FDA Product Code LAF: Gas Chromatography, Methamphetamine

Gas chromatography provides definitive confirmation of methamphetamine in forensic and clinical samples. FDA product code LAF covers gas chromatography systems for methamphetamine quantification.

These analytical instruments separate and quantify methamphetamine and amphetamine by gas chromatographic separation followed by mass spectrometry or other detection, providing definitive confirmation after immunoassay screening.

LAF devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 862.3610 and reviewed by the FDA Toxicology panel.

Leading manufacturers include Phamatech, Diagnostic Products Corp. and Microgenics Corp..