Table III.
Comparison of Recoveries of THC from Urine Fortified with Δ9-THC-Glucuronide
THC Concentration (ng/mL) |
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Target | Observed* | |
No Hydrolysis | 20 | 0.0 |
Enzyme Hydrolysis | 20 | 20.4 ± 0.4 |
5000 U/mL β-glucuronidase; 37°C, 16 h | 40 | 41.9 ± 0.7 |
Alkaline Hydrolysis | 20 | 0.0 |
Enzyme and Alkaline (Tandem) Hydrolysis | 20 | 20.3 ± 0.2 |
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40 | 41.1 ± 0.7 |
Observed concentration: mean ± standard deviation (n = 5).