Answers from the Lab

Loralie Langman, Ph.D., describes the forensic situations when chain of custody testing might be needed. Chain of custody refers to a process used for toxicology testing when the results might have legal implications for the individual tested. Mayo Clinic Laboratories offers a full range of clinical and forensic toxicology testing.

Show Notes

(0:32)
 Will you tell us a bit about yourself and your background?
 
(01:35)
 Can you help us understand what type of tests you perform in your laboratory and how the results can be used to support patient care?
 
(02:18)
 When is it important to consider urine drug testing, and what is our recommended approach?
 
(03:59)
 Could you help us understand more about forensic toxicology and when to consider testing?
 
(04:46)
 Is chain of custody testing recommended for only a small number of patients?
 
(04:58)
 What other tests are available, and where can people learn which testing to order? 

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