{"id":19132,"date":"2025-09-25T06:26:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T06:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/blog\/analyteguru\/?p=19132"},"modified":"2025-09-25T06:26:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T06:26:57","slug":"beyond-blood-sheffield-teaching-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-develops-hram-powered-method-for-post-mortem-toxicology-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/blog\/analyteguru\/beyond-blood-sheffield-teaching-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-develops-hram-powered-method-for-post-mortem-toxicology-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Blood: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Develops HRAM-Powered Method for Post-Mortem Toxicology Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a recent study published in the <em>Journal of Analytical Toxicology<\/em>, researchers from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust validated the <a href=\"\/content\/lifetech\/global\/en\/home\/industrial\/forensics\/forensic-toxicology\/tox-explorer-collection-lc-ms.html\">Thermo Scientific Tox Explorer method for screening and quantifying drugs and their metabolites<\/a> in post-mortem vitreous humor. This marks their second publication demonstrating the versatility of this all-in-one LC-MS\/MS solution for forensic toxicology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/analyteguru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/NSHBLO1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"From left to right pictured are Mrs. Ellen Sellers, Dr Edmund Rab and Mr. Mohammad-Sadik Kanu.\" class=\"wp-image-19133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/analyteguru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/NSHBLO1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/analyteguru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/NSHBLO1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/analyteguru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/NSHBLO1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/analyteguru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/NSHBLO1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">From left to right pictured are Mrs. Ellen Sellers, Dr Edmund Rab and Mr. Mohammad-Sadik Kanu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-analyze-vitreous-humor\"><strong>Why analyze vitreous humor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitreous humor, the gel-like fluid within the eye, offers several forensic advantages. It\u2019s less prone to post-mortem redistribution, contamination, and decomposition than blood, and often exhibits superior chemical stability. However, its use has traditionally been limited due to small sample volumes and the need for highly sensitive analytical methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Edmund Rab, Consultant Clinical Scientist and Clinical Lead for Clinical Chemistry, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology, explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cPost-mortem redistribution is a perennial problem for the interpretation of post-mortem toxicology results. The measurement of drugs and their metabolites in vitreous humour can help identify whether a high blood analyte concentration is due to excessive use or post-mortem redistribution. This information can be vital when determining how an individual has come about their death.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this, Dr. Rab\u2019s team investigated whether their previously validated blood and urine Tox Explorer method could reliably screen for and quantify compounds in vitreous humor. Their results proved it could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-highlights-and-key-findings\"><strong>Method highlights and key findings<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the Thermo Scientific Tox Explorer HRAM library, the Sheffield team achieved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Detection and quantitation of 48 compounds<\/strong> with bias and precision within \u00b120% across all tested concentrations with LOQs as low as 0.2 ng\/mL and ULOLs up to 219 \u00b5g\/mL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low detection limits<\/strong>, down to 0.0008 mg\/L, with minimal ion suppression or carryover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher detectability<\/strong> of unstable compounds like 6-monoacetylmorphine, codeine, olanzapine, and cocaine in vitreous humor compared to blood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validated dilution integrity and analyte stability<\/strong>, confirming the workflow\u2019s robustness with low-volume samples and sample stability for at least 4 days at 10 degrees Celsius.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Rab further notes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe Tox Explorer workflow is an excellent resource for laboratories performing toxicological analysis. Having an extensive library available for use saves the user the time and expense of developing their own library, but at the same time the library can be easily customised to include the compounds that suit a specific application.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-insights-from-real-world-cases\"><strong>Insights from real-world cases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The researchers analyzed 129 post-mortem cases. In most, drug profiles in vitreous humor aligned with those found in blood or urine. In some cases, drugs were detectable in vitreous humor even when not present in blood\u2014highlighting its value when traditional matrices are degraded or unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tox-explorer-empowering-modern-forensic-workflows\"><strong>Tox Explorer: empowering modern forensic workflows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/brochures\/xx-73747-lc-ms-tox-explorer-solution-guide-xx73747-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Tox Explorer Collection<\/a> is purpose-built to support comprehensive toxicology workflows with unmatched flexibility and ease of use. In addition to including a wide variety of drugs of abuse, including stimulants, opioids, cannabinoids, and benzodiazepines, the Tox Explorer Collection also provides retention times, SRM libraries, and a high-resolution library. It supports both:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) platforms<\/strong> such as the <a href=\"\/content\/lifetech\/global\/en\/home\/industrial\/mass-spectrometry\/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms\/lc-ms-systems\/orbitrap-lc-ms\/orbitrap-exploris-mass-spectrometers.html\">Thermo Scientific Orbitrap MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Triple quadrupole systems<\/strong> like the <a href=\"\/content\/lifetech\/global\/en\/home\/industrial\/mass-spectrometry\/liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry-lc-ms\/lc-ms-systems\/triple-quadrupole-lc-ms.html\">Thermo Scientific TSQ Plus Mass Spectrometer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both configurations offer confident screening, confirmation, and quantitation within a single workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advanced HRAM capabilities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retrospective data analysis\u2014ideal for emerging substances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simultaneous