Application Note
Direct Sample Analysis: Detecting THC/Cannabinoids in Contraband by Compact Mass Spectrometry
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Direct sample analysis is possible via an Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP®) combined with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) on a compact mass spectrometer (CMS). This technique allows for the rapid investigation (<30 sec) of material suspected of containing THC/cannabinoids.