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What is an Unknown Substance Scan/Analysis?

April 26, 2017analysis scan substance unknown

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What is an Unknown Substance Scan/Analysis?

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An unknown substance scan/analysis is a toxicology test that looks specifically for drugs, usually when someone has found an unknown pill, powder or other substance they suspect is or contains a drug. ExperTox refers to a number of libraries and databases for an extensive reference and comparison of drugs used during this analysis. The unknown substance scan includes a 10-panel screen, followed by an unknown drug scan via GC/MS technology. What is an Unknown Poison and Toxin Analysis? Following the same methodology outlined within the unknown substance scan/analysis, ExperTox tests for unknown chemicals, poisons and toxins that include but are not limited to pesticides, organic exposure chemicals, painting/cleaning type products, rat poison, volatiles (blood only) and inhalants (blood only). Note this particular analysis does not screen for drugs or heavy metals.