Posts by hcoker@dna-worldwide.co.uk
What is a toxicology report and how to get one?
TL;DR - A toxicology report is an expert statement that detects and identifies drugs, chemicals, toxins, or poisons in samples such as hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids. These reports include detailed lab results, expert interpretation of findings, and conclusions about substance use... Read More
A Guide to Ketamine Drug Testing
TL;DR - Ketamine is a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, with possession carrying up to 5 years imprisonment and unlimited fines, whilst supply can result in up to 14 years imprisonment. Ketamine is increasingly being cut with cocaine, with over 80% of cocaine tests showing... Read More
Drug Metabolites (Part 5) Cannabis Case Study
Cannabis Case Study The donor advised that he has never consumed cannabis, but is in an environment where cannabis is frequently smoked. Participant - Adult male Type of testing - Hair strand testing (HST) Detection period - 3 months approximately (overview) Results: Table 1:... Read More
Drug Metabolites (Part 4): Child Cocaine Case Study
Cocaine Case Study The child is suspected of being in an environment where cocaine is frequently being consumed. Background: Participant - Child (Age 4) Type of testing - Hair strand testing (HST) Detection period - 4 months (segmented) Discussion: Cocaine... Read More
Drug Metabolites (Part 3): Cocaine Case Study
Cocaine Case Study The mother is trying to prove the cessation of cocaine in order to reinstate custody of her child. Background: Participants - Mother Type of testing - Hair strand testing (HST) Detection period - 3 months (segmented) No chemical... Read More