This book is a comprehensive guide to forensic analytical toxicology for trainees in forensic medicine and forensic scientists.

The second edition has been fully revised to provide clinicians with the latest developments and research in the field. New chapters covering the latest analytical instruments have been added to this edition.

Beginning with guidance on setting up a modern toxicology laboratory, the next sections, with the help of flow charts, explain the procedures for collection, preservation, extraction, and clean up; and screening and colour tests for various poisons.

The following chapters describe numerous major and minor analytical instruments and techniques, and their application in forensic toxicology.

The text is further enhanced by clinical images, figures and tables.

The previous edition (9789351522249) published in 2014.

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