FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549  (Mark One) (X)
        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006  OR  (  )
        TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  For the transition period ______________________________
        to _________________________  Commission file number1-11394  MEDTOX SCIENTIFIC, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  Delaware
        95-3863205(State or other jurisdiction of
        (I.R.S. Employerincorporation or organization)
        Identification No.)  402 West County Road D, St. Paul, Minnesota
        55112(Address of principal executive offices)
        (Zip Code)  Registrant's telephone number including area code:(651) 636-7466  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ X ]
        No [
        ]  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
                    Large accelerated filer [  ]               Accelerated filer  [  ]                         Non-accelerated filer  [ X ]  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [
        ]
        No [ X ]  Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  Class
        
        Outstanding at April 17, 2006Common Stock, $0.15 par value per share
        
        8,180,780 
  MEDTOX SCIENTIFIC, INC.



INDEX


PagePart I
        Financial Information:


Item 1:
        Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Consolidated Statements of Income  Three


Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
        3

Consolidated Balance Sheets  March 31, 2006


and December 31, 2005
        4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  Three


Months Ended March 31, 2006 and 2005
        5


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
        6


Item 2:

Management's Discussion and Analysis of


Financial Condition and Results of Operations
        12

Item 3:




Quantitative and Qualitative DisclosuresAbout Market Risk
        24

Item 4:




Controls and Procedures
        24


Part II
        Other Information
        25


Item 1:
        Legal Proceedings
        25Item 1A:
        Risk Factors
        25Item 2:
        Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use ofProceeds
        25Item 3:
        Defaults upon Senior Securities
        25Item 4:
        Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
        25Item 5:
        Other Information
        25Item 6:
        Exhibits
        25


Signatures
        26Exhibit Index
        27



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PART I
        FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1:
        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

MEDTOX SCIENTIFIC, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)




Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2006
        
        March 31, 2005REVENUES:Laboratory services
        $
        12,402
        
        $
        11,148Product sales
        
        3,948
        
        
        3,54116,350
        
        
        14,689COST OF REVENUES:Cost of services
        
        7,634
        
        
        7,225Cost of sales
        
        1,572
        
        
        1,5069,206
        
        
        8,731GROSS PROFIT
        
        7,144
        
        
        5,958OPERATING EXPENSES:Selling, general and administrative
        
        5,134
        
        
        4,348Research and development
        
        460
        
        
        5985,594
        
        
        4,946INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
        
        1,550
        
        
        1,012OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):Interest expense
        
        (154
        )
        
        (211
        )Other expense, net
        
        (168
        )
        
        (122
        )(322
        )
        
        (333
        )INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE
        
        1,228
        
        
        679INCOME TAX EXPENSE
        
        (474
        )
        
        (258
        )NET INCOME
        $
        754
        
        $
        421BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
        $
        0.09
        
        $
        0.06DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
        $
        0.09
        
        $
        0.05WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING:Basic
        
        8,154,596
        
        
        7,540,484Diluted
        
        8,732,848
        
        
        8,203,204

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).





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MEDTOX SCIENTIFIC, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

March 31,
2006
        
        December 31, 2005ASSETSCURRENT ASSETS:Cash and cash equivalents
        $
        674
        
        $
        1,312Accounts receivable:Trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($315 in 2006 and $332 in 2005)
        
        10,748
        
        
        9,691Other
        
        160
        
        
        198Total accounts receivable
        
        10,908
        
        
        9,889Inventories
        
        3,215
        
        
        3,301Prepaid expenses and other
        
        1,281
        
        
        1,237Deferred income taxes
        
        1,390
        
        
        1,390Total current assets
        
        17,468
        
        
        17,129BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS, net
        
        18,447
        
        
        17,927GOODWILL
        
        15,967
        
        
        15,967OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
        
        1,140
        
        
        1,229DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net
        
        6,247
        
        
        6,721OTHER ASSETS
        
        251
        
        
        417TOTAL ASSETS
        $
        59,520
        
        $
        59,390LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITYCURRENT LIABILITIES:Line of credit
        $
        1,800
        
        $
        -Accounts payable
        
        2,375
        
        
        2,793Accrued expenses
        
        5,171
        
        
        5,079Current portion of long-term debt
        
        1,127
        
        
        864Current portion of capital leases
        
        13
        
        
        16Total current liabilities
        
        10,486
        
        
        8,752LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion
        
        2,969
        
        
        5,465OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
        
        470
        
        
        312LONG-TERM PORTION OF CAPITAL LEASES, net of current portion
        
        13
        
        
        16STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; authorized shares, 50,000; none issued and outstanding
        
        -
        
        
        -Common stock, $0.15 par value; authorized shares, 14,400,000; issued and outstandingshares, 8,180,569 in 2006 and 8,161,159 in 2005
        
        1,227
        
        
        1,224Additional paid-in capital
        
        85,497
        
        
        85,517Accumulated deficit
        
        (40,278
        )
        
        (41,032
        )Common stock held in trust
        
        (688
        )
        
        (688
        )Treasury stock
        
        (176
        )
        
        (176
        )Total stockholders' equity
        
        45,582
        
        
        44,845TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
        $
        59,520
        
        $
        59,390See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).



