Forensic Toxicology

Forensic toxicology provides specialized, comprehensive toxicology services to the medical and legal investigations of death, poisoning, and drug use. Forensic toxicology needs an integrated approach because it involves chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and epidemiology. Tests performed include alcohol, medications, and illegal substances such as cocaine, cannabinoids, and amphetamines in blood and urine specimens.

PacTox’s forensic testing procedures satisfy the most rigorous requirements of forensic laboratory analysis and qualify as evidence in the courts of law. In addition, PacTox provides services in expert testimony, consultation, documentation, and case review.

PacTox is licensed as a Forensic Alcohol Laboratory by the California Department of Health Services. The laboratory is registered with the Federal and California State DEA for possession of all scheduled of controlled substances for examination, gravimetric analysis, and comparative testing purposes.

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