1 Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, University of Alfenas-MG, Av. Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 714, Alfenas, MG, Brazil, 37130.000 2 Laboratory of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, University of Brescia, P.le Spedali Civili, 1, 25100, Brescia, Italy 3 Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes...

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Metabonomics and its many pseudonyms (metabolomics, metabolic profiling, etc.) have exploded onto the scientific scene in the past 2 to 3 years. Nowhere has the impact been more profound than within the toxicology community. Within this community there exists a great deal of uncertainty about whether metabonomics is something to count on or just the most recent technological flash in the pan. M...

Recent advances in analytical techniques have enabled the detection of drugs and drug metabolites in alternative biological specimens for the purposes of workplace testing. A wide variety of specimens are available, each providing valuable information concerning prior or current drug use. The present focus is on oral fluid (saliva), hair, and sweat. An extensive evaluation by the Division of Wo...