How do hair treatments affect drug and alcohol test results?
By Jade Huish, Reporting Scientist. Hair dye and hair test results It is well documented that the use of chemical hair treatments such as hair
The role of drug and alcohol testing in family law
The role of drug and alcohol testing in family law Drug and alcohol testing can play a pivotal role in child protection cases. Assessing whether
How SCRAM can help you this Dry January
Did you know in 2022, 7% of adults were high risk or possible dependent drinkers? With the start of a new year comes plenty of
Drug and alcohol nail testing: an overview
By Angharad John, Reporting Scientist Team Manager Introduction There are many forms of drug testing available, including blood, saliva, urine and hair. However, blood, saliva
Expert Report Levels Explained
By Rebecca Hill, Senior Reporting Scientist Introduction When an Expert Report is issued by Lextox, the results table shows the levels of drug and /
Continued Expert Support Once Results Have Been Issued
By Donna Muldoon, Reporting Team Manager Introduction When a result is issued, Lextox understand this is not the end of the case, and most likely
Ensuring Correct Hair and Blood Sample Collections
Introduction At Lextox, we provide drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for family law cases and childcare proceedings. In our ISO 17025 UKAS Accredited Testing
Can Medications Affect Hair Drug and Alcohol Testing?
By Emily Rees‑Avaient, Reporting Scientist Can medications affect hair drug and alcohol testing? When a sample collection takes place the donor will be asked to declare