Streamline the forensic analysis process and cut turnaround times
With UmBio’s unique methodology based on hyperspectral image analysis of chemical content and distribution it is easy to handle and analyze a large seizure even close to the site where it is found. No chemical tests are needed and UmBio Inspector identifies illegal substances for further detailed analysis without destroying sample or packaging.
Current use: The Swedish National Laboratory of Forensic Science (SKL) will be using the UmBio solution for fast screening of confiscated drugs to identify illegal substances for detailed analysis, and in this way hope to reduce the average turnaround time by up to 50%. Please contact UmBio if you have any questions regarding how they are using our technology.
Examples of forensic application areas:
- Routine identification of seized drugs
- Identify fake products (foods, cigarettes, cosmetics)
- Analysis of body fluids, blood or semen on fabric
- Analysis of forged checks and bills
Types of analysis
- Comparative analysis (what samples are similar/different?)
- For example identify tablets with illegal drugs hidden among other tablets
- Find relationships and connect tablets of the same type or origin
- Classification of samples based on chemical content
- Identify type of drug by applying statistical models
- Measure concentration of active substance
- For example amphetamine % in powder
- Object analysis
- For example count number of tablets and characterise by size and shape
Benefits of the UmBio solution:
Streamline the analysis process
- Fast screening analysis with high throughput
- Screening of every single sample in a seizure, no need for random sample selection
- No risk of missing deviating samples
- Efficient selection of representative samples
- Reduce the number of replicates that go to further analysis (e.g. LC-MS, NMR)
Safer work environment
- No need for sample preparation
- Reduce risk of exposure to dust and cuts from broken glass ampoules
- Keep track of analysis process and results with cohesive traceability
- Analyse directly:
- Capsules
- Powder
- Ampoules
- Tablets
- Through plastic bags or blister
Non-destructive
- Samples remains completely unaffected by the analysis
The UmBio Inspector – A unique integrated hardware and software solution
- Mobile for use in lab or in field work
- User-friendly touch screen interface
- Barcode scanner for traceability
- Integrated with powerful and user-friendly analysis software