Alcohol and drug testing
Hair testing in children: scientific precision in safeguarding
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the role of hair drug and alcohol testing in children, and the forensic standards underpinning its use in family law. In care proceedings and private family law cases, toxicology evidence can play a pivotal role in safeguarding decisions. When concerns arise around a child’s potential exposure to […]
Clarity through continuity: repeat testing in Family Court
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the application and benefits of repeat drug and alcohol testing in the Family Court. Drug and alcohol testing are critical tools in Family Court, particularly where concerns exist around parental substance misuse. While a single test may confirm either historical or recent use, depending on the type […]
Non-standard drugs: the hidden threat in parenting assessments
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines why non-standard drugs are an emerging concern in family law. Drug and alcohol misuse remains a frequent factor in family law proceedings, directly impacting assessments of parenting capacity, safeguarding, and contact arrangements. Standard drug testing panels are designed to detect the most commonly misused substances – such […]
Nailing the evidence
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, explores the evidential benefits of nail drug and alcohol testing. As a leading provider of UKAS-accredited drug and alcohol testing, and a trusted training partner of the Judicial College, AlphaBiolabs recently had the opportunity to deliver a session on drug and alcohol testing to over 80 members […]
Bridging the gap – when a hair drug test is not enough
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the many benefits of oral fluid drug testing for child welfare and protection matters. Drug testing plays a crucial role in safeguarding children and informing court decisions. Whether used in private law cases – such as custody disputes – or during child protection proceedings, reliable drug testing […]
Drug, alcohol and DNA testing in non-court dispute resolution
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the role that drug, alcohol and DNA testing can play in non-court dispute resolution (NCDR). Changes to the Family Procedure Rules in relation to NCDR, which came into force in April 2024, marked a transformative moment for family law professionals and mediation practices in the UK. […]
Fast, accurate drug, alcohol and DNA testing
Rachel Davenport, Co-founder and Director at AlphaBiolabs, breaks down everything you need to know about AlphaBiolabs’ industry-leading laboratory testing services for legal matters. From professional sample collection to analysis, and timely delivery of Expert Reports, AlphaBiolabs has over 20 years’ experience providing drug, alcohol and DNA testing services direct from our accredited, UK laboratories. Here […]
SCRAM CAM®: your questions answered
Ashley Friday, Sample Collections Manager at AlphaBiolabs, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring® bracelet. How does SCRAM CAM work? SCRAM CAM or SCRAM is an alcohol monitoring bracelet worn around the ankle. It uses 24/7 transdermal analysis to detect traces of alcohol in sweat and can be […]
Alcohol testing: what you need to know
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses alcohol testing for family court, the variety of testing methods available, and which tests are best suited to your particular case. Alcohol testing plays a crucial role in UK courts, providing an essential part of the evidential picture when it comes to identifying chronic and excessive alcohol […]
Mind (Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster) receives £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs Giving Back campaign
Leading drug, alcohol and DNA testing laboratory, AlphaBiolabs, has made a £500 donation to Mind Brent, Wandsworth & Westminster (BWW) as part of its Giving Back campaign. For every testing instruction AlphaBiolabs receives from family law and social work professionals, the company enters the name of the customer into a bimonthly charity draw. The randomly-selected customer can then nominate […]
