Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Texas
STATE
Texas Department of Public Safety Abilene Laboratory, (915) 795-4040, 2720 Industrial Blvd, Abilene, TX 79605
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012Six-month extension 11/21/12
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07
Texas Department of Public Safety Amarillo Laboratory, (806) 468-1430, 4200 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, TX 79109
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07
Texas Department of Public Safety Austin Laboratory, (512)424-2105, 5800 N. Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78752
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 8/19/03 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Texas Department of Public Safety Capitol Area Regional Laboratory, (512) 424-2997, 812 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX 78702
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
5/15/2017 - 12/31/2020Granted provisional FSC accreditation 5/15/17 for a period of one year or until thedate ASCLD/LAB d/b/a ANAB grants full accreditation.
Full accreditation granted 8/11/2017.1 1 1 1 11 1 5/15/17 Current 5/15/17
Texas Department of Public Safety Corpus Christi Laboratory, (361) 698-5641, 1922 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/1/12
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 12/2/07
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Texas Department of Public Safety El Paso Laboratory, (915) 849-4120, 11612 Scott Simpson Dr., El Paso, TX 79936
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
Texas Department of Public Safety Garland Laboratory, (214) 861-2190, 402 West IH 30, Garland, TX 75043
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
Texas Department of Public Safety Houston Laboratory, (281) 517-1380, 12230 West Road, Bldg C, Houston, TX 77065-4523
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Texas Department of Public Safety Laredo Laboratory, 956-728-2245, 1901 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78043-9771
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020Full accreditation granted for Biology/DNA without limitations, beginning1/24/2017.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017Full accreditation granted for Biology/DNA *limited to Body Fluid Identificationonly on 3/25/2016. Provisional accreditation granted for Biology/DNA *nolimitations on 11/11/2016. Provisional accreditation granted for Biology/DNA -*Body Fluid Identification only 12/22/15 (superseded by full accreditation granted3/25/16).
1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Laboratory, (806) 740-8900, 1404 Lubbock Business Park Boulevard, Ste. 200, Lubbock, TX 79403
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017Trace Evidence voluntarily removed from scope effective 1/5/2017.
1 1 1 1 11 1 12/2/12 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.
1 1 1 1 11 1 12/2/07 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
Texas Department of Public Safety Midland Laboratory, (432)498-2190, 2405 South Loop 250W, Midland, TX 79704
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
ASCLD/LABLegacy
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
Texas Department of Public Safety Tyler Laboratory, (903) 939-6021, 4700 University, Tyler, TX 75707
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017Note under BIO/DNA:Only accredited in Body Fluid Identification.
1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Texas Department of Public Safety Waco Laboratory, (254) 759-7180, 1617 East Crest Drive, Waco, TX 76705
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
Texas Department of Public Safety Weslaco Laboratory, (956) 565-7250, 2525 North International Boulevard, Weslaco, TX 78599
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2012 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/22/13 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/2/2007 - 12/1/2012As of 11/21/12 received a six-month extension.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/08 Superseded 12/2/12 NAB
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/16/2002 - 2/15/2007Received a 6 month extensionof accreditation fromASCLD/LAB. As of letterreceived from ASCLD/LABbefore 9/14/07, accreditationhas been extended to February'08.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/16/02 Superseded 12/2/07 NAB
Texas DPS CODIS Administration, (512) 424-2105, 5800 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78752
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/24/2017 - 12/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/23/2015 - 12/1/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 6/23/15 Superseded
Texas State Fire Marshal's Office Forensic Arson Laboratory, (512) 305-7970, 7915 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754-3803
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
10/2/2015 - 10/1/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/2/15 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
10/12/2010 - 10/11/2015Note under all Accreditations:Trace evidence limited to Fire Debris.
1 1 1 1 11 1 11/15/10 Superseded 10/2/15
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/17/2006 - 2/16/2011 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/6/06 Superseded 10/12/10
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/17/2001 - 2/16/2006 1 1 1 1 11 1 8/19/03 Superseded 2/17/06
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Tx Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement Forensic Lab, 507 Staples Road, San Marcos, TX 78666
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/12/2016 - 4/30/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/12/16 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/1/2011 - 1/31/2016Lab limited to non human DNA and fatty acid analysis.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/9/11 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
9/30/2006 - 9/29/2011 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/23/06 Superseded 2/1/11
DPS 6/26/2006 - 6/26/2007Actual Accreditation Source is DPS
1 1 1 1 11 1 6/26/06 Withdrawn 9/30/06
University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, (817) 735-5014, 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ANAB 12/6/2014 - 12/6/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/8/14 Current 10/8/14
FQS (ANAB)Intl
12/6/2010 - 12/6/2014 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/3/11 Superseded 1/3/11
FQS (ANAB)Intl
1/16/2009 - 12/31/2010 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/2/09 Superseded 12/6/10
FQS (ANAB)Intl
11/1/2006 - 11/1/2008Extension
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/9/07 Superseded 1/16/09
NFSTC 11/1/2004 - 11/1/2006Certificate withdrawn by Accrediting Body 11/1/2006. Replaced by NAB.
