Postmortem Toxicology

Forensic Testing Services
 

Postmortem Toxicology

Forensic Testing Services
 

Ascertain Forensics’ postmortem services allow you to better manage cases and provide answers with tests for over 1,000 drugs and metabolites.
 

Ascertain Forensics is committed to providing customers with timely results, customized solutions and outstanding service, all while abiding by the highest standards in forensic toxicology analysis. We understand the widespread toxicology issues that impact the workloads of coroners and medical examiners. We will provide your agency with the complex interpretation and consultation support required for postmortem testing scenarios, along with accessible customer service.

About Us

Benefits

  • Screening and confirmation of over 1,000 drugs and/or drug metabolites
  • Fentanyl and Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) drug test options
  • Fully validated analytical methods using the latest technology
  • Comprehensive, electronic, easy-to-read results 
  • ANAB® ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited
  • California Title 17 recognized forensic laboratory 
  • ABFT-accredited laboratory
  • Screening and confirmation of over 1,000 drugs and/or drug metabolites
  • Fentanyl and Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) drug test options 
  • Fully validated analytical methods using the latest technology
  • Comprehensive, electronic, easy-to-read results 
  • ANAB® ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited
  • California Title 17 recognized forensic laboratory 
  • ABFT-accredited laboratory

Drug Test Panels

The flexible test panel selection at Ascertain Forensics provides ideal options for a range of testing needs. 
Explore our Blood Toxicology Panels in the Side by Side Comparison PDF for more information.

Ascertain Forensics offers the following postmortem toxicology services.



Alcohol Panel DUI

Available in blood, urine or tissue.

Panel codes F2008 and FP851

We offer a standard alcohol panel or our California Title 17 Alcohol panel (for CA agencies).

Specific Drug Classes

Ethyl alcohol

Drugs of Abuse Panel

Available in blood, urine or tissue.

Panel code FP777

This panel covers most commonly abused illicit drugs.

Specific Drug Classes

Amphetamine/Methamphetamine, Cocaine & metabolite, Codeine, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Marijuana, Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 6-Monoacetylmorphine, Opiates and Phencyclidine

Routine Panel + Volatiles

Available in blood or urine.

Panel code FP444

Also referred as our Basic Coroner Drug Panel, this is our basic panel that is used for postmortem cases.

Specific Drug Classes

Amphetamines/Methamphetamine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Buprenorphine, Carisoprodol/Meprobamate, Cocaine, Fentanyl/Norfentanyl, Marijuana, Methadone, Opiates, Oxycodone/Oxymorphone, Phencyclidine, Tramadol and Zolpidem

Also includes volatiles (Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropanol, Methanol)

Expanded Panel

Available in blood, urine or tissue.

Panel code FP222

Provides forensic analysis of illicit and prescription drugs, including expanded opiates and opioids.

Specific Drug Classes

Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Buprenorphine, Carisoprodol/Meprobamate, Cocaine, Fentanyl/Norfentanyl, Marijuana, Methadone, Opiates/Opioids, Oxycodone/Oxymorphone, Phencyclidine Tramadol, Zolpidem, anticonvulsants (Gabapentin), antidepressants, antihistamines, antihypertensives, antipsychotics, antitussives, anxiolytics, cardiac drugs, dissociative anesthetics, hallucinogens, muscle relaxants, narcotic analgesics, sedatives/hypnotics, stimulants and tricyclic antidepressants

Also includes volatiles (Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropanol, Methanol)

Premium Panel

Available in blood, urine or tissue.

Panel code FP333

Provides forensic analysis of illicit and prescription drugs, including expanded opiates, opioids, fentanyl analogs, hallucinogenic drugs and novel psychoactive substances (NPS), along with antidepressants and antipsychotics.

Specific Drug Classes

Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Buprenorphine, Carisoprodol/Meprobamate, Cocaine, Fentanyl/Norfentanyl, Marijuana, Methadone, Opiates/Opioids, Oxycodone/Oxymorphone, Phencyclidine, Tramadol, Zolpidem, anticonvulsants (Gabapentin), antidepressants, antihistamines, antihypertensives, antipsychotics, antitussives, anxiolytics, cardiac drugs, dissociative anesthetics, hallucinogens, muscle relaxants, narcotic analgesics, sedatives/hypnotics, stimulants and tricyclic antidepressants

Also includes volatiles (Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropanol, Methanol)

Premium Panel + Fentalogs

Available in blood or urine.

Panel code FP008

Provides forensic analysis of opioids and fentalogs, which includes U-drugs and nitazenes.

Specific Drug Classes

Opioids and fentalogs

Volatiles Panel

Available in blood, urine liquid or other biological matrices.

Panel code FP852

Provides forensic volatiles analysis including ethanol, methanol, isopropanol and acetone.

Specific Drug Classes

Ethyl Alcohol, Acetone, Isopropanol, Methanol

Vitreous Panel

Available in vitreous matrix.

Panel code FP759X

Provides forensic vitreous fluid analysis including electrolytes, urea nitrogen, creatinine and glucose.

Specific Drug Classes

Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Glucose, Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine

Carboxyhemoglobin / Carbon Monoxide

Available in blood or tissue.

Panel Code FP760

Provides forensic analysis of Carboxyhemoglobin/Carbon Monoxide.

Specific Drug Classes

Carboxyhemoglobin/Carbon Monoxide

ToxPath

Ascertain offers clients access to a service called ToxPath, which allows a routine panel to be completed as an expanded panel without resubmission of a case or the sending of additional specimen. This call-back feature is easy to activate and can be requested on any case by sending a request to our testing queue. Both postmortem and human performance routine panels have ToxPath options. Please call 866.548.0887 or contact us below to request this service.

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