Quantitative correlation of MA concentration among the hairs in forensic evidence

  • Han, Eun-Young (Department of Narcotics Analysis, National Institute of Scientific Investigation) ;
  • Yang, Won-Kyung (Department of Narcotics Analysis, National Institute of Scientific Investigatio) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Sin (Department of Narcotics Analysis, National Institute of Scientific Investigatio) ;
  • Park, Yong-Hoon (Department of Narcotics Analysis, National Institute of Scientific Investigatio) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Mi (Department of Narcotics Analysis, National Institute of Scientific Investigatio) ;
  • Lim, Mi-Ae (Department of Narcotics Analysis, National Institute of Scientific Investigatio) ;
  • Chung, Hee-Sun (Department of Narcotics Analysis, National Institute of Scientific Investigation)
  • Published : 2003.04.01

Abstract

This study was designed to compare the results and concentraions of methamphetamine (MA) and its metabolite amphetamine (AP) in head hair and hair collected from different parts of the body (axullae, pubis, and leg). Hair of subjects (N=15) suspected for MA abuse was simultaneously collected. (omitted)

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