Class of drugs is sympathomimetic
Has direct stimulant activity on the CNS and Myocardium
It is widely used to treat obesity
They are extensively abused by individuals who try to stay awake for long period of time
the effects of Methamphetamine generally last 2-4 hours
has a half-life of 9-24 hours in the body
generally detectable in the urine for 3-5 days
Confirmatory testing is performed using GCMS.
the effects of Methamphetamine generally last 2-4 hours
has a half-life of 9-24 hours in the body
generally detectable in the urine for 3-5 days
Confirmatory testing is performed using GCMS.
Screening Sample – Urine
Confirmatory Sample - Blood
Methods
1. Immunoassay Systems Screening procedure (Methamphetamine card test)
2. Liquid or gas chromatography
Precautions
-Adulterants, such as bleach or other strong oxidizing agents.
- Clean container w/o any preservatives
- Store the urine specimen at 2-8 degrees C or freeze urine specimen (-20degrees C) for longer storage
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