Chain of custody sample collection kit: important, intrusive or irrelevant?
All the tests we carry out must be legally defensible. To do this, we must ensure the chain of custody procedure is followed. Find out more in this blog. …
Celebrating Lextox’s women in science
At Lextox we champion women in STEM. In this blog we focus on the Women of Lextox and their contributions to science. …
How do hair treatments affect drug and alcohol test results?
Hair dye, treatments, and products. How do they affect drug and alcohol testing results? Find out here. …
How SCRAM can help you this Dry January
Dry January is a new year resolution that many people choose. The SCRAM® technology can help you achieve this goal. Read more here. …
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