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  • Title: Application of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescent spectrometry (EDXRF) in drug-related cases.
    Author: Takahashi M, Kinoshita H, Nishiguchi M, Kasuda S, Ouchi H, Minami T, Matsui K, Yamamura T, Motomura H, Ohta T, Komeda M, Aoki Y, Ohtsu N, Yoshida S, Adachi N, Ameno K, Hishida S.
    Journal: Leg Med (Tokyo); 2009 Apr; 11 Suppl 1():S411-2. PubMed ID: 19251460.
    Abstract:
    We applied here energy dispersive X-ray fluorescent spectrometry (EDXRF) to two medico-legal autopsy cases of bromvalerylurea ingestion. Rapid elemental analysis using EDXRF identified bromide in blood, urine and stomach contents of victims during autopsy. The present cases indicate that screening with EDXRF, an instrument suitable for non-destructive, rapid elemental analysis, provides useful information for identification of drugs.
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