Clinical and Forensic Toxicology Department

Rahila Labs follows comprehensive toxicology protocols, including:

• Witnessed specimen collection to ensure donor identity

• Informed consent, chain of custody, and documentation to maintain specimen integrity

• Specimen validity testing to detect adulteration, substitution, or dilution

• Rapid screening based on internationally accepted cut-off values

• Confirmatory testing for all initially positive samples

• Technical and administrative review before final reporting

• Expert interpretation of results and court testimony, when required

Advanced Technology & Infrastructure

Our state-of-the-art toxicology facility is equipped with cutting-edge analytical platforms, including:

• UHPLC–MS/MS

• Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

• Headspace GC-FID

• Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

These validated technologies ensure high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy across all toxicology investigations.

Comprehensive Testing Services

Rahila Labs currently offers a wide range of clinical, workplace, and forensic toxicology tests, including:

Drug Screening Panels

• Urine Drugs of Abuse Screening (9–10 drug panel)

• Hair Drugs of Abuse Screening (10–12 drug panel)

• Blood Drug Levels (up to 29 drugs) using advanced biochip technology

Confirmatory Testing (LC-MS/MS)

• Qualitative confirmation of opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, opioids, PCP, and related metabolites

• Quantitative confirmation of cannabinoids in urine

• Confirmatory testing in urine, blood, and hair samples

Alcohol & Substance Testing

• Blood and urine alcohol concentration testing

• Cotinine (nicotine metabolite) testing in blood, urine, and hair

Poison & Heavy Metal Analysis

• Poison screening for substances such as cyanide, phosphine, arsenic, mercury, methanol, salicylates, and paraphenylenediamine

• Blood lead level testing

• Serum copper, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E analysis

Specialized & Research Testing

• Unknown compound identification

• Quantification of toxic substances

• Pesticide residue analysis

• Organic volatile impurity testing

Who Can Benefit from Our Toxicology Services?

Our services are designed to support a wide range of sectors, including:

• Educational institutions

• Research organizations

• Law enforcement and legal authorities

• Aviation authorities

• Medical practitioners and medico-legal professionals

• Public and private sector organizations

• Sports bodies and regulatory authorities

• Rehabilitation and addiction treatment centres

Commitment to a Healthier Society

Rahila Labs actively supports national initiatives aimed at reducing substance abuse and promoting public safety. Through reliable testing, awareness, and collaboration, we remain committed to contributing toward a drug-free and healthier Pakistan.