Toxicology

Toxicology is the science of adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. The discipline is divided into several major areas - Forensic, Clinical and Environmental. Forensic toxicology applies toxicology to matters of law to assist the courts in reaching verdicts that are consistent with the facts. Put another way, forensic toxicology is involved with the medico-legal aspects of the use of chemicals that are harmful to man by combining analytical chemistry and fundamental toxicology.

AMFS can provide laboratory analysis that identifies and quantifies drugs, alcohols and poisons in biological samples such as blood, urine or tissue. The information may then be used by counsel and the courts to help determine if laws have been broken and/or if criminal charges are warranted.

In order to perform analysis, the drug(s) or chemical(s) generally must be first extracted from the biological component of the sample. This extraction is accomplished using various chemical solvents followed by back extraction clean up. Internal standards are added to the sample to document an adequate recovery of the drug, if present.

Some Available Toxicology Tests

Blood Alcohol

Drugs

Carbon Monoxide

Cyanide

Heavy Molds

Salicylates

Tampering

Toxic Mold