Hair analysis for detection of phencyclidine in newly admitted psychiatric patients.
Am J Psychiatry
; 142(8): 950-3, 1985 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-4025592
ABSTRACT
The authors implemented a new procedure for analyzing phencyclidine (PCP) content in hair. They compare the results of analyses of hair with results of analyses of blood and urine in 47 patients newly hospitalized with acute psychiatric illness. Hair analysis identified 11 patients who had used PCP, and blood and urine analyses did not identify any among the sample population. In three patients, the results of hair analysis aided in establishing a diagnosis of PCP intoxication. The authors discuss interpretations of their findings and psychiatric applications of this new technique.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Phencyclidine
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Phencyclidine Abuse
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Hair
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Hospitalization
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Mental Disorders
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Psychiatry
Year:
1985
Type:
Article