Hair Alcohol Testing
Over the years the rise in the number of alcohol related conditions has become a major public health concern. Studies have estimated that 15 - 20% of the UK adult population has a medically defined alcohol problem, which poses a risk to individuals, their families and the wider community.
Alcohol, not only has toxic effects on the cells of the body, but prolonged use can also lead to more serious psychological damage such as; depression, aggression, dependency and impairment of judgment. This is of great concern particularly if an individual’s capacity to take care of dependants (i.e. children) is diminished.
All Samples are initially screened for substances of interest or their by-products. Positive results are then confirmed by GC/LC-MS or GC/LC-MSMS for legally defensible results.
