What Are Some Commonly Used Biomedical Devices in Toxicology?
Spectrophotometers: Used to measure the intensity of light absorbed by a solution, which helps determine the concentration of toxicants. Mass Spectrometers: Analyze the mass-to-charge ratio of ions to identify and quantify toxic substances in complex mixtures. Chromatography Systems: Separate compounds in a mixture, allowing for the detection of specific toxins. Microfluidic Devices: Enable the manipulation of small volumes of fluids, facilitating high-throughput screening of chemicals. Biochips: Miniaturized laboratories that can perform multiple biochemical reactions simultaneously, useful for gene expression analysis in response to toxins.
