1. FRSC 2001 – Introduction to Forensic Science Technology II Professor Bensley Alfred State College

2. First Step Macroscopic Analysis Macroscopic Analysis What does it look like? How is it packaged? What does it look like? How is it packaged? 5 P’s 5 P’s

3. Macroscopic Exam

4. How are Drug Cases Submitted to Laboratory?

5. The Analysis Continues Obtain weight of material if needed Obtain weight of material if needed What is residue? What is residue?

6. Presumptive Examinations Also known as preliminary or screening tests Also known as preliminary or screening tests Examples: Color tests, microcrystalline tests, low-power microscopy, thin layer chromatography, gas chromatography Examples: Color tests, microcrystalline tests, low-power microscopy, thin layer chromatography, gas chromatography Methamphetamine Marquis Test (L) Nitroprusside Test (R) Heroin Marquis Test (L) Mecke Test (R)

7. Microcrystalline Tests CocaineMethamphetamine

8. Thin Layer Chromatography

10. Confirmatory Examinations Also known as identification examinations Also known as identification examinations Examples: Mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy Examples: Mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy

11. Crack Cocaine Cocaine HCl (salt)