1 1 1 1 11 1 11/1/04 Withdrawn 11/1/06 Accrediting Body
NFSTC 10/1/2003 - 10/1/2004Certificate withdrawn by Accrediting Body 10/1/2014. Replaced by NAB.
1 1 1 1 11 1 10/1/03 Withdrawn 9/26/03 Accrediting Body
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
COUNTY
Bexar Co. Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, 7337 Louis Pasteur, San Antonio, TX 78729-4565
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ABFT 11/1/2017 - 10/31/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 11/1/17 Current 11/1/17
ABFT 11/1/2015 - 11/30/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 10/26/15
ABFT 11/1/2013 - 10/31/2015 1 1 1 1 11 1 12/4/13 Superseded
ABFT 11/1/2011 - 10/31/2013 1 1 1 1 11 1 11/1/11 Superseded 11/1/11
ABFT 11/1/2009 - 10/31/2011 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/15/10 Superseded 11/1/13
ABFT 11/1/2007 - 11/1/2009 1 1 1 1 11 1 11/1/07 Superseded 11/1/09 NAB
Bexar County Criminal Investigation Laboratory, (210) 335-4102, 7337 Louis Pasteur, San Antonio, TX 78229-4565
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/29/2014 - 1/28/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 2/24/14 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
1/29/2009 - 1/28/2014Extension granted to 1/13/15
1 1 1 1 11 1 5/25/11 Superseded 1/29/14
ASCLD/LABIntl
9/11/2003 - 9/10/2008 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/11/03 Superseded 1/29/09
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Brazoria County Crime Laboratory, 3602 County Road 45, Angleton, TX 77515
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/17/2015 - 12/31/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 12/17/15 Current
ASCLD/LABLegacy
9/1/2010 - 2/29/2016ASCLD/LAB granted a 6-monthextension of accreditationmoving the expiration date from12/31/2015 to 2/29/2016 toprovide sufficient time for thetransition from Legacy to theASCLD/LAB Internationalprogram during this period.
1 1 1 1 11 1 9/1/10 Superseded
ASCLD/LABLegacy
9/1/2005 - 8/31/2010 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/1/05 Superseded 9/1/10 NAB
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, (713) 796-6915, 1861 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/3/2013 - 12/2/2018Firearms/Toolmarks (Firearms only); Trace Evidence (Gunshot Residue and FireDebris only)
Trace evidence scope expanded to include paint analysis 10/11/2017.1 1 1 1 11 1 11/26/13 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/3/2008 - 12/2/2013Trace Evidence (Gun Shot Residue and Fire Debris only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/22/09 Superseded 12/3/13 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/12/2004 - 2/11/2009
Trace Evidence (Gunshot Residue Only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/12/04 Superseded 12/3/08 NAB
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Jefferson County Regional Crime Laboratory, (409) 726-2577, 5030 Highway 69 South, Suite 500, Beaumont, TX 77705-9630
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/28/2014 - 2/27/2019Toxicology (Blood Alcohol only), Biology (Body Fluid Identification only),Firearms/Toolmarks (Firearms and Serial Number Restoration only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 10/6/14 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
7/17/2009 - 7/16/2014Toxicology (blood alcohol only), Biology (serology only), Firearms/Toolmarks(NIBIN and serial number restoration only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 7/24/09 Superseded 2/28/14 NAB
DPS 1/21/2009 - 1/21/2010Toxicology (blood alcohol only) DPS is actual accrediting body not ASCLD/LAB Leg.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/21/09 Withdrawn 7/17/09 DPS
ASCLD/LABIntl
9/1/2005 - 8/31/2010Biology - Serology only
1 1 1 1 11 1 9/1/05 Superseded 7/17/09
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, (936) 760-5878, Criminal Investigations Division - Crime Laboratory#1 Criminal Justice Drive, Conroe, TX 77301
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ANAB 2/13/2018 - 5/31/2022 1 1 1 1 11 1 2/13/18 Current 2/13/18
Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, (214) 920-5838, 2355 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/16/2013 - 12/15/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/6/14 Current
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
ASCLD/LABIntl
3/11/2008 - 3/10/2013Extension until 9/11/13 - secondextension until 3/11/14
1 1 1 1 11 1 10/3/08 Superseded 8/29/13 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
9/8/2003 - 3/11/2008ASCLD/LAB extended to Sept.11, 2008
1 1 1 1 11 1 9/8/03 Withdrawn Accrediting Body
ASCLD/LABIntl
3/12/2003 - 3/11/2008DPS status withdrawn
1 1 1 1 11 1 3/12/03 Superseded 3/11/08
Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Forensic Laboratory Services, (817) 920-5700, 200 Feliks Gwozdz Place, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4919
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/17/2014 - 6/16/2019Trace Evidence - Gunshot Residue,Hair Screening (added 9/3/15)
1 1 1 1 11 1 7/2/14 Current
Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Crime Laboratory, (817) 920-5700, 200 Feliks Gwozdz Place, Fort Worth, TX 76104-4919*The toxicology laboratory and crime laboratory merged under the International Accreditation Program 6/17/2014.
