Education

As in the past the Department of Clinical and Forensic Toxicology (LabToxx) of the laboratory Krone will offer further education around the subject of Fitness to drive in the context of MPA. The training focuses on the way urine and hair samples should be collected for the analysis of drugs of abuse and ethylglucuronide and on the interpretation of test results.

MPA - Fitness to Drive

If a driver loses his driving license as a result of drug or alcohol offense he has to prove abstinence for several months up to one year. The exact conditions of drug testing in urine or hair are different from country to country and depend on the individual situation. In Germany the drugs to be tested in urine or hair are listed under MPA Tests. The laboratory analyses are done in the context of a Medical Psychological Assessment (MPA). more »

Further information on relevant topics

MPA Fitness to Drive

In most industrial countries if a driver loses his driving license as a result of drug or alcohol offense he has to prove abstinence for several months up to one year. The exact conditions of drug testing in urine or hair are different from country to country and depend on the individual situation.

Alcohol and Drug Tests

Here you will find information about the analytical techniques used for the detection of drugs, the cut-off values used and the chain of custody which is of particular importance in forensic toxicology.

Workplace Drug Testing

During the last few years workplace drug testing has been gaining rapidly importance in many countries. Human failure is often the origin of accidents at the workplace rather than technical defects. Consumption of alcohol, drugs and medications play offen a significant role.

Child Custody

In the context of adjudication of child custody the youth welfare service or court of justice can require a drug or alcohol test of one or both parents to objectively prove their allegations.

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Klinische Toxikologie

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