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MEDTOX SCIENTIFIC, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2006
        
        March 31, 2005CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:Net income
        $
        754
        
        $
        421Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided byoperating activities:Depreciation and amortization
        
        830
        
        
        804Provision for losses on accounts receivable
        
        106
        
        
        60Loss on sale of equipment
        
        18
        
        
        -Deferred compensation
        
        218
        
        
        63Deferred income taxes
        
        474
        
        
        258Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Accounts receivable
        
        (1,125
        )
        
        (1,537
        )Inventories
        
        86
        
        
        307Prepaid expenses and other current assets
        
        (44
        )
        
        40Other assets
        
        166
        
        
        84Accounts payable and accrued expenses
        
        (1,030
        )
        
        (125
        )Net cash provided by operating activities
        
        453
        
        
        375CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:Purchase of building, equipment and improvements
        
        (569
        )
        
        (645
        )Purchase of customer list
        
        (6
        )
        
        (5
        )Net cash used in investing activities
        
        (575
        )
        
        (650
        )CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:Net proceeds on revolving credit facility
        
        1,800
        
        
        679Proceeds from long-term debt
        
        3,383
        
        
        300Principal payments on long-term debt
        
        (5,616
        )
        
        (382
        )Principal payments on capital leases
        
        (6
        )
        
        (20
        )Net proceeds from sale of common stock
        
        112
        
        
        160Payment of taxes from traded shares
        
        (189
        )
        
        (119
        )Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
        
        (516
        )
        
        618INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
        
        (638
        )
        
        343CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
        
        1,312
        
        
        263CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
        $
        674
        
        $
        606SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:Cash paid for:Interest
        $
        154
        
        $
        206Income taxes, net of refunds received
        
        3
        
        
        62Supplemental noncash activities:Asset additions and related obligations
        
        704
        
        
        106See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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MEDTOX SCIENTIFIC, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

March 31, 2006



1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION



The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of MEDTOX Scientific, Inc. (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition and results of operations have been included.  Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be attained for the entire year.  These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements
and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.



New Accounting Standards:  In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3.  SFAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements for changes in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change.  SFAS No. 154 also requires that retrospective application of a change in accounting principle be limited to the direct effects of the change. Indirect effects of a change in accounting principle, such as a change in non-discretionary profit-sharing payments resulting from an accounting change, should be recognized in the period of the accounting change.  SFAS No. 154 also
requires that a change in depreciation, amortization, or depletion method for long-lived, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle.  The adoption of SFAS No. 154 on January 1, 2006 did not have a material impact on the Companys results of operations, financial position or cash flows.



2.  SEGMENTS



The Company has two reportable segments:  Laboratory Services and Product Sales.  The Laboratory Services segment consists of MEDTOX Laboratories and New Brighton Business Center, LLC.  Services provided include forensic toxicology (primarily workplace drugs-of-abuse testing) and Specialty Laboratory Services, which include clinical toxicology, clinical testing for the pharmaceutical industry, pediatric lead testing, heavy metals analyses, courier delivery, and medical surveillance.  The Product Sales segment, which includes POCT (point-of-collection testing) disposable diagnostics devices, consists of MEDTOX Diagnostics.  Products manufactured include easy to use, inexpensive, on-site drug tests such as PROFILE®-II, PROFILE®-II A, PROFILE-II ER®, PROFILE®-III, VERDICT®-II and SURE-SCREEN®, in addition to a variety of agricultural testing products and other diagnostic tests for the detection of alcohol.  MEDTOX Diagnostics also provides contract manufacturing services in its Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registered/ISO 13845 certified facility.








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The Companys reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately as each business requires different products, services and marketing strategies.



In evaluating financial performance, management focuses on income from operations as a segments measure of profit or loss.






(In thousands)
        Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2006
        
        March 31, 2005Laboratory Services:Revenues
        $
        12,402
        
        $
        11,148Depreciation and amortization
        
        702
        
        
        665Income from operations
        
        1,108
        
        
        830Segment assets
        
        44,723
        
        
        42,300Capital expenditures for segment assets
        
        535
        
        
        529Product Sales:Revenues
        $
        3,948
        
        $
        3,541Depreciation and amortization
        
        128
        
        
        139Income from operations
        
        442
        
        
        182Segment assets
        
        7,160
        
        
        6,738Capital expenditures for segment assets
        
        34
        
        
        116Corporate (unallocated):Other expense
        $
        (322)
        
        $
        (333)Deferred tax assets, net
        
        7,637
        
        
        8,006Consolidated:Revenues
        $
        16,350
        
        $
        14,689Depreciation and amortization
        
        830
        
        
        804Income from operations
        
        1,550
        
        
        1,012Other expense
        
        (322)
        
        
        (333)Income before income tax expense
        
        1,228
        
        
        679Total assets
        
        59,520
        
        
        57,044Capital expenditures for assets
        
        569
        
        
        645

The following is a summary of revenues from external customers for each group of services provided within the Laboratory Services segment:




(In thousands)
        Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2006
        
        March 31, 2005Workplace drugs-of-abuse testing
        $
        8,043
        
        $
        7,373Other Specialty Laboratory Services
        
        4,359
        
        
        3,775$
        12,402
        
        $
        11,148






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The following is a summary of revenues from external customers for each group of products and services provided within the Product Sales segment:




(In thousands)
        Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2006
        
        March 31,
2005POC on site testing products
        $
        3,281
        
        $
        2,988Contract manufacturing services
        
        642
        
        
        536Other diagnostic products
        
        25
        
        
        17$
        3,948
        
        $
        3,541


3.
        INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following:




(In thousands)
        March 31, 2006
        
        December 31,
2005Raw materials
        $
        835
        
        $
        970Work in process
        
        350
        
        
        289Finished goods
        
        422
        
        
        427Supplies, including off-site inventory
        
        1,608
        
        
        1,615$
        3,215
        
        $
        3,301

4.  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION



The Company has adopted stock option plans to provide incentives to eligible employees, officers, and directors in the form of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted and unrestricted stock awards, performance shares and other stock-based awards.  The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the exercise price (not to be less than the fair market value of the underlying stock) of stock options at the date of grant.  Options generally become exercisable in installments over a period of one to five years and expire ten years from the date of grant.  All of the Companys stock option plans expired in 2003, and no options are available for future grant, except as inducement grants to new employees of the Company.  There were no options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2006 or March 31, 2005.



