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Recent scientific developments in hair strand testing and racial bias in current practices of hair strand testing

Forensic Testing Service (FTS) were delighted to be asked to support Sarah Branson, accomplished Family Barrister from Coram Chambers, London,  in developing her latest, very interesting article focusing on racial bias in some practices of…

Fentanyl Alert – latest article

The UK is bracing itself for an epidemic of a drug that kills more Americans than cancer, heart disease or guns. With heroin in potential short supply, there is a possibility that users will look to substitute with Fentanyl. Much more potent…

HOW FTS IS SUPPORTING DELIVERY OF PLO DEADLINES

  HOW FTS IS SUPPORTING DELIVERY OF PLO DEADLINES We understand the challenges our customers face when working within the 26 week timeframe for PLOs. When utilising FTS for your drug/alcohol testing requirements you are not only working…

TESTING FOR SPICE, MONKEY DUST AND OTHER SYNTHETIC DRUGS – A WASTE OF PUBLIC FUNDING?

Synthetic drugs such as Spice and Monkey Dust are amongst the most difficult substances to detect in the field of drug testing, due to their ever-evolving compounds. This is problematic for those working in child protection, since these substances…

Duckingham Palace

For the second year running FTS have provided luxury accommodation for our resident ducks. They have now moved in to the their new home ‘Duckingham Palace’ and have laid eggs. We have webcams inside the duck house, so stand by for duckling…

LAA Indemnity Guarantee

For all LAA funded work, FTS will guarantee invoices against any potential reimbursement deductions. As long as FTS is provided with the court order, or court order wording at the time of instruction, and as long as the testing profile you instruct…

Why is nail testing useful in supporting hair strand testing?

Nails are a useful tool in understanding drug and alcohol test results in situations where the sample for the hair strand test is compromised, unsuitable or does not fulfil testing requirements. This is useful when: The client has insufficient…

Passive exposure to cocaine. A study around cut off levels

At FTS we report on all findings in drug and alcohol testing - not just those which are simply above or below a cut off level.  This is an interesting study, examining passive exposure to Cocaine, providing further evidence that cut off levels…