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Proceedings of the International Cyanide Detection Testing Workshop

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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR WORKING GROUPS<br />

Working Group 1<br />

The Field Forensics and Toxicology Working Group<br />

Goal 1: Evaluate existing or potential analytical cyanide detection methods or tests and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

applicability to marine fi sh.<br />

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Develop a table <strong>of</strong> all cyanide detection methods. See draft format.<br />

Include tests for:<br />

o cyanide by-products<br />

o biomarkers<br />

o adducts<br />

o morphological changes in tissues<br />

Provide assessment <strong>of</strong> existing knowledge <strong>of</strong> residence time <strong>of</strong> cyanide in marine<br />

fi sh<br />

Summarize methodology, equipment needs, costs, time required for testing, necessary<br />

scientifi c expertise, reliability and sensitivity. See draft spread format<br />

Goal 2: Provide recommendations on <strong>the</strong> most practical, reliable, and user-friendly tests that<br />

could be used in marine fi sh.<br />

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Provide recommendations for each test with respect to ability to be internationally<br />

accepted in a court <strong>of</strong> law<br />

Provide recommendations for each test with respect to ability to use test at collection<br />

sites and holding facilities (within hours <strong>of</strong> collection and with minimal technology)<br />

Provide recommendations for each test with respect to ability to use test at export sites<br />

(within days <strong>of</strong> collection and with minimal technology)<br />

Provide recommendations for each test with respect to ability to use test at collection<br />

sites and holding facilities (up to1-2 weeks or more after initial exposure to cyanide)<br />

Provide recommendations for use <strong>of</strong> tests that determine cyanide presence versus a<br />

quantitative determination <strong>of</strong> cyanide concentration<br />

Goal 3: Identify research needs to refi ne methodologies and/or develop o<strong>the</strong>r testing<br />

approaches.<br />

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List <strong>of</strong> recommended research to conduct<br />

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