In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)).  SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized as compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values. That expense will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).  The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) effective beginning January 1, 2006 using the modified prospective application method.  Under this method, SFAS 123(R) applies to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased or cancelled after the effective date.  The impact of adopting SFAS 123(R) for the three months ended March 31, 2006, was an increase of approximately $30,000 to selling, general and
administrative expenses.  The Company recorded approximately $68,000 in total share-based compensation expense for stock options and restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2006.








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The following table illustrates the pro forma effect on net income and net income per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 and SFAS 148 to stock-based employee compensation for the three month period ended March 31, 2005, prior to the Companys adoption of SFAS 123(R).




(In thousands, except per share data)Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2005Net income........................................
        As reported
        $
        421Less:  Total stock-based compensationexpense, net of related tax effect
        
        
        (35)Pro forma
        $
        386Basic earnings per share...........................
        As reported
        $
        0.06Pro forma
        
        0.05Diluted earnings per share......................
        As reported
        $
        0.05Pro forma
        
        0.05

The Company estimated the fair value of its stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for all options granted prior to the expiration date of the Companys stock option plans in 2003.



The following table summarizes the stock option transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2006:




Shares
        
        Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
        
        Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
        
        Aggregate Intrinsic Value(In thousands)Outstanding at December 31, 2005
        1,246,346
        $
        4.20Granted
        -
        
        -Exercised
        (45,952)
        $
        2.34Forfeited/cancelled
        -
        
        -Outstanding at March 31, 2006
        1,200,394
        $
        4.27
        
        5.09
        $
        5,994Exercisable at March 31, 2006
        1,147,070
        $
        4.29
        
        4.96
        $
        5,698

The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding at March 31, 2006 is calculated as the difference between the market price of the Companys common stock at March 31, 2006 and the exercise price of the underlying options, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $252,000 determined as of the date of exercise.  Cash received from






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option exercises during the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $108,000.  At March 31, 2006, there was approximately $90,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.38 years.



A summary of the status of the Companys non-vested restricted stock awards at March 31, 2006, and changes during the three months ended March 31, 2006, is presented below:




Shares
        
        Weighted-
Average
Grant Date Fair ValueOutstanding at December 31, 2005
        237,983
        $
        4.35Granted
        -
        
        -Vested
        (90,255)
        $
        4.54Forfeited
        (2,250)
        $
        4.20Outstanding at March 31, 2006
        145,478
        $
        4.23

At March 31, 2006, there was approximately $194,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.24 years.  The total fair value of restricted stock awards vested during the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $689,000.




5.
        EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:




(In thousands, except share and per share data)
        Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2006
        
        March 31,
2005Net income (A)
        $
        754
        
        $
        421Weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding (B)
        
        8,154,596
        
        
        7,540,484Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants computed based on the treasury stock method using average market price
        
        578,252
        
        
        662,720Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding (C)
        
        8,732,848
        
        
        8,203,204Basic earnings per common share (A/B)
        $
        0.09
        
        $
        0.06Diluted earnings per common share (A/C)
        $
        0.09
        
        $
        0.05

Options and warrants to purchase 0 and 918 shares of common stock were outstanding during the first three months of 2006 and 2005, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares.








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6.  INCOME TAXES



At December 31, 2005, the Company had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) of approximately $23.0 million and $20.1 million, respectively, which are available to offset future taxable income.  The Company's federal and state NOLs expire in varying amounts each year from 2006 through 2023 in accordance with applicable federal and state tax regulations and the timing of when the NOLs were incurred.  For financial reporting purposes, a valuation allowance has been recorded to offset deferred tax assets that, more likely than not, will not be realized based on the Companys filing status in certain states.  Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code restricts the annual utilization of certain NOLs incurred prior to a change in ownership.  However, such limitation is not expected to impair the realization of these NOLs.  In the future, subsequent revisions to the
estimated net realizable value of these deferred tax assets could cause the provision for income taxes to vary significantly from period to period, although the Companys cash payments would remain unaffected until the benefit of the NOLs is completely utilized or expires unused.




7.
        CONTINGENCIES

Leases -The Company leases offices and facilities and office equipment under certain operating leases, which expire on various dates through March 2016.  Under the terms of the facility leases, a pro rata share of operating expenses and real estate taxes are charged as additional rent.



Legal- The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business activities, none of which, in the opinion of management, are expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.








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Item 2:MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



This Form 10-Q contains certain forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by such acts.  For this purpose, any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward looking statements, including the statements under Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations regarding our strategy, future operations, future expectations and future estimates, future financial position or results and future plans and objectives of management.  Those statements in this Form 10-Q containing the words believes, anticipates, plans, expects and similar expressions constitute forward looking statements, although not all forward looking
statements contain such identifying words.



The forward looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our Company and its businesses.  All such forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those risks identified in the next paragraph, many of which are beyond our control.  Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate.  Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by the forward looking statements included in this Form 10-Q.  In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward looking statements included in this Form 10-Q, you should not consider the inclusion of such information as a representation by us or anyone else that we will achieve such results.  Moreover, we assume no obligation to update these
forward looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in assumptions, expectations or projections.  In addition, our financial and performance outlook concerning future revenues, margins, earnings, earnings per share and other operating or performance results does not include the impact of any future acquisitions, future acquisition-related expenses or accruals, or any future restructuring or other charges that may occur from time to time due to management decisions and changing business circumstances and conditions.



