Now, in Analytical Chemistry, researchers demonstrate a pen-like tool that can quickly and non-invasively collect molecules from the skin's surface to be screened for opioids with mass spectrometry.

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The MasSpec Pen collects skin molecules for fast, noninvasive opioid testing with mass spectrometry, offering a breakthrough in drug detection technology.

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In ACS’ Analytical Chemistry, researchers demonstrate a pen-like tool that can quickly and non-invasively collect molecules from the skin’s surface to be screened for opioids with mass spectrometry.

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The team’s future studies may explore the impact of skin type, skin cleanliness and extent of drug exposure on the MasSpec Pen detection limits and analysis of opioids.