Some common isolation techniques utilized in toxicology include:
Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE): This technique involves the separation of compounds based on their solubility in two different immiscible liquids, typically water and an organic solvent. Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE): SPE is a method used to concentrate and purify analytes from a solution by passing them through a solid adsorbent material. Chromatography: Techniques such as gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) are widely used for separating complex mixtures into individual components. Dialysis: This method uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate small molecules or ions from larger molecules in a solution. Centrifugation: This technique employs centrifugal force to separate particles based on their size, shape, and density.
