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
Deep dive into Alcohol Testing
By Emily Harris, Reporting Scientist At Lextox we offer hair alcohol testing for two types of alcohol markers, the fatty acid ethyl ester; Ethyl Palmitate
Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week will take place from 3rd – 9th July 2023 with this year’s theme being ‘Alcohol and cost’. The annual week is managed
How Does DNA and Drug Testing Work?
DNA testing has revolutionised various fields, such as criminal justice, healthcare and family law. By analysing DNA samples, scientists and experts can identify the intricate
UK Accreditation Requirements for Hair Testing Raises the Bar
In the UK, the government has appointed the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to independently assess laboratories to ISO 17025, to demonstrate the technical competency
Trace Levels of Drugs in Hair
The concern regarding traces of drugs from contact with another individual is a common question we get here at Lextox. The worry of being in
DNA Paternity Testing for Solicitors
A DNA paternity test is a genetic test to determine the biological father of a child. The test compares the DNA of the alleged father
Assessing Parental Substance Use in Family Law
Alcohol testing in family law can be used for various reasons, but the primary purpose is to determine whether a parent or caregiver is abusing