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
SCRAM Bracelets: How do They Work?
SCRAM bracelets are an innovative way to carry out continuous alcohol monitoring, profiling a day-by-day pattern of alcohol use by a person. A SCRAM bracelet
Lextox 2022 Round Up
As 2022 draws to a close we have started to reflect on everything that has happened at Lextox in the past year and what can