Mr Martyn Egerton

Published September 14th, 2010 | Last updated June 7th, 2011

Martyn specialises in establishing methods for analysis of drugs, steroidsCompounds with a common basic structure, which occur naturally in the body. The term may also refer to man-made drugs administered because they act like hormones. and biomarkersA substance that can be measured to help healthcare professionals to assess normal processes, disease processes or a person's response to treatment. for disease. He has extensive and specific experience in the evaluation of drugs in addiction, markers for bone and renalRelating to the kidney. disease and disorders of steroid metabolismThe chemical reactions necessary to sustain life..

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  • Testing For Drugs

    By Mr Martyn Egerton, Consultant Clinical Scientist

    Testing for illicit drugs is often a useful tool in the clinical management of addiction, clinical toxicology, forensic toxicology and medico-legal situations for example in employment and child custody.

    Drug analysis can be performed on a number of body fluids and tissues. The analytical techniques employed range from simple screeningA way to identify people who may have a certain condition, among a group of people who may or may not seem to procedures suitable for use in the clinic or workplace to those requiring extensive laboratory facilities.

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