Forensic Toxicology

ToxicologyA science that deals with poisons and their effect

and with the problems involved

Forensic ToxicologyThe use of toxicology as well as other related fields such

as pharmacology and clinical chemistry to aid in the evaluation of death, poisoning, or drug use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in toxicology for a job

• Master’s Degree to advance• Ph. D to be the boss at any

laboratory

A Typical Assignment• Vickie Watts, Forensic Toxicologist for SOFT• Drug testing• DUID (Driving Under the Influence of

Drugs/Alcohol)• Blood, Urine, and other samples brought back

to the lab

Evidence

• UrineBLOOD

HAIR

SALIVA

Examination Methods

Gas Chromatography

Reinsch Test

Spectrometry

Spot Test

Toxicology Cases

• Mass Church Poisoning

• Charles Frances Hall