What are the Challenges in Detecting Synthetic Opioids?
Detecting synthetic opioids in biological samples can be challenging due to their chemical diversity and potency. Standard drug screening tests may not always detect newer synthetic opioids, necessitating more sophisticated analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Additionally, the rapid emergence of new synthetic opioids requires constant updates to testing protocols and methodologies.
