Leading the way in drug and alcohol
toxicology for legal proceedings.

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Providing evidence for use by local authorities and the family legal sector in courts

Forensic Testing Service Ltd was founded in 2009 with the sole aim of helping improve the outcomes of child care proceedings in the family court system.

Substance misuse has a devastating impact on our lives generally, but of particular concern is the harm that it brings to children’s lives. It puts the lives of children of all ages at risk, even before they are born and if they survive the traumas, their lives are often damaged irreparably.

We are the first testing service in the UK to adopt a model of best practice that combines detailed forensic analysis with substance abuse test results.

Since 2009 FTS has grown to a team of 72 employees with our own accredited labs based in West Yorkshire. We have revolutionised the testing process, so that much of the drug and or alcohol abuse that presently goes undetected, including the growing number of new synthetic drugs such as synthetic cannabinoids like ”spice”, can now be detected and reported for all cases.

Preventing miscarriages of Justice

The majority of local authorities and the family legal sector remain unaware that much of the “scientific” evidence from hair strand testing does not meet the standard of proof required for legal proceedings.

This results in a false confidence and overdependence on it to make decisions. Using this binary approach to report drug test results, in isolation of forensic investigations, is leading to the gravest miscarriages of justice imaginable; the wrongful removal of a child from their parents or leaving a child in a situation likely to cause harm.
By choosing FTS, you can rest assured that the required substance abuse tests are conducted to the highest standards with forensic analysis to ensure the right outcome for your case.

Our Laboratory

The FTS laboratory is based in Mirfield, West Yorkshire and uses the most sophisticated equipment and techniques available to bring its customers accurate and reliable results. As one of the leading specialists in identifying substance abuse, many family law firms and local authorities throughout the UK have used our services for hair drug and alcohol testing.

We provide advanced analysis on a range of sample types including hair strand testing, blood, urine and oral fluids to assess the use of drugs and alcohol.

The appropriate sample type or types are selected based on the precise information or evidence required to find the truth for our customers.

Our team has a wealth of experience in drug and alcohol testing proven in the NHS, corporate, probation, prison and insurance sectors. FTS specialises in complex family law cases.

We have our own sample collectors and experts ensuring full chain of custody throughout the process.

If you would like more information about drug and alcohol testing on hair, blood or urine samples, please call 01924 480272.

FTS Head Office in Mirfield, West Yorkshire

UK Accredited

FTS are a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 7550. This is the key indicator of the reliability and legal defensibility of our test results and service provision.

As an accredited service you can rest assured that testing is carried out accurately. Combined with FTS unique evidence-based reporting expect the results to reveal the truth, expertly handled.

FTS Head Office in Mirfield, West Yorkshire