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/10/2009 - 6/24/2014Trace Evidence: Gunshot Residue Analysis Only as of 10/22/12. Discontinuedbulb/filament examinations, as of 8/15/2012. Discontinued footwear/tire treadexaminations, paint and glass, hair and fiber, and tape as of 10/22/12.
1 1 1 1 11 1 12/28/09 Superseded 5/27/14 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
11/6/2004 - 11/5/2009Received a 6-month extensionfrom ASCLD-LAB (until12/24/09)
1 1 1 1 11 1 11/6/04 Superseded 12/10/09
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office Toxicology Laboratory, 817-920-5731, 200 Feliks Gwozdz Place, Ft. Worth, TX 76104*The toxicology laboratory and crime laboratory merged under the International Accreditation Program 6/17/2014.
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/10/2010 - 6/9/2015 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/7/11 Superseded 6/17/14 NAB
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/10/2005 - 6/9/2010Received a six-month extensionfrom ASCLD-LAB (until 12/9/10)
1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 6/10/10
Travis Co. M.E. Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, (512) 854-9599, 1213 Sabine St., Austin, TX 78701
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ABFT 8/1/2015 - 12/31/2017Accreditation extended byANAB through October 2017inspection date. FSCaccreditation extended as wellthrough October 31, 2017.
1 1 1 1 11 1 8/1/15 Current 8/1/15
ABFT 8/1/2013 - 7/31/2015 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/24/13 Superseded
ABFT 7/1/2011 - 7/31/2013 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/17/11 Superseded 8/1/13
ABFT 8/1/2009 - 6/30/2011 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/5/10 Superseded 7/1/11
ABFT 8/1/2005 - 7/31/2009 1 1 1 1 11 1 8/1/05 Superseded 8/1/09 NAB
CITY
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Arlington P.D. Crime Laboratory, 620 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76013
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ANAB 9/14/2015 - 9/14/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/11/15 Current 9/11/15
ASCLD/LABIntl
10/12/2010 - 10/11/2015Controlled Substances (Marihuana only), Firearms/Toolmarks (database entryonly)
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/24/11 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/17/2006 - 2/16/2011Controlled Substances (marihuana only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/27/06 Superseded 10/12/10
Austin P.D. Forensic Science Services Division, (512) 974-5131, P.O. Box 689001, Austin, TX 78768-9001
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
9/3/2015 - 9/2/2019Biology/DNA voluntarily withdrawn effective 6/16/16.
1 1 1 1 11 1 8/2/15 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
8/3/2010 - 8/2/2015 1 1 1 1 11 1 10/14/10 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
8/3/2005 - 8/2/2010Extended until 2/2/11
1 1 1 1 11 1 8/3/05 Superseded 8/3/10
Corpus Christi P.D. Forensic Services Division, 321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
8/12/2014 - 8/11/2018Firearms and Serial Number Restoration only
1 1 1 1 11 1 8/28/14 Current
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/3/2008 - 12/2/2013Extended until 6/2/14 - secondextension until 12/2/14
1 1 1 1 11 1 12/29/08 Superseded 8/12/14 Director
DPS 8/19/2008 - 8/19/2009Firearms/Toolmarks (non-comparative & serial number restorations only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 8/19/08 Withdrawn 12/3/08 DPS
Dallas P.D. Firearms Laboratory, (214) 671-0903, 1725 Baylor Street, Dallas, TX 75226
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ANAB 7/7/2015 - 7/7/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 7/7/18 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
7/27/2010 - 7/26/2015Firearms/Toolmarks (firearms only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 7/7/15
Fort Worth P.D. Crime Laboratory, 350 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, TX 76102
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
5/10/2016 - 7/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/10/16 Current 5/10/16
ASCLD/LABIntl
8/31/2011 - 8/30/2016Biology extension of scope toinclude nuclear DNA added byAB on 6/12/12.
