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SteelFusion provides “real-time data” toxicology results (within 72 hours) utilizing oral fluid and urine for clinical, forensic, veterinary, environmental, and at-home retail products. Traditional approaches and cookie-cutter ways have become a thing of the past. In the scientific world, it is expected that thinking will evolve, and the consensus will change as new information and evidence emerge! Whether you are a Coroner, Medical Examiner, Death Investigator, or work in veterinarian or environmental, let us assist you with choosing the right sample and the right test to meet your specific needs. You can trust our experts to deliver quality results, fast turn-around time, and exceptional customer service. We are the only laboratory in the world providing quantitative oral fluid post-mortem toxicology results within 72 hours (a true alternative to blood and urine toxicology testing). A major advantage of this “innovative methodology” is that its economical, time-efficient, safe, and non-invasive compared to traditional practices.

Our forensic toxicology clinical services include analyses by a qualified Analyst, Rapid Results, a secure web portal, and superior customer service and consultation for the following:

Forensic

Death Investigation
Law Enforcement
Drug Courts
Correctional Facilities
Pre-employment
Workman's Compensation

Clinical

Pain Management
Hospitals and Clinics
Rehabilitation Centers
Nursing Homes
Sports Medicine
Environmental agencies

Veterinary

Environmental

Retail Products

Benefits of Oral Fluid Testing

Next progressive testing modality
Safe and ease of collection
Detection of recent and prior use of drugs
CDC and OSHA – not considered biohazard (unless visible blood) and decreased risk of infection
Minimal volume of sample required (1 mL)
Eliminates collection of multiple sample matrices
Cost-effective and time-saving
Exquisite selectivity and sensitivity
Rapid turn-around time (within 72 hours)
Low quantitative cut-oﬀ limits
Protection against sample adulteration and tampering

Forensic Toxicology Clinical Services

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Oral Fluid Collection

To collect oral fluid from the oral cavity, the collection pad is simply inserted under the for approximately 4-15 minutes or until the indicator turns blue. In the case of rigor mortis, the collection pad is placed between the cheek and gum adjacent to the second and third molars for approximately 4-15 minutes or until the indicator turns blue.
The wand is then removed and inserted into the collection device (pad side immersed into the buffer) and the red cap is snapped onto the collection devise and shipped to our facility for analysis.

Collection of oral fluid from a post-mortem subject

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The Oral Fluid Kit Includes

• An FDA approved oral fluid collection device
• Category B UPS shipping pack with prepaid shipping labels
• Biohazard bag
• Chain-of-Custody Form
• Oral Fluid Interpretation Guide

Shipping Procedures

• After collection, place the labeled collection device into the pocket of the dual–pocketed zippered bag
• Document the chain-of-custody form and place into the outside pocket of the zippered bag
• Place a shipping label onto the appropriate area of the shipping pack
• Sample(s) should be shipped as soon as possible to the laboratory
• Multiple samples may be shipped together

Reports

• Receive a toxicology quantitative report (ng/mL) within 48-hours upon receipt to the laboratory
• Access reports through our secure online web-portal or request email delivery
• Our Oral Fluid Experts are available to assist you with understanding your results

Helpful Tips

• Call the laboratory with any collection, shipping, report questions or concerns and for additional supplies
• Prior to collecting the sample, don Personal Protective Equipment.
• Confirm the donor or decedent’s identity by checking at least two (2) identifiers prior to collecting
a sample (e.g., name and date of birth), when applicable and label the sample container
• Be sure to hear the cap SNAP onto the transport tube to prevent sample leakage during shipping
• We do not recommend using the Quantisal device beyond its printed expiration date, call the
laboratory for further instructions
• If the pad tears during collection, retrieve the torn pad with sterile forceps or a gloved finger and insert the pad
into the transport tube. If the torn pad cannot be recovered, utilize a new collector to collect another sample
• If purge, debris, blood, or environmental contaminates are present in the mouth, utilize gloved fingers and
paper towel to wipe out the mouth prior to inserting the collector
• Document the chain-of-custody if any purge, debris, blood, or environmental contaminates were present prior
to collection
• Submit samples even when the collection pad appears to be dry
• If the decent is in rigor mortis, insert the pad between the cheek and the gums