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Forensics The goal of this project from the onset was to have a simple, relatively rapid test to detect the most abused drugs commonly being slipped into an unsuspecting victim's drink. We knew that cost would be a major factor as to whether the devices would be made available worldwide, and in turn, be a useful tool in combating this crime. Our technology to detect illicit drugs in beverages is patent pending information, so we are unable to disclose the exact mechanism of the reaction. Suffice to say, it is not an enzymatic assay, but instead based upon well-established, chemical colorimetric indicators. With this in mind, specificity is broadened. But this doesn't take away from the effectiveness of this product. Whether it is a 'Drug Rape' or 'Date Rape' drug, or a similar enantomer, it doesn't belong in anyone's drink. Will there be 'false positives', possibly. But that is why the operators of this test are directed to discard any beverage with a positive response. Please don't be confused. This isn't a detailed forensic analysis of every persons drink who uses it, that's what a gas chromatograph or HPLC is intended for. But it may save the life of someone, somewhere who thought they could trust that their drink was safe. It is designed to detect what we were able to ascertain where reasonable concentrations of drugs in a solution. It is not designed to detect micrograms per liters of solutions. Just reasonable, potentially health threatening amounts as best determined by speaking with local and national Police. |
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