Research Article

Simultaneous Determination of Methamphetamine and Its Isomer N-Isopropylbenzylamine in Forensic Samples by Using a Modified LC-ESI-MS/MS Method

Table 4

The stability of MA and N-IBA under different conditions ().

ConditionsSamplesCompoundsDay 0 concentration (, ng/mL)Measured concentration (, ng/mL)RAD (%)

Autosampler for three days (15°C)Suspect sampleMA3.0
N-IBA0.4
Mixed standard solutionMA1.0
N-IBA0.7

Room temperature for one week (20°C)Suspect sampleMA0.1
N-IBA1.1
Mixed standard solutionMA1.5
N-IBA4.2

Freezer for 30 days (4°C)Suspect sampleMA2.4
N-IBA1.9
Mixed standard solutionMA3.7
N-IBA4.0