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WHO - Developing Analytical Toxicology Services: Principles and Guidance [2005]

Description:

Analytical toxicology is the detection, identification and the measurement of drugs and other foreign compounds in biological and related specimens to help in the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of poisoning. The document provides brief information on the establishment or improvement of a clinical analytical toxicology service including (i) operation of the laboratory; (ii) analytical methods; (iii) staff training; and (iv) reporting of results. The document also provides more detailed information on the analysis of specific chemicals, chemical incidents and pesticide poisoning.

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Information provided is useful to support the setting up of analytical toxicology services, including for diagnosis of pesticide poisoning.

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