How Does Interference Affect Toxicological Analyses?
The accuracy of toxicological analyses depends heavily on the ability to detect and measure specific toxicants. Interfering substances can lead to false positives or false negatives. For instance, certain medications may interfere with drug tests, yielding unreliable results. Analytical techniques like gas chromatography and mass spectrometry are often used to minimize interference, but even these methods can be challenged by complex mixtures of substances.
