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A rapid and reliable fluorescence procedure is described as a test for the microscopical identification of the glandular hairs ofCannabis sativa. The proposed method, designated as the IFIM test (induced fluorescence identification for marijuana test), is based on the induction of a red fluorescence in cannabinoids by a hot clearing solution. The results, compared to those obtained by the classical RIM test, offer the possibility of more satisfactory identification of cannabis, hashish or marijuana in suspected samples.
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Paper supported by grants from Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (Contract No. 82.02016.04) and Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione of Italy awarded to Prof. G. Dall'Olio.
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Bruni, A., Barni Comparini, I. & Menziani Andreoli, E. A histofluorescent procedure for identifying marijuana cannabinoids. Experientia 39, 886–888 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01990420
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