positive\/negative ion detection in a single run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive MS\/MS spectral acquisition without averaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exceptional mass accuracy, even at low m\/z values over a 15-day period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/analyteguru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/DATAFO1.png\" alt=\"Graphic representation of mass accuracy over a 15-day period\" class=\"wp-image-19143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/analyteguru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/DATAFO1.png 700w, https:\/\/admin.acceleratingscience.com\/analyteguru\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/09\/DATAFO1-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With built-in retention time libraries, standardized methods, user-friendly software, and onsite applications training, Tox Explorer provides a streamlined, scalable solution from sample preparation through reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-platform-built-for-progress\"><strong>A platform built for progress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This latest validation from Sheffield confirms vitreous humor as a viable and valuable matrix for forensic toxicology\u2014and underscores how Tox Explorer continues to expand analytical possibilities across the field. From post-mortem casework to clinical research and forensic labs, Tox Explorer empowers scientists to achieve greater sensitivity, reliability, and confidence in every analysis.<br><br>Discover more at <a href=\"\/content\/lifetech\/global\/en\/home\/industrial\/forensics\/forensic-toxicology\/tox-explorer-collection-lc-ms.html\">Tox Explorer Collection for LC-MS<\/a> and read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jat\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/jat\/bkaf049\/8155852?utm_source=authortollfreelink&amp;utm_campaign=jat&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;guestAccessKey=d81359d6-27c5-4162-86a8-c0d84937088b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simultaneous screening and quantitation of drugs and their metabolites in post-mortem vitreous humor by liquid chromatography\u2013high resolution mass spectrometry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-more-resources-and-earlier-posts-in-this-blog-series\"><strong>Explore more resources and earlier posts in this blog series:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thermofisher.com\/blog\/analyteguru\/sample-prep-strategies-demystified-choosing-the-right-fit-for-your-toxicology-workflow\/\">Part 1 of our toxicology series on Sample Preparation Strategies Demystified: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Toxicology Workflow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical notes by specimen type<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Urine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-002363-clinical-lc-ms-homestead-tn002363-na-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utilizing HRAM Orbitrap mass spectrometry to quantitate 106 drugs of abuse in urine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-002606-lsms-clinical-toxicology-doa-tn002606-na-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utilizing triple quadrupole mass spectrometry to quantitate 106 drugs of abuse in urine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-66050-lc-ms-orbitrap-exploris-fentanyl-analog-compounds-tn66050-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screening and Semi-Quantitation of 212 Fentanyl Analog Compounds by the Orbitrap Exploris 120 Mass Spectrometer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-001734-quantitation-22-fentanyl-analog-compounds-tsq-altis-md-mass-spectrometer-tn001734-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantitation of 22 fentanyl analog compounds with a TSQ Altis MD mass spectrometer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-66004-lc-hram-ethyl-glucuronide-sulfate-human-urine-tn66004-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantification of Ethyl Glucuronide and Ethyl Sulfate in Human Urine by LC-HRAM(MS) for Clinical Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Application-Notes\/TN-64970-LC-MS-TSQ-Quantis-EtG-EtS-Urine-TN64970-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Analysis of ethyl glucuronide and ethyl sulfate in urine with TSQ Quantis MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-65182-lc-ms-drugs-abuse-urine-tn65182-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tomorrow\u2019s quantitation with LC-MS\/MS: fast screening and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine for forensic toxicology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-73467-paperspray-tandem-ms-drugs-urine-tn73467-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantitative Analysis of Drugs of Abuse and their Metabolites in Urine using PaperSpray Tandem Mass Spectrometry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-000553-lsms-paperspray-urine-oral-fluid-cannabinoids-tn000553-na-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantitative analysis of cannabinoids in urine and oral fluid using reactive paper spray tandem mass spectrometry for clinical research and forensic toxicology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whole blood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-73168-lc-ms-drugs-of-abuse-tn73168-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantification of 78 drugs of abuse in human blood by liquid chromatography \u2013 HRAM Orbitrap mass spectrometry for clinical research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-73360-lc-ms-drugs-of-abuse-human-blood-tn73360-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantification of drugs of abuse in human blood by TurboFlow chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry for use in clinical research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-65420-paperspray-ms-controlled-substances-tn65420-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detection of controlled substances in blood samples using the VeriSpray ion source with TSQ Altis MS for clinical research and forensic toxicology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-73307-paperspray-faims-immunos-blood-tn73307-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Combined PaperSpray and FAIMS Technology for Rapid Quantification of Immunosuppressants in Whole Blood<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serum\/plasma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-66051-lc-hram-ms-quantitation-34-benzodiazepines-human-plasma-tn66051-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantification of 34 Benzodiazepines in Human Plasma by LC-HRAM-MS for Clinical Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-66052-lc-ms-tricyclic-antidepressants-human-plasma-tn66052-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantification of 15 tricyclic antidepressants in human plasma by liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry for clinical research<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oral fluid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.thermofisher.com\/TFS-Assets\/CMD\/Technical-Notes\/tn-000553-lsms-paperspray-urine-oral-fluid-cannabinoids-tn000553-na-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantitative analysis of cannabinoids in urine 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