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FRSC 2001 – Introduction to Forensic Science Technology II. Professor Bensley Alfred State College. First Step. Macroscopic Analysis What does it look like? How is it packaged? 5 P’s. Macroscopic Exam. How are Drug Cases Submitted to Laboratory?. The Analysis Continues.
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FRSC 2001 – Introduction to Forensic Science Technology II Professor Bensley Alfred State College
First Step • Macroscopic Analysis • What does it look like? How is it packaged? • 5 P’s
The Analysis Continues • Obtain weight of material if needed • What is residue?
Presumptive Examinations • Also known as preliminary or screening tests • Examples: Color tests, microcrystalline tests, low-power microscopy, thin layer chromatography, gas chromatography Methamphetamine Marquis Test (L) Nitroprusside Test (R) Heroin Marquis Test (L) Mecke Test (R)
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Confirmatory Examinations • Also known as identification examinations • Examples: Mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy
Crack Cocaine Cocaine HCl (salt)