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Analysis of methamphetamine and its metabolites in hair

2003; Wiley; Volume: 17; Issue: 2-3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/bmc.225

1099-0801

Nariaki Takayama, Reiko Iio, Seishi Tanaka, Satoshi Chinaka, Kazuichi Hayakawa,

Analytical chemistry methods development

Abstract Methamphetamine (MA) is a sympathomimetic amine whose abuse has become a serious problem in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other Southeast Asian countries. The use of hair for the determination of MA use has become more commonplace. The maximum period in which MA and its main metabolites (amphetamine and p ‐hydroxymethamphetamine) can be detected in urine is about 10 days after its use. However, proof of MA use is possible in hair even several years after its use if the part of the hair that grew in the period of its use is available. In addition, segmental analysis of hair is capable of clarifying the history of MA abuse. This paper reviews the clean‐up, extraction, analytical method and distribution of MA and its metabolites in hair from reports published in the last 20 years. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.