The following is a bullet point listing of some of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q:





        increased competition, including price competition



        changes in demand for our services and products by our customers



        changes in general economic and business conditions, both nationally and internationally, which can influence the level of job growth and, in turn, the level of pre-employment drug screening activity



        technological or regulatory developments, evolving industry standards, that could affect or delay the sale of our products



        our ability to attract and retain experienced and qualified personnel








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
        risks and uncertainties with respect to our patents and proprietary rights, including:
        other companies challenging our patents
        patents issued to other companies that may harm our ability to do business
        other companies designing around technologies we have developed
        our inability to obtain appropriate licenses from third parties
        our inability to protect our trade secrets
        risk of infringement upon the proprietary rights of others
        our inability to prevent others from infringing on our proprietary rights



        our inability to obtain sufficient financing to continue to sustain or expand our operations



        adverse results in litigation matters

The above listing should not be construed as exhaustive; we cannot predict all the factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward looking statements.



Executive Overview



We are engaged primarily in distinct, but very much related, businesses, which for financial reporting purposes are divided into two reportable segments: Laboratory Services and Product Sales. For financial information relating to our segments, see Note 2 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.




Laboratory Services

Our Laboratory Services business segment includes the activities of our wholly-owned subsidiary, MEDTOX Laboratories, Inc.  MEDTOX Laboratories, Inc. principally engages in forensic toxicology (primarily laboratory testing for identification of drugs-of-abuse), providing these services to private and public companies, drug treatment counseling centers, occupational health clinics and hospitals, as well as third party administrators.



Our Specialty Laboratory Services operations consist of clinical toxicology, clinical testing for the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., central laboratory services, bioanalytical and pharmacokinetic testing), and analysis of heavy and trace metals.  We provide these services to hospitals, clinics, HMOs and small to mid-sized biotech and pharmaceutical companies and other laboratories.



Testing is conducted using methodologies that include various immunoassays, gas liquid chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry.



The Laboratory Services segment also includes New Brighton Business Center, LLC, a wholly-owned limited liability company formed for the sole purpose of acquiring the facilities in St. Paul, Minnesota, where our Laboratory Services segments administrative offices and laboratory operations are located.  These facilities include other commercial tenants that have individual leases with terms of up to ten years.








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Product Sales

Our Product Sales business segment consists of our wholly-owned subsidiary, MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc.  MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacturing and distribution of a variety of point-of-collection testing (POCT) diagnostic drug screening devices, such as our PROFILE®-II, PROFILE®-II A, PROFILE®-III, PROFILE-II ER®, VERDICT®-II, and SURE-SCREEN®products, in addition to a variety of agricultural testing products and other diagnostic tests for the detection of alcohol.  MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc. also provides contract manufacturing services, such
as coagulation market controls.  The operations of the Product Sales segment are located in Burlington, North Carolina, where we maintain the offices, research and development laboratories, production operations and warehouse/distribution facilities.



Key Trends Influencing Our Operating Results



Our management believes that there are several notable trends that are currently influencing, and are expected in the foreseeable future to continue to influence, our operating results.  These include:




Consolidation in the Laboratory Services, Drugs-of-Abuse Business

The laboratory services, drugs-of-abuse industry is consolidating, with the consolidation being driven by customers desires to minimize the number of laboratories they work with, the need for operating efficiencies in the form of critical mass (testing volumes), required investment levels and government regulation.  Given the competitive environment, we are increasingly seeking to differentiate ourselves through our technology and value-added services, such as data management, collection site management, training, and technical support and expertise.




Increased POCT Diagnostic Device Test Competition

We have experienced increased competition with respect to our POCT diagnostic tests from systems and products developed by others, many of whom compete solely on price.  As the number of firms marketing diagnostic tests has grown, we have experienced increased price competition for certain diagnostic testing devices, particularly in the probation, parole and rehabilitation market.



Our Strategy



We believe that the combined operations of our Laboratory Services business and on-site test kits manufactured by the Product Sales segment have created synergy in the marketing of comprehensive, on-site and laboratory testing programs to a common customer base.  Our management has positioned us to offer a full line of products and services for the substance abuse testing and occupational medicine marketplace, including on-site tests for the detection of substance of abuse drugs, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) certified laboratory testing (screening and confirmation), biological monitoring of occupational toxins, consultation, and logistics, data management and program management services.



Our strategy is to build market share by offering the highest quality products and services, delivered rapidly, priced competitively and supported by value-added services for customers.  These services include data management, collection site management, training, technical support and expertise, as well as policy review.  In the data management area, we have a new service-eChain®, the first multi-purpose electronic chain-of-custody






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system in the market.  In the first quarter of 2006, we installed eChain®in over 260 clinics and specimen collection sites and we anticipate it to be in use in more than 1,000 locations by the end of 2006.  Also in development is MEDTOXScan, an electronic reader for our devices for use in hospital laboratories and emergency rooms.  Production units of MEDTOXScan are currently expected to be available late in the second quarter of 2006.  POCT devices introduced in 2005, including SURE-SCREEN®, our lower detection POCT device targeted for the government and rehabilitation markets and our PROFILE®-III device, an integrated cup and testing device for sale to the workplace drug testing market, are gaining acceptance and have been increasing in sales month over




month.



We have committed to improve productivity and quality in our organization through LEAN and Six-Sigma processes. Our LEAN and Six-Sigma initiatives are designed to improve quality and productivity, cut costs and increase throughput.  While all key departments in the Laboratory Services and Product Sales segments have now been through initial LEAN processes, as an organization we recognize that LEAN is an ongoing philosophy, not a project to be finished.  LEAN is a highly disciplined process that helps us focus on reducing waste and eliminating unnecessary steps in our business processes.  Our Six-Sigma initiatives address quality and variability in processes.



Critical Accounting Policies



We have identified the policies outlined below as critical to understanding our business and results of operations. The listing is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, with no need for management's judgment in their application.  The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations where such policies affect reported and expected financial results.  For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 1 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 15 on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.   Note
that the preparation of the interim, unaudited financial statements included in this Form 10-Q requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.



