Forensic Toxicology
The Forensic Toxicology Laboratory (FTL) is accredited by the New York State Commission on Forensic Science and ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to the ANAB 17025:2017 Forensic Science Testing Laboratory Accreditation Requirements and assists in the determination of cause and manner of death by utilizing the methods of analytical forensic toxicology. Employing such techniques as gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, immunoassay, and other analytical methods, the laboratory determines if drugs, alcohol and/or poisons are present in submitted specimens. The FTL also conducts testing on specimen submissions for DUI/DWI and drug facilitated sexual assault investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies. Certified forensic toxicologist and chemists also provide expert testimony relative to their findings as needed.
