Systematic toxicological analysis in forensic and clinical laboratories: a challenging task of analytical chemistry

Abstract This lecture text presents the chemical analysis used for the investigation of a suspected poisoning in clinical and forensic toxicology. Following the discussion of the huge number and structural diversity of toxic substances, typical indications of a poisoning are given, which derive from the case history, the site where the unconscious person or the corpse was found, clinical symptoms, external examination of the corpse, or autopsy results. The different human sample materials, espec