Our critical accounting policies are as follows:



Accounts Receivable:

We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit limits based upon payment history and the customers' current creditworthiness, as determined by managements review of their current credit information.  We continuously monitor collections and payments from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have been identified.  While such credit losses have generally been within our historical expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that have occurred in the past.  Our consolidated trade accounts receivable balance at March 31, 2006 was $10.7 million, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.3 million.








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Revenue Recognition:

Some of our Laboratory Services revenues for certain types of tests are billed to third-party payors including insurance companies, state Medicaid and Medicare agencies.  These payors pay for such services at established amounts, which are typically lower than gross amounts billed by us.  However, the tests are sometimes billed directly to patients or other parties and paid at the gross amount billed for these tests.  In addition, billings for the tests are occasionally re-billed to alternative payors in situations where incorrect billing information was submitted to us by the customer.  We estimate a discount on the billings for these tests, and recognize revenues and related accounts receivable at a net amount, after discount, in order to state revenues and accounts receivable at the amount expected to be paid. While we believe that estimated discounts and the related net revenues and net accounts
receivable from these testing services are materially correct, there can be differences in amounts ultimately paid compared to estimated amounts.  These differences are recorded upon payment and may affect previously recorded amounts.  We consider contracted rates with payors and historical discounts when estimating future discounts on a monthly basis.



Product sales are recognized upon delivery, net of estimated allowances for returns.



Off-Site Supplies Inventory:

Off-site supplies represent collection kits and forms located at collections sites throughout the United States used by Laboratory Services customers to submit specimens for testing services.  At March 31, 2006, off-site inventory was $1.0 million.  The process for valuing off-site inventory involves making significant assumptions regarding the average time that a collection site uses the inventory, as well as the amount of inventory expected to be scrapped.



Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:

In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are instead reviewed for impairment at least annually and between annual test dates in certain circumstances.  We perform our annual impairment test for goodwill and other intangible assets in the fourth quarter of each year.  In assessing the recoverability of goodwill and other intangible assets, projections regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors are made to determine the fair value of the respective assets.  If these estimates or related projections change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets in future periods.



Accounting for Income Taxes:

As part of the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes.  These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities.  We must then assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and tax planning strategies, and to the extent management believes that recovery is not likely, we must establish a valuation allowance.  To the extent we increase or decrease the valuation allowance in a period, we must include an expense or benefit within the tax provision in the consolidated statement of operations.



Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets.  Our deferred tax assets






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primarily consist of certain net operating losses (NOLs) carried forward.  At December 31, 2005, we had a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets of approximately $54,000, which represents the portion of certain state NOL carryforwards that will more likely than not expire unused in future years.  The valuation allowance is based on managements estimate of future taxable income and the period over which NOLs will be recoverable.  In the future, subsequent revisions to the estimated net realizable value of these deferred tax assets could cause the provision for income taxes to vary significantly from period-to-period, although our cash payments would remain unaffected until the benefit of the NOLs is completely utilized or expires unused.



Results of Operations



In evaluating our financial performance, our management has primarily focused on three objectives: maximizing operating income, increasing our cash flows and strengthening our balance sheet.  The first of these objectives is discussed in this section.  The other two are addressed under Liquidity and Capital Resources.



To maximize our operating income, we have sought revenue growth, improved gross margins and reduced selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense as a percentage of revenues.  As discussed below, during the first quarter of 2006 we were able to achieve solid revenue growth and improved gross margins.



Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2005



Revenues


Three Months Ended
        
        Quarter-over-QuarterMarch 31, 2006
        % of Revenues
        March 31, 2005
        % of Revenues
        
        $ Change
        % ChangeRevenues:Laboratory Services
        $   12,402
        75.9%
        $     11,148
        75.9%
        
        $  1,254
        11%Product Sales
        3,948
        24.1%
        3,541
        24.1%
        
        407
        11%$   16,350
        100.0%
        $     14,689
        100.0%
        
        $  1,661
        11%

Our Laboratory Services segment includes revenues from workplace drugs-of-abuse testing and revenues from Specialty Laboratory Services.  Our revenues from workplace drugs-of-abuse testing grew 9% in the first quarter of 2006 due to an increase in sample volume, partially offset by a slight decrease in the average price per testing specimen.  Pricing for our workplace drugs-of-abuse testing services tends to be stable overall; however, the average price per testing specimen can vary slightly from quarter-to-quarter.  Test price can vary by client based on the amount of confirmation testing and transportation charges associated with the clients workplace drugs-of-abuse samples.  Our increased sample volume was from both new and existing customers across a broad customer base and resulted from the execution of our business strategy.  During the first quarter of 2006, we installed eChain®in over 260 clinics and specimen collection sites.   eChain®is our web-based client electronic chain-of-custody and donor tracking system, capable of delivering enhanced electronic results reporting, as well as sample and donor tracking.  We anticipate that eChain®will be in use in more than 1,000 locations by the end of 2006.






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Revenues from our Specialty Laboratory Services increased 16% to $4.4 million in the first quarter of 2006 due to strong growth in our clinical trial services business.While we continue to add new clients in clinical trial services, we are also experiencing significant repeat business from existing clients.  Revenues from these services can fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter depending on the actual timing of clinical trials.



In the Product Sales segment, sales of POCT products, which consists of the PROFILE®-II, PROFILE-II ER®, PROFILE®-II A, PROFILE®-III, VERDICT®-II and SURE-SCREEN®on-site test kits and other ancillary products for the detection of abused substances, increased 10% to $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2006.  This growth primarily reflected strong sales of PROFILE®-II A and PROFILE-II ER®products.  Products introduced last year, including SURE-SCREEN®, our lower detection level device targeted for the government and rehabilitation markets and our  PROFILE®-III device, an integrated cup and testing device for sale to the workplace drug testing market, are gaining acceptance and have been increasing in sales month over month.  We will also be introducing our MEDTOXScan reader for use with the PROFILE-II ER®device in the hospital market.  Production units of MEDTOXScan are currently expected to be available late in the second quarter of 2006.  Overall, pricing for our POCT devices was stable quarter-over-quarter.



