Hands-on training and practical laboratory exercises for the identification of drugs and precursor chemicals.
Participants will analyse real samples using GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC and FTIR, and follow the normal workflow of a sample in a forensic laboratory: from sample reception, chain of custody, documentation of sample characteristics, sampling, qualitative and quantitative analysis to the interpretation of results and issuance of certificates of analysis.
The course covers the essential laboratory skills required for sample preparation, data analysis and interpretation. Theoretical fundamentals on screening and confirmatory methods, introduction to chromatography, instrument maintenance, standard preparation, and quality management principles are also included.
