Forensic Toxicology Laboratory

Testing and Expert Testimony for Medical and Legal Investigations into Death, Poisoning, or Drug Abuse

Forensic toxicology uses toxicology, analytical chemistry, pharmacology, clinical chemistry and other disciplines to aid medical or legal investigation of death, poisoning or drug abuse. For more than 30 years, the SLUCare Forensic Toxicology Laboratory has provided excellent service to St. Louis City and surrounding counties, as well as jurisdictions nationwide.

Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Features

Volatile testing
Comprehensive drug testing
Individual drug confirmation and quantitation
Turnaround times in compliance with National Academy of Medical Examiners requirements
Competitive pricing
Experienced toxicologists — more than 10 years' experience per provider

Research & Programs

Project EAGLE FANG Drug Checking Program
Project Evidence And biological Gathering for Laboratory Evaluation and Forensic Analysis of Novel drugs (EAGLE FANG) is a drug product and drug paraphernalia testing initiative conducted by the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health and SSM Health's SLUCare Physician Group Toxicology Laboratory.

Expert Witness and Forensic Consulting

Doctoral-level experts
Depositions
Expert courtroom testimony
Independent case review
Retesting

Documents/Forms

Forensic Toxicology Test Menu with Descriptions
Forensic Toxicology Sample Collection Guidelines
DWI/DUID/DFC Requisition
Medical Examiner/Coroner Requisition
Forensic Toxicology Price List
Specimen Submission Identification Requirements
Scope of Accreditation

Accreditations

CLIA Certificate of Accreditation
CAP Accreditation
ANAB (ISO/ABFT) Accreditation

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 6:30 AM - 3 PM
We are closed on holidays

Contact Us

Phone: 314-615-0822
Fax: 314-521-1478
Email: SLUtoxicology@ssmhealth.com

Address for Deliveries

SLUCare Forensic Toxicology Laboratory
6059 North Hanley Road
Berkeley, MO 63134