Sales of contract manufacturing services and associated products increased 20% to $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2006 and were impacted by the timing of the placement of orders from our two existing clients for these services.



Gross Profit




Three Months Ended
        
        Quarter-over-QuarterMarch 31, 2006
        % of Revenues
        March 31, 2005
        % of Revenues
        
        $ Change
        %
ChangeCost of Revenues:Cost of Services
        $    7,634
        61.6%*
        $    7,225
        64.8%*
        
        $     409
        6%Cost of Sales
        1,572
        39.8%**
        1,506
        42.5%**
        
        66
        4%$    9,206
        56.3%
        $    8,731
        59.4%
        
        $     475
        5%


*
        Cost of services as a percentage of Laboratory Services revenues**
        Cost of sales as a percentage of Product Sales revenues

Consolidated gross margin increased to 43.7% of revenues in the first quarter of 2006, compared to 40.6% of revenues for the same period in 2005.  The increase was driven by improvement in both Laboratory Services and Product Sales gross margins.



Laboratory Services gross margin was 38.4% in the first quarter of 2006, up from 35.2% in the first quarter of 2005.  The margin improvement was attributable to increased revenues from additional testing volume through our existing infrastructure.



Gross margin from Product Sales increased to 60.2% in the first quarter of 2006, up from 57.5% in the same period of 2005.  In the first quarter of 2005, margins were impacted by costs associated with the transition to the new improved product format for our PROFILE®-II product line.






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Operating Expenses




Three Months Ended
        
        Quarter-over-QuarterMarch 31, 2006
        % of Revenues
        March 31, 2005
        % of Revenues
        
        $ Change
        % ChangeOperating Expenses:Selling, general and
administrative
        $   5,134
        31.4%
        $    4,348
        29.6%
        
        $    786
        18%Research and
development
        460
        2.8%
        598
        4.1%
        
        (138)
        (23)%$   5,594
        34.2%
        $    4,946
        33.7%
        
        $    648
        13%

Operating expenses increased in the first quarter of 2006 and reflected our continued increased investment in information technology and increased incentive-based compensation.



Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $5.1 million, or 31.4% of revenues in the first quarter of 2006, compared to $4.3 million, or 29.6% in the first quarter of 2005.  The increase in spending was primarily associated with higher performance-based compensation such as executive deferred compensation expense based on our financial performance, as well as increased spending in information technology.



Research and Development Expenses.  Research and development expenses decreased $0.1 million, or 23%, to $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2006.  Our increased spending in the first quarter of 2005 was related to significant development projects in our Product Sales segment, including our MEDTOXScan electronic reader and our new improved PROFILE®-II product format.



Other Expense



Other income and expense consists primarily of interest expense and the net expenses associated with our building rental activities.  These expenses were $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2006, a decrease of 3% compared to the first quarter of 2005.  The slight decline was primarily due to lower interest expense, reflecting a reduction in average debt levels, partially offset by reduced net operating results from our building rental activities.



Income Taxes



We recorded a tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 based upon an effective tax rate of 38.6% and 38.0%, respectively.  At March 31, 2006, we had a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets of approximately $54,000, which represents the portion of certain state net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards that will more likely than not expire unused in future years.  Should operating results in 2006 and future years differ from expectations, the valuation allowance against the NOL carryforwards and the related deferred tax asset may require adjustment in future periods.








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Liquidity and Capital Resources



Our working capital requirements have been funded primarily by various combinations of profitable operations, cash received from debt financing, and the sale of equity securities.  Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2006 were $0.7 million, compared to $1.3 million at December 31, 2005.



Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to $0.4 million for the same period of 2005.



Net cash used in investing activities, consisting primarily of capital expenditures, was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to $0.7 million for the same period of 2005. These expenditures consisted of equipment purchased and costs incurred to continue to improve efficiencies and reduce operating costs within our Laboratory Services and Product Sales businesses.



Net cash used in financing activities was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $0.6 million in the prior year period.



On March 16, 2006, we entered into a Term Note (the Note) with the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the Bank) to refinance, on March 31, 2006, a portion of the outstanding balance of $5.4 million on our mortgage loan with Principal Life Insurance Company (Principal).  We financed the March 2001 purchase of the building complex, where our Laboratory Services segment and other commercial tenants are located, with the mortgage loan from Principal.  The mortgage loan had a term of ten years and was being repaid based on a 20 year amortization schedule at a fixed interest rate of 7.23% for the first five years.  In accordance with the provisions of the mortgage loan, Principal had the option to adjust the interest rate, effective March 1, 2006, or to call the loan due on March 31, 2006.  We elected not to accept the interest rate adjustment and refinanced $3.4 million with the Bank over a five year
term in monthly installments of approximately $56,000 plus interest, commencing May 1, 2006.  Interest will be calculated at either (i) a variable rate of 0.5% below the prime rate or (ii) a fixed rate of 1.9% above LIBOR in effect on the first day of the applicable fixed rate term.  We paid the remaining outstanding mortgage loan balance of approximately $2.0 million using approximately $1.8 million of our Line of Credit and $0.2 million of cash.



We are party to a credit security agreement (the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement) with the Bank. The Wells Fargo Credit Agreement, as amended, consists of:



(i) a revolving line of credit (Line of Credit), payable on demand, of up to $8.0 million bearing interest at either a fluctuating rate of 0.5% below the Banks prime rate or at a fixed rate of 1.9% above LIBOR, as defined and calculated by the Bank, in effect on the first day of the applicable fixed rate term; and



(ii) a note or notes aggregating up to $2.0 million (loan limit) for the purchase of capital equipment bearing interest at either a rate of 0.25% below the Banks prime rate or at a fixed rate for a period of one, two, three or four years at a rate of 2.25% in excess of the then current yield on U.S. Treasury Securities, adjusted to a constant maturity equal to such fixed rate period.



