The Extraction and Analysis of Benzodiazepine Drugs in Bloodstains

Authors: Hammond, M.D., Osselton, M.D. and Moffat, A.C.

Journal: Journal of the Forensic Science Society

Volume: 19

Issue: 3

Pages: 193-198

ISSN: 0015-7368

DOI: 10.1016/S0015-7368(79)71274-6

Abstract:

An extraction and analysis procedure is described for the detection of benzodiazepines in bloodstains. The use of gas-liquid chromatography (GLC) with electron capture detection (ECD) enables therapeutic levels of diazepam, desmethyldiazepam, chlordiazepoxide, nitrazepam, desalkylflurazepam and temazepam to be detected in stains prepared from 50 to 100μl blood. © 1979, Forensic Science Society. All rights reserved.

Source: Scopus