Compounds Analyzed and its associated physiological effects:

Acetone

a metabolite of Isopropanol. Acetone is found in nail polish remover.

Cyanide

competitively binds to hemoglobin, a component of the red blood cell that transports oxygen from cell to cell.

Ethylene Glycol

Antifreeze; this compound is used as an automobile coolant. Ethylene Glycol may have hallucinogenic effects, in addition to the "buzz or drunkeness" feeling furnished from drinking beer, liquor, or wine.

Isopropanol

Rubbing alcohol can cause gastric disturbances or irritations.

Methanol (Wood Alcohol)

oxidized or metabolized to Formaldehyde, a common biological preservative that can cause blindness and/or death. The most common and effective treatment is Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol inducement), found in alcoholic beverages such as beer, liquor, or wine. Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)

Ammonia (NH3)

common household cleaner found in window or glass cleaner such as Windex.

Heavy Metals

Lead, Arsenic, and Mercury

Carbon Monoxide

deprives cellular oxygen

Acetaminophen

an analgesic drug found in over the counter medication such as Tylenol. This is a common poison use by suicidal teenager

Formaldehyde

this is a compound that is used as a biological preservative such as fetal pig, cats, etc. for dissection purposes in biology, anatomy classes, etc. As mentioned above, formaldehyde is a byproduct of Methanol oxidation.

Specimen
Requirements Solids
(powder, pill, fabric forms, etc)

2 grams

Liquids
(water solution,
blood, urine,
liquid solution,
fats, etc.)

3 ml

Qualitative Analysis Only

once identified, an optional quantitative analysis can be done upon request.