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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.

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Our mission is to empower the courts to make the right decision in each family court case

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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.

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FTS exists to help professionals make safe, fair and evidence-based decisions in the family court system.

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We specialise in legally defensible, fully interpreted testing services for a range of substances and case types.

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FTS provides forensic drug, alcohol and DNA testing for professionals in family law, social care and safeguarding.

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Includes both short and long-term alcohol use assessments, including biomarkers and hair analysis, to support safeguarding and court decisions.

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Court-approved relationship and identity testing, delivered with discretion and clarity.

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Comprehensive analysis for a wide range of illicit, prescribed and synthetic drugs, with expert interpretation tailored to each case.

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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.

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Understanding Alcohol and its Markers in Forensic Sample

Join one of our FTS experts as they guide you through this interactive session on alcohol testing.

We discuss how Hair Strand Testing (HST) plus other markers such as PEth & blood can help you understand alcohol consumption in your clients. This session will arm you with the tools to make more informed decisions about the cases you are working on and to ultimately save you time understanding your reports.

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Email: expert@forensic-testing.co.uk

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60 Minutes

What will this course cover?

  • The value of instructing an expert for alcohol testing rather than just requesting an alcohol test.
  • Why laboratory cut off levels are not appropriate when reporting on the levels of alcohol in hair.
  • A background to alcohol and how the body processes it.
  • Alternative samples and how these can support analysis, interpretation and reporting.
  • PEth, EtG, LFT & FAEE explained and when/how these variables should be used.
  • A guide to the different ‘windows of detection’ and what this means from an analysis point of view.
  • The benefits of instructing experts to provide you with a full forensic report based on the balance of probabilities.
  • The support and guidance available from FTS
  • Q&A

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone involved in family law court proceedings, representing a client and working towards the best outcome for the child and family. This can include:

  • Barristers and Solicitors
  • Social Workers
  • Local Authorities
  • CAFCASS & FDAC Personnel

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Choose from the dates below to register for one of our upcoming LIVE webinars on the topic: Understanding Alcohol and its Markers in Forensic Samples

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