1. Scope

1.1 This guide describes some standard procedures applicable to the analysis of methamphetamine and amphetamine using microcrystal tests.

1.2 These procedures are applicable to methamphetamine and amphetamine, which are present in solid dosage form or an injectable liquid form. These procedures are not typically applicable to the analysis of methamphetamine and amphetamine in biological samples.

1.3 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a projects many unique aspects. The word 'Standard' in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E1459 Guide for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation

E1492 Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory

E1732 Terminology Relating to Forensic Science

E2329 Practice for Identification of Seized Drugs

E2548 Guide for Sampling Seized Drugs for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

Keywords

amphetamine; methamphetamine; microcrystalline testing; Forensic investigation/analysis; Methamphetamine; Amphetamine; Microcrystal testing; Skeletal crystal;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 11.100 (Laboratory medicine)

DOI: 10.1520/E1969-06

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