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About us
FTS is a UKAS-accredited laboratory providing expert drug, alcohol and DNA testing, supporting family law and safeguarding professionals with evidence that is clear, court-ready and rooted in forensic science.
Quality
Our accreditation confirms that every stage of testing meets the highest quality standards.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower the courts to make the right decision in each family court case
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Sectors we Serve
FTS is a UKAS-accredited laboratory providing expert drug, alcohol and DNA testing, supporting family law and safeguarding professionals with evidence that is clear, court-ready and rooted in forensic science.
Family Law Professionals
FTS exists to help professionals make safe, fair and evidence-based decisions in the family court system.
Forensic Testing Service (FTS) provides court-directed, laboratory drug, alcohol and DNA testing for family matters.
Social Services & Safeguarding Teams
FTS supports social services teams with court-approved laboratory drug, alcohol and DNA testing in safeguarding and childcare cases.
Our Services
We specialise in legally defensible, fully interpreted testing services for a range of substances and case types.
Our Services
FTS provides forensic drug, alcohol and DNA testing for professionals in family law, social care and safeguarding.
Alcohol Testing
Includes both short and long-term alcohol use assessments, including biomarkers and hair analysis, to support safeguarding and court decisions.
DNA Testing
Court-approved relationship and identity testing, delivered with discretion and clarity.
Drug Testing
Comprehensive analysis for a wide range of illicit, prescribed and synthetic drugs, with expert interpretation tailored to each case.
Hair strand alcohol testing forms part of FTS court-directed alcohol testing services, supporting legal and safeguarding proceedings where understanding alcohol consumption over time is essential
Nail drug testing is a forensic method used to assess drug use over a longer period where other testing approaches may not be suitable.
Hair strand drug testing is a well-established forensic method used to support court-directed and legal investigations.
Resource Hub
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Resource Hub
Our resources are tailored to the unique challenges of family law cases, with a particular focus on forensic testing for drugs and alcohol in hair samples.
Videos
Our video hub is your dedicated resource for staying informed and confident in forensic drug and alcohol testing for family court proceedings.
Case Studies
Our case studies showcase the vital role forensic testing plays in family law cases
News & Insights
Explore the latest developments, expert insights, and breakthroughs in forensic testing and laboratory science.
Our Webinars
Join our expert-led webinars to learn about the latest trends, techniques, and insights in forensic testing.
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General Enquiries
Call: 01924 480272
Email: expert@forensic-testing.co.uk
Office Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 17:30
Out of hours message service available
Because the child’s safety is paramount; where there is a likely risk substance misuse could impact on child safety, FTS can confirm, they continue to provide their sample collection, testing and reporting service. FTS follow the recognised Best Practice Model for this work, ensuring their Expert Reports address the specific needs of each case.