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Overview

This event will be held on October 26, 2021 from 12:00-1:00 PM Eastern (1 CLE credit)

Program Description

Attorneys’ Guide to Common Terminology, Instruments, Techniques, and More

From DUIs to workers’ comp claims, a variety of legal cases require a basic understanding of toxicology. In this program, our expert faculty offers insights on testing different samples, interpreting results, accessing resources, and much more. Gain the knowledge you need to resolve the next case in your client’s favor – register today!

  • Review essential instrumentation and terminology.
  • Uncover practical guidance for interpreting test results.
  • Discover the fundamentals of testing blood, nails, hair, etc.
  • Find out how to access critical resources.

Agenda

  • Who’s Who in the Toxicology Zoo: Personnel, Terminology, and Instrumentation
  • Interpreting Test Results: False Positives, False Negatives, and Other Pitfalls
  • Toxicology Testing: Blood, Nails, Urine, Hair, Breath
  • The Relationship Between Impairment and Drug/Alcohol Levels: 3 Medicolegal Cases
    I. DUI: From Chain of Custody to Test Results
    II. Wrongful Death on a Ladder: Insights on Postmortem Ethanol
    III. Under the Influence? Take-Home Lessons for Urine Drug Screens
    IV. Accessing Toxicology Resources: When and How to Find Answers