Toxicology laboratories
Toxicological analyses can play an important part in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of poisoning and in the monitoring of drug therapy and abuse. The Medical Toxicology Laboratory has taken a leading role in these investigations since its inception in 1967.
The Laboratory primarily supports services for
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The clinical diagnosis and management of acute or chronic poisoning, and occupational or environmental exposure to chemicals
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Monitoring drug therapy and
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The treatment of drug and substance abuse.
The laboratory also provides services for pharmaceutical companies and coroners.
To enquire about available services please use the following contact numbers:
Clinical & Forensic Toxicology: 020 7188 8686 or 8690
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (anticonvulsants): 020 7188 8689
Urinary Drugs of Abuse Screening: 020 7188 1243
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (assay development): 0207 7188 8460.