Analysis of Alcohol II. A Review of Gas Chromatographic Methods

Abstract

In this review selected GC methods used in the analysis of alcohol are discussed. The separation of alcohol from biologic samples is achieved by means of head space, distillation or extraction. Methods which eliminate sample preparation by direct injection of blood or urine are also described. Newly developed breath methods utilizing gas chromatography are cited. Recent advances in automation in the analysis of alcohol by GC are also elaborated.