Why is Sample Degradation a Concern in Toxicology?
In toxicology, accurate identification and quantification of toxicants are crucial for evaluating exposure and assessing risk. Degradation can lead to the loss of key analytes, formation of artifacts, or transformation into different compounds, potentially resulting in misinterpretation of results. This is particularly significant in forensic toxicology, where legal outcomes may depend on the integrity of the sample.
