It is the intent of these specifications, terms and conditions to describe the forensic toxicology testing services required by the Coroners Bureau and Criminalistics Laboratory of the Alameda County Sheriffs Office (ACSO).
The ACSO Coroners Bureau requires forensic toxicology testing services in order to determine the cause, manner and circumstances of death, toxicology testing services are performed to detect potential toxicants, such as chemicals, drugs and poisons in decedents. Testing shall consist of screening appropriate bodily fluids (e.g., blood, urine, bile, vitreous, gastric contents) and tissues (e.g., liver, brain, spleen, muscle) for the presence or absence of drugs.