1 1 1 1 11 1 6/25/12 Superseded 8/31/11
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/10/2005 - 6/9/2010Extension until 12/9/10 - secondextension until 6/9/11
1 1 1 1 11 1 7/17/06 Superseded 8/31/11 NAB
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Houston Forensic Science Center, (713) 929-6760, 1301 Fannin, Suite 170, Houston, TX 77002
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ANAB 9/11/2014 - 9/11/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 9/29/14 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/1/2011 - 1/31/2016Firearms/Toolmarks (Firearms only), Trace Evidence (Hair examination only)
Toxicology incorporated SHSURCL as of 11/27/12 and forward operates fromtheir ASCLD/LAB-Int. accreditation (ALI-193-T). Lab voluntarily withdrew fromASCLD/LAB accreditation on 9/30/14.
1 1 1 1 11 1 12/17/12 Withdrawn 9/30/14 Lab
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/10/2007 - 6/9/2012Toxicology (blood alcohol only) This accreditation superceded.
1 1 1 1 11 1 6/12/07 Superseded 2/1/11
ASCLD/LABIntl
5/10/2005 - 5/9/2010Toxicology (blood alcohol only) Biology (DNA - Provisional from ASCLD/LAB andTexas DPS) Trace Evidence (DPS provisional )
Received provisional accreditation from ASCLD/LAB for DNA on June 19, 2006.One year provisional. One year DPS provisional for Trace Evidence. Thisaccreditation was withdrawn when the NAB issed a new certificate.
1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded 6/10/07
Plano PD Crime Scene Investigative Unit, (972) 941-2196, 909 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ANAB 3/30/2017 - 3/30/2021 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/30/17 Current 3/30/17
ANAB 3/26/2012 - 3/29/2017Firearms (weapons and ammunition only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 6/20/12 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
4/28/2007 - 4/27/2012 1 1 1 1 11 1 5/23/07 Withdrawn Lab
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
PRIVATE
Alliance Forensics Laboratory, (817) 228-6526, 6058 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76112
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
3/25/2016 - 7/31/2020 1 1 1 1 11 1 2/27/06 Current 3/25/16
ASCLD/LABIntl
10/4/2011 - 10/3/2016Serial Number Restoration is considered a part of the Firearms/Toolmarksdiscipline.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/27/06 Superseded 10/4/11
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/17/2006 - 2/16/2011Extended until 8/16/11 - secondextension until 11/14/11
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/27/06 Superseded 10/4/11
DPS 8/22/2005 - 8/22/2006Lab was incorporated after the August 30, 2003 cut-off date; therefore is qualifiedfor DPS provisional accreditation.
1 1 1 1 11 1 8/22/05 Withdrawn 2/17/06 DPS
Armstrong Forensic Laboratory Inc., (817) 275-2691, 330 Loch'n Green Trail, Arlington, TX 76012
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
5/26/2017 - 6/30/2021Blood Alcohol added to scopeJanuary 9, 2018.
1 1 1 1 11 1 5/26/17 Current 5/26/17
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/11/2012 - 6/10/2017Trace Evidence (Fire Debris, General Physical and Chemical Analysis, Paint, andTextiles/Fibers only)
1 1 1 1 11 1 Superseded
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
DPS 2/4/2010 - 2/4/2011Extension of scope for paint andfibers granted on 2/1/11 byNAB.
This provisional accreditation isapplicable to the subdisciplinesof paint and textiles/fibers.
