Our mission is to analyze biological specimens for the presence or absence of drinking alcohol (blood) and impairing drugs (blood & urine). Cases are typically related to driving under the influence, drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA), or death investigations involving living subjects. Post-mortem or other clinical toxicology services are not provided. Analysts utilize specialized instrumentation such as immunoassay, gas & liquid chromatographs, and mass spectrometers. Impairing drugs commonly found in casework include cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, amphetamines, opioids and other substances. The testing required for alcohol, chemical substances, or controlled substances is described under Florida Statute 316.1932. Within this statue the Alcohol Testing Program is given responsibility of both breath and blood alcohol testing. The administrative rules are defined in FAC 11D-8; which we our toxicology laboratory must follow. Toxicologists provide expert testimony in court interpreting their results related to human performance toxicology. If needed by a court of law, an analyst may present their findings to a jury during a criminal trial.