Toxicology is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals on living systems.

The primary mission of the Toxicology Unit includes testing in death investigation, human performance cases (e.g. driving under the influence), and cases of drug-facilitated crime (e.g. drink spiking).

Specimens, usually blood and urine, are analyzed for the presence of medications, drugs of abuse, and alcohol.

Forms:

• Forensic Pricing Guide
• Notification of Customers of Toxicology Capabilities
• Toxicology Testing Request Form
• Instructions for Specimen Collection for Testing under ODH Guide
• Reference Laboratory Listing
  

Links:

• American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD)
• The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
• Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations (CFSO)
• The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education
• Society of Forensic Toxicologists Inc. (SOFT)
• The American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics (ASLME)
• American Board of Forensic Toxicology – Certifying Forensic Toxicologists Since 1975