FAQ's
Why choose segmentation instead of overview?
Segmented hair drug testing allows the expert to report on patterns of change over the given testing period when breaking this down on a month by month basis, allowing the instructing legal representative to have a high understanding of the donor's consumption rates and patterns. Giving a better understanding of what happened within the detection period. Overview testing will just show the consumption over the total time period rather than monthly so we would always recommend segmenting hair analysis, especially if the donor is known to have previously used. For more information on Drug testing options click here
Would you recommend hair strand or blood testing for alcohol testing?
We would recommend to test both together as there is always a 2-3 week window of untestable hair just below the scalp but blood testing shows the donors alcohol consumption over the previous 28 days from the date of the sample collection, so combining the two together can illustrate the donors consumption over the testing period with no gaps. For more information on Alcohol testing options click here
What is SCRAM?
Scram testing is the most widely used transdermal alcohol monitoring bracelet in the corrections industry. Every 30 minutes, 24/7, the SCRAM CAM bracelet tests the wearer’s sweat for alcohol which is worn around the ankle and can determine whether there has been any tampering or environmental contamination to increase its accuracy. For more information on SCRAM Testing please click here
Are your fees within LAA Rates?
All testing fees are charged within the LAA guidelines and we actively engage with our clients so any clarifications be requested by the LAA. For any payment enquiries please contact us here
For paternity testing, do you need to collect a sample from the mother?
At Eurofins LTS, we can provide conclusive Paternity results without testing the mother due to having the largest DNA marker Library to test from, saving unnecessary costs to the public purse. For more information on DNA testing click here
Where are your collectors located?
We have the largest collector network in the UK, Having 150 collectors. Our collectors all across the UK who can support an appointment in any location. For more information on availability contact us here
What are your turnaround times?
Most commonly abused drugs and alcohol testing can take approximately 3 working days to be reported on, depending on the arrival time at the laboratory on day 1. For further clarification please speak with your client manager or click here
Should you have any further questions please contact us on 0203 150 7207 or saleslts@forensicsuk.eurofins.com to speak to one of the team.