Subject to certain conditions, the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement also provides for the issuance of letters of credit which, if drawn upon, would be deemed advances under the Line of Credit.  We are required to pay a fee






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equal to 0.125% per annum on the average daily unused amount of the Line of Credit.  We have granted the Bank a first priority security interest in all of the Companys accounts receivable, other rights to payment, general intangibles, inventory and equipment to secure all indebtedness of the Company to the Bank.



Extensions of credit under the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement are subject to certain conditions.  The Wells Fargo Agreement also requires us to comply with certain financial covenants, including maintaining, on a consolidated basis:





        A Current Ratio not less than 1.3 to 1.0 at any time, with Current Ratio defined as total current assets divided by total current liabilities.



        Tangible Net Worth not less than $22,500,000 at any time, with Tangible Net Worth defined as the aggregate of total stockholders equity plus subordinated debt less any intangible assets.



        Total Liabilities divided by Tangible Net Worth not greater than 1.75 to 1.0 at any time, with Total Liabilities defined as the aggregate of current liabilities and non-current liabilities less subordinated debt, and with Tangible Net Worth as defined above.



        A Debt Service Coverage Ratio not less than 1.5 to 1.0 as of each fiscal quarter end, determined on a rolling four-quarter basis, with Debt Service Coverage Ratio defined as the aggregate of net income before non-cash tax expense plus depreciation expense and amortization expense, divided by the aggregate of the current maturity of long-term debt for the previous four fiscal quarters plus current capital lease obligations for the previous four fiscal quarters.

We are relying on expected positive cash flows from operations and our Line of Credit to fund our future working capital and asset purchases.  At March 31, 2006, we had total borrowing capacity of $8.0 million on our line of credit, of which $1.8 million was borrowed, leaving a net availability of $6.2 million.



In the short term, we believe that the aforementioned resources will be sufficient to fund our planned operations through 2006.  While there can be no assurance that the available capital will be sufficient to fund our future operations beyond 2006, we believe that future profitable operations, as well as access to additional capital through debt or equity financings, will be the primary means for funding our operations for the long term.



We continue to follow a plan which includes (i) aggressively monitoring and controlling costs, (ii) increasing revenues from sales of the our existing products and services (iii) developing new products and services, as well as (iv) selectively pursuing synergistic acquisitions to increase our critical mass.  However, there can be no assurance that costs can be controlled, revenues can be increased, financing may be obtained, acquisitions successfully consummated, or that we will be profitable.








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Disclosures about Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments



The following table aggregates all contractual commitments and commercial obligations that affect the Companys financial condition and liquidity position as of March 31, 2006:




Payments Due by Period(In thousands)
        Total
        
        Less than 1 year
        
        1-3 years
        
        4-5 years
        
        More than 5 yearsLong-term debt (1)
        $   4,770
        
        $     1,368
        
        $     2,638
        
        $           764
        
        $                    -Capital lease obligations (1)
        29
        
        15
        
        14
        
        -
        
        -Operating leases
        4,541
        
        711
        
        1,485
        
        802
        
        1,543Total contractual obligations
        $   9,340
        
        $     2,094
        
        $     4,137
        
        $      1,566
        
        $     1,543


(1)
        Amounts include interest payments based upon contractual or prevailing interest rates.

Off-Balance Sheet Transactions



The Company does not maintain any off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or others that are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on the Companys financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.



Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices



The impact of inflation and changing prices on the Company has been primarily limited to salary, laboratory and operating supplies and rent increases and has historically not been material to the Companys operations.  In the future, the Company may not be able to increase the prices of laboratory testing by an amount sufficient to cover the cost of inflation, although the Company is responding to these concerns by refocusing the laboratory operations towards higher margin testing (including clinical and pharmaceutical trials) as well as emphasizing the marketing, sales and operations of the Product Sales business.



Seasonality



The Company believes that the laboratory testing business is subject to seasonal fluctuations in pre-employment screening.  These seasonal fluctuations include reduced volume in the summer months, year-end holiday periods, and other major holidays.  In addition, inclement weather may have a negative impact on volume thereby reducing net revenues and cash flows.








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Impact of New Accounting Standards



In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3.  SFAS No. 154 requires retrospective application to prior periods financial statements for changes in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change.  SFAS No. 154 also requires that retrospective application of a change in accounting principle be limited to the direct effects of the change.  Indirect effects of a change in accounting principle, such as a change in non-discretionary profit-sharing payments resulting from an accounting change, should be recognized in the period of the accounting change.  SFAS No. 154 also requires that a change in depreciation, amortization,
or depletion method for long-lived, non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle.  The adoption of SFAS No. 154 on January 1, 2006 did not have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.



In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123(R)).  SFAS 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized as compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values.  That expense will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).  We adopted SFAS 123(R) effective beginning January 1, 2006 using the modified prospective application method.  Under this method, SFAS 123(R) applies to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased or cancelled after the effective date.  The impact of adopting SFAS 123(R) for the three months ended March 31, 2006, was an increase of approximately $30,000 to selling, general and
administrative expenses








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Item 3:QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.



There have been no material changes in our market risk during the quarter ended March 31, 2006.  For additional information refer to Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.



Item 4:CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.



Evaluation of Disclosure Controls Procedures



As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act).  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information that is required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities Exchange Commissions rules and forms.



Changes in Internal Controls



There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.










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PART II
        OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1
        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
        Inapplicable

ITEM 1ARISK FACTORS.There have been no material changes to our risk factors during the quarter ended March 31, 2006.  For additional information refer to Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.




