Forensic Toxicology Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• breathalyzer : a device used to measure blood-alcohol concentration.
• metabolite : a byproduct formed when the body processes a drug, often analyzed in toxicology tests.
• thc : a main psychoactive compound in cannabis.
• hydrolysis : a sample preparation step that breaks down drug metabolites like thc or benzodiazepines into simpler forms, making them easier to extract and analyze.
• chromatography : a technique for separating and analyzing compounds.
• immunoassay : a presumptive screening method used to detect drugs.
• derivatization : a chemical process that modifies compounds to enhance their detection in forensic toxicology analysis.
• cutoff : the threshold that determines if a drug concentration is classified as positive or negative.
• creatinine : a marker used to evaluate kidney function and a parameter in the validity testing of urine.