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/4/10 Withdrawn 6/11/12
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/11/2007 - 6/10/2012Extended until 12/10/12 -second extension until 6/10/13
Trace Evidence (Fire Debris,Analysis of UnknownSubstances, Paint, andTextiles/Fibers only)
Extension of scope to includepaint and fibers granted 2/1/11
1 1 1 1 11 1 6/10/07 Superseded 6/11/12 DPS
DPS 3/28/2007 - 3/28/2008 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/28/07 Withdrawn 6/11/07 DPS
DNA Reference Lab, (210) 692-3800, 5819 NW Loop 410, Ste. 166, San Antonio, TX 78238
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
A2LA 8/25/2017 - 10/31/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 8/25/17 Current 8/25/17
ExperTox, (281) 476-4600, 1803 Center St. Suite A, Deer Park, TX 77356
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
CAP 7/29/2016 - 7/29/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 7/29/16 Current 7/29/16
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
CAP 7/29/2014 - 7/29/2016 1 1 1 1 11 1 8/6/14 Superseded
CAP 7/29/2012 - 7/29/2014 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/16/13 Superseded 7/29/14
CAP 7/29/2010 - 7/29/2012 1 1 1 1 11 1 2/17/11 Superseded 7/29/12
CAP 11/8/2008 - 7/29/2010Extended 45 days
Toxicology (Urine Drug Testing)
1 1 1 1 11 1 11/18/08 Superseded 7/29/10 NAB
Fondren Forensics Inc., (817) 354-3910, 2700 Tibbets Dr. Suite 102, Bedford, TX 76022
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
A2LA 1/11/2016 - 5/31/2018 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/11/16 Current
A2LA 12/30/2013 - 3/31/2016Toxicology (Whole Blood Alcohols by Headspace GC/FID)
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/3/14 Superseded
NMS Labs, (817) 428-6565, 2302 113th Street, Suite 200, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/28/2014 - 4/16/2019Toxicology (blood/urine alcohol only) Biology (body fluididentification only) Lancaster laboratory ceased operations and merged operations with this
laboratory 2/9/16. Accreditation from the Lancaster laboratory was directlytransferred by ASCLD/LAB.
1 1 1 1 11 1 3/20/14 Current
DPS 3/24/2008 - 3/24/2009Toxicology (Blood Alcohol only)
Seeking to add this as a new discipline to the lab.
1 1 1 1 11 1 3/24/08 Withdrawn 3/24/09
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/1/2007 - 11/30/2012Trace Evidence (fire debris only), Biology (serology only), Firearms/Toolmarks(including impression evidence and serial number restoration), Toxicology (bloodalcohol only)[added to scope 7/1/09]
ASCLD/LAB granted extension of this legacy accreditation until 5/30/13. secondextension granted until 11/30/13. Third extension granted until 5/13/14
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/3/08 Superseded 2/28/14
DPS 12/19/2006 - 12/19/2007 1 1 1 1 11 1 12/19/06 Withdrawn 12/1/07 DPS
NMS Labs - El Paso PD, (817) 428-6565, 911 N. Raynor Street, El Paso, TX 79903
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ASCLD/LABIntl
2/28/2014 - 4/16/2019 1 1 1 1 11 1 3/20/14 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/1/2007 - 11/30/2012Extended until 5/30/14 - secondextension to 11/30/14 - thirdextension to 5/13/14
1 1 1 1 11 1 11/30/12 Superseded 2/28/14
One Source Toxicology, (713) 920-2559, 1213 Genoa Red Bluff, Pasadena, TX 77504
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
SAMHSA 10/1/1996 - 10/1/2018
Toxicology (Urine Drug Testing)
1 1 1 1 11 1 2/13/06 Current
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Texas Forensic Science CommissionAccredited Forensic Labs as of 4/6/2018
Quality Forensic Toxicology, LLC, 4726 Shavano Oak, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78249
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
A2LA 1/24/2017 - 3/31/2019Full accreditation granted by the Commission 1/24/17.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/24/17 Current 1/24/17
A2LA 12/8/2016 - 12/7/2017Provisional accreditation granted by Commission on 12/8/16 pending fullaccreditation by A2LA.
1 1 1 1 11 1 12/8/16 Superseded 12/8/16
SigSci Forensic Laboratory, (512) 533-2010, 8329 N. MOPAC, Austin, TX 78759
AccreditationSource
Date of RecognizedAccreditation
ControlledSubstances
BloodAlcohol
OtherToxicology
BiologyDNA
FirearmsToolmarks
Questioned TraceEvidence
Issue Date Status DateChanged
Withdrawn by
ANAB 12/15/2017 - 1/31/2022 1 1 1 1 11 1 12/15/17 Current
ASCLD/LABIntl
6/11/2015 - 12/15/2017 1 1 1 1 11 1 1/21/14 Superseded
ASCLD/LABIntl
12/16/2013 - 12/15/2014Extended until 6/15/15ASCLD/LAB board of directorsgranted a full cycle ofaccreditation on 6/11/15 -accreditation now through12/15/17.
1 1 1 1 11 1 1/3/14 Superseded
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