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Testing For New Substances And Emerging Drug Trends In The UK
There were 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning registered in England and Wales in 2024, the highest number since records […]
Why Context Matters More Than Cut-Offs in Forensic Drug Testing
Cut-off levels and screening thresholds are widely used in drug and alcohol testing. When large numbers of samples must be […]
How Can Alcohol Use Be Tested Over Time? A Guide to Forensic Alcohol Testing
Alcohol testing is commonly required in family law and social services cases, particularly where concerns have been raised about a […]
Can Passive Exposure Affect Hair Strand Drug Test Results?
Concerns about passive exposure to drugs are frequently raised in family law and social services proceedings. Individuals may state that […]
How Far Back Does a Hair Strand Drug Test Go?
Hair strand drug testing is frequently relied upon in family law and social services proceedings, yet it is also one […]
A year leading the way: Our 2025 in review
As the days get shorter and 2025 draws to an end, FTS is reflecting on another incredible year. This has been […]
FTS on the Road: Autumn 2025 Events and Exhibitions
This autumn, the Forensic Testing Service (FTS) team will be attending several key events to share our expertise in forensic toxicology […]
Analysis of Vanillin (Vanilla Extract) in the Reporting of a Bespoke Alcohol Assessment
Finding the source of ethanol consumed in complex child-care proceedings.
How testing a child for exposure can change the outcome in family courts.
See how testing a child for exposure to drugs changed everything.