The report incorporates both the results of the screening tests and the established cutoff levels for the particular drug classes screened. It also allows the agency to turn the report into a request to confirm the presumptive findings. The Toxicology Program is geared to assure that analytical results are provided well before the trial date. Non-violent Felony Toxicology Testing of biological samples from 11550 Health and Safety Code violators is also provided on a fee for service basis. This service can be provided with relatively quick turn around of the results, due to its limited nature.
Drug screening is available, for a six-drug panel .
If the agency has contracted for a confirmed analytical result, it is limited to the drugs in the panel chosen and a final report will be issued within ten working days. Recognizing the diversity of activities of our client agencies, it is anticipated that some non-driving cases of an unusual nature, extraordinary significance or sensitivity warrant processing by the Toxicology laboratory. Due to the limited staffing of the unit, non-driving cases are generally discouraged. However, the Bureau of Forensic Services recognizes its obligation to aid in these investigations. The intent of this service is to offer analysis of samples submitted from suspects of violent crimes and not deceased victims.