chromatographic conditions, detection mode, data acquisition) reported over the last decade that were used in the development of assays for these analytes. The most prevalent procedures for extraction of cocaine, opiates and metabolites were liquid-liquid and solid-phase extraction isolation methods. Following extraction analytes were derivatized and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The technique most often used for chromatographic separation was fused-silica capillary column gas chromatography. Detection generally was performed by selected ion monitoring in the positive-ion electron-impact ionization mode, although full-scan acquisition and positive- and negative-ion chemical ionization methods have been used. It was apparent from the review that there is a continuing need for greater sensitivity and selectivity in the assay of highly potent opiates and for cocaine and metabolites.
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