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Novel /sup 125/I radioimmunoassay for the analysis of. delta. /sup 9/-tetrahydrocannabinol and its metabolites in human body fluids

Journal Article · · J. Anal. Toxicol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5482343

A cannabinoid radioimmunoassay (RIA) that detects some of the major ..delta../sup 9/-THC metabolites is developed and evaluated for use in forensic science. It incorporates a novel /sup 125/I radiotracer, is sensitive, reliable, relatively quick, and simple to use. The RIA uses a commercially available antiserum and detects a number of cannabinoid metabolites, including ..delta../sup 9/-THC-11-oic acid and its glucuronide conjugate in biological fluids. The method was successfully applied to the analysis of blood and urine samples submitted for forensic analysis.

Research Organization:
Central Research Establishment, Aldermaston, England
OSTI ID:
5482343
Journal Information:
J. Anal. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Anal. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 8:1; ISSN JATOD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English