TOXICOLOGY SECTION

The Toxicology Section performs examinations of biological fluids and tissues to detect and quantify drugs and poisons. Typical cases investigated by this section include driving under the influence involving alcohol and/or drugs, illegal use of controlled substances, drug-facilitated sexual assaults, and compliance testing.

Another important function of this section is the toxicological investigation of coroner cases. If drugs and/or poisons are detected and quantified in these cases, the Toxicology Section staff member will act as consultant to coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement personnel to aid in the interpretation of the analytical results.

 

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