The history of heroin abuse by assaying 6-monoacetylmorphine and morphine in human hair
Zhuo, X.; Wu, M.; Hong, Z.
Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi 14(2): 76-78; 123
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 1004-5619 PMID: 11938878 Document Number: 492715
The purpose of this study is to conclude the history of heroin abuse by assaying 6-monoacetylmorphine (MAM) and morphine (MOR) in human hair. The hair of heroin abuse was labeled and segmented, then washed and cut into fragments. After hydrolyses and extraction, 6-MAM and MOR in human hair were determined by GC/MS-SIM with selected ion monitoring. Results of the segmented hair were analyzed. It provided useful information about the history of heroin abuse (hair growth rate 1-1.5 cm/mon).