P-53 Application of Paper Analytical Devices as Simple Test Cards for Illicit Drug Analysis
Abstract
For many years, finding an efficient and cost-effective method of identifying illicit drugs has been an issue. Currently, the most common method of identifying dugs is by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. The palm-sized PAD consists of 12 lanes, each containing a different chemical compound which detects common functional groups found on illicit drugs. The sample can be applied across all 12 lanes along a line. Each drug will have its own individual pattern on the PAD, which can then be analyzed by comparing it to a library of PAD photos. Currently, our goal is to find the limit of detection of each drug on the PAD.
Location
Buller Hall
Start Date
3-3-2017 2:30 PM
End Date
3-3-2017 4:00 PM
P-53 Application of Paper Analytical Devices as Simple Test Cards for Illicit Drug Analysis
Buller Hall
For many years, finding an efficient and cost-effective method of identifying illicit drugs has been an issue. Currently, the most common method of identifying dugs is by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. The palm-sized PAD consists of 12 lanes, each containing a different chemical compound which detects common functional groups found on illicit drugs. The sample can be applied across all 12 lanes along a line. Each drug will have its own individual pattern on the PAD, which can then be analyzed by comparing it to a library of PAD photos. Currently, our goal is to find the limit of detection of each drug on the PAD.
Acknowledgments
Dr. Getahun Merga