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Laboratory 
  • Performance of a full range of toxicological examinations for drugs and alcohol, including commonly used illegal and prescription drugs and other selected poisonous substances

  • Performance of toxicological analysis of body tissue/fluids to determine the existence of substances that cause toxicity or changes in human performance

  • Provision of expert testimony in court concerning work performed and the toxicological findings

  • Consultations with clients (i.e., medical examiners, law enforcement officials, attorneys) and other specialists regarding the nature of laboratory analysis and interpretation of results