ITEM 2
        UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities




Period
        
        Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)
        
        Average Price Paid per Share (b)
        
        Total Number of Shares Purchased as part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
        
        Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or ProgramsJanuary  1 - 31
        
        24,789
        
        -
        
        -
        
        -February 1 - 28
        
        -
        
        -
        
        -
        
        -March 1 - 31
        
        -
        
        -
        
        -
        
        -Total
        
        24,789

(a)  Represents shares withheld from employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations that arose upon the vesting of restricted stock.



(b)  No cash was paid by the Company as shares were withheld from employees and surrendered upon the vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations.




ITEM 3
        DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.  Inapplicable


ITEM 4
        SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.Inapplicable




ITEM 5
        OTHER INFORMATION.  Inapplicable


ITEM 6
        EXHIBITS.  See Exhibit Index on page following signature page












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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.




Signature
        Title
        Date/s/ Richard J. Braun
        President, Chief Executive Officer, and
        April 27, 2006Richard J. Braun
        Chairman of the Board of Directors (Principal Executive Officer)/s/ Kevin J. Wiersma
        Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
        April 27, 2006Kevin J. Wiersma
        (Principal Financial Officer)/s/ Angela M. Lacis
        Controller
        April 27, 2006Angela M. Lacis
        (Principal Accounting Officer)












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EXHIBIT INDEX

MEDTOX SCIENTIFIC, INC.

FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2006




ExhibitNumber
        Description


3.1
        Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2005).


3.2
        Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.2 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2005).


3.3
        Amended Certificate of Designations of Preferred Stock (Series A Convertible Preferred Stock) of the Registrant, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on January 29, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 filed with the Registrants report on Form 8-K dated January 30, 1996).


4.1
        Rights Agreement dated September 18, 1998 between the Registrant and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated September 21, 1998).


10.1
        Second Amendment dated December 31, 1986 to Exclusive License Agreement amending and restating exclusive license granted by the Registrant to Disease Detection International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 filed with the Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated August 26, 1987, Commission File No. 33-15543).


10.2
        Registrants Amended and Restated Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 filed with the Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-8 dated November 11, 1993, Commission File No. 33-71596).


10.3
        Agreement regarding rights to MEDTOX name dated as of January 30, 1996 between the Registrant and Harry G. McCoy.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.)**


10.4
        Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2000 between the Registrant and Harry G. McCoy.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.)**


10.5
        Registrants Restated Equity Compensation Plan dated May 10, 2000.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.46 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.)**


10.6
        Form of Severance Agreement between the Registrant and James B. Lockhart, James A. Schoonover, B. Mitchell Owens, and Kevin J. Wiersma. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.47 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000).**


10.7
        Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 27, 2000 by and between the Registrant and NMRO, Inc.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.48 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000).






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10.8
        Registration Rights Agreement dated July 31, 2000 among the Registrant, certain investors, and Miller, Johnson, & Kuehn, Inc. (MJK).  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.50 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000).**


10.9
        Purchase and Sale Agreement dated December 29, 2000 by and between MEDTOX Laboratories, Inc. and PHL-OPCO, LP.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.52 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000).


10.10
        Mortgage and Security Agreement dated March 16, 2001 by and between New Brighton Business Center LLC and Principal Life Insurance Company.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.53 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000).


10.11
        Secured Promissory Note dated March 16, 2001 by and between New Brighton Business Center LLC and Principal Life Insurance Company.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.54 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000).


10.12
        Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2003, between the Registrant and Richard J. Braun. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.59 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002).**


10.13
        Amended and Restated Nova Building Lease dated November 1, 2003 by and between Powell Enterprises and MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.23 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003).


10.14
        Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 1, 2003 by and between MEDTOX Laboratories, Inc. and CoxHealth. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.26 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003).


10.15
        Registrants Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated December 21, 2004.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.2 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated December 22, 2004).**


10.16
        Registrants Long-Term Incentive Plan as Amended dated July 27, 2005.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated July 28, 2005).**


10.17
        Credit Agreement between MEDTOX Scientific, Inc., MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc., and MEDTOX, Laboratories Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank dated December 1, 2005.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005).


10.18
        Revolving Line of Credit Note between MEDTOX Scientific, Inc., MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc., and MEDTOX, Laboratories Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank dated December 1, 2005.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.2 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005).








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10.19
        Security Agreement:  Equipment between MEDTOX Scientific, Inc., MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc., and MEDTOX, Laboratories Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank dated December 1, 2005.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.3 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005).


10.20
        Continuing Security Agreement:  Rights to Payment and Inventory between MEDTOX Scientific, Inc., MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc., and MEDTOX, Laboratories Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank dated December 1, 2005.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.4 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005).


10.21
        Term Note between MEDTOX Scientific, Inc., MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc., and MEDTOX, Laboratories Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank dated December 1, 2005.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.5 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005).


10.22
        Agreement and Acknowledgment of Security Interest between Wells Fargo Bank, MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc., and Powell Enterprises, Inc. dated December 1, 2005.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.6 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2005).


10.23
        Term Note between MEDTOX Scientific, Inc., MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc., and MEDTOX, Laboratories Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank dated March 16, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.23 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2005).


10.24
        Continuing Guaranty between New Brighton Business Center, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank dated March 16, 2006.  (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.24 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2005).


10.25
        First Amendment to Credit Agreement between MEDTOX Scientific, Inc., MEDTOX Diagnostics, Inc., and MEDTOX, Laboratories Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank dated March 16, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.25 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2005).


10.26
        Negative Pledge Agreement between New Brighton Business Center, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank dated March 16, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.26 filed with the Registrants Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 2005).


31.1
        Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*


31.2
        Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*


32.1
        Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*


32.2
        Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*


*
        Filed herewith**
        Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement








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