Citation

Wimmer K, Schneider S. Forensic Sci. Int. 2011; 206(1-3): 172-177.

Affiliation

Université du Luxembourg, Division of Toxicology, Avenue de la Faiencerie, 162 A, L-1511 Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.07.037

PMID

20810225

Abstract

A method for the simultaneous quantification of illicit drugs on Euro banknotes, using an ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, was developed and validated. The method included cocaine, benzoylecgonine, MDMA, MDEA, MDA, methamphetamine, diacetylmorphine, 6-MAM, morphine and Delta(9)-THC. Drug residues were monitored and quantified via positive ESI mode using multiple reaction monitoring. Banknotes were extracted with methanol by vigorous shaking. Recovery rates were in the range of 60-80%. Calibration was performed with spiked banknotes in the range of 10-100ng/note (R(2) 0.98-0.99). Intra-day analysis showed fair precision and accuracy (

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