The Development of Technology for Detection of Marijuana Intoxication by Analysis of Body Fluids

NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Researchhttps://doi.org/10.21949/15248831975PDFResearch PaperBryant, P. J.Valentine, J. L. (Jimmie Lloyd), 1940-Gutshall, P. L.Gan, O. H. M.Driscoll, P.University of Missouri--Kansas City. School of PharmacyUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNational Institute on Drug AbuseUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationMarijuanaDrug testsLiquid chromatographyMass spectrometersBlood analysisHuman subject testingDOT-HS-801-721NTIS-PB245862DOT-HS-4-00968Final reportA method employing high pressure liquid chromatography plus mass spectrometry was developed for the detection of low concentrations of various marijuana metabolites in body fluids. A new marijuana metabolite was found which could be detected in blood for twenty four hours after smoking. /Abstract from report summary page/129