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MDI Myth: Rapid Toxicology Screening Tools Can Replace Traditional

This session busts the myth that new toxicology screening tools can fully replace traditional toxicology testing. The session discusses the appropriate integration of current rapid toxicology screening tools into MEC offices as a method of triaging cases, rather than a determination of toxicology related causes of deaths. Topics covered in this webinar include the rationale for rapid screening at different points in the investigation (e.g., triage of case); differences between toxicology screening and confirmation testing; and exemplar case studies to highlight salient points.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on October 8, 2024. 

Date Published: October 8, 2024