At USALCS, we specialize in end-to-end toxicology lab services that empower healthcare systems, diagnostic centers, and research institutions to establish world-class testing facilities. Setting up a toxicology laboratory is a complex process that demands a strategic balance between regulatory compliance, scientific precision, and operational efficiency. Our mission is to simplify this process while maximizing performance, safety, and scalability.
We design and build facilities that detect and quantify drugs, toxins, and chemicals in biological samples with unmatched reliability. From early-stage facility planning to validation and staff training, every element of our service is engineered for excellence. Our experts combine engineering, regulatory, and scientific expertise to transform your concept into a fully functional, compliant, and high-throughput toxicology lab. Whether your goal is clinical monitoring, forensic toxicology, or research-based toxicology testing, we tailor every setup to meet the highest industry standards while staying cost-effective and future-ready.
The scope of our toxicology lab services extends far beyond construction—it covers the full operational and scientific framework that drives sustainable success.
Our work encompasses:
Facility Architecture & Workflow Design: We create customized blueprints that integrate efficient sample movement, biohazard containment, and contamination prevention.
Engineering Integration: Our engineers coordinate HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems designed specifically for laboratory-grade performance, chemical safety, and waste management.
Instrumentation Strategy: We guide you in selecting, validating, and integrating critical tools such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and immunoassay analyzers to achieve precision testing across all panels.
Method Development & Validation: Each method is validated for accuracy, specificity, linearity, and reproducibility in compliance with SAMHSA, CLIA, and CAP requirements.
Toxicology Test Menu Development: We design test menus covering therapeutic drug monitoring, forensic panels, environmental testing, and workplace screening.
LIS Implementation: Our digital integration experts deploy Laboratory Information Systems that manage patient data, automate workflows, and generate secure reports.
Training & Competency Assessments: USALCS provides technical and compliance-based training to lab personnel, ensuring they perform to international standards.
Financial & Operational Planning: From capital expenditure forecasting to operational cost modeling, we help clients plan sustainable budgets while maximizing return on investment.
Each service is delivered with transparency, collaboration, and measurable results—ensuring your toxicology facility operates efficiently and safely from day one.
Our toxicology lab services follow a precise and structured methodology that ensures your laboratory is compliant, efficient, and ready for accreditation within the planned timeline.
Consultation & Feasibility Assessment: We begin with a deep dive into your business model, testing volume, and target accreditation level. This allows us to define your lab’s physical, operational, and financial requirements.
Conceptual Design & Planning: Our design team produces floor plans, 3D visualizations, and workflow diagrams that promote optimal sample flow, safety, and staff productivity.
Infrastructure & Engineering Buildout: We work closely with construction partners to implement MEP systems, clean zones, chemical storage, and biosafety features.
Equipment Procurement & Validation: Our specialists coordinate delivery, installation, and calibration of instruments—ensuring full analytical reliability.
SOP Development & Documentation: Every toxicology process, from specimen collection to result interpretation, is documented following CLIA and SAMHSA protocols.
System Integration & LIS Setup: We connect your testing workflow with advanced LIS platforms to track specimens, automate quality checks, and manage reports securely.
Staff Onboarding & Training: Your personnel receive targeted training in laboratory best practices, data handling, and toxicology assay management.
Final Review & Accreditation Support: We conduct internal audits and mock inspections to ensure your lab meets or exceeds regulatory expectations before its official launch.
This structured process ensures minimal delays, maximum compliance, and a smooth transition from concept to operation.
Compliance is the foundation of every toxicology laboratory we design. At USALCS, we believe that accreditation should never be an afterthought—it’s built into every decision from day one.
We help your lab achieve and maintain compliance with:
Federal Standards (CLIA & SAMHSA): Preparing and submitting documentation, QA programs, and validation records required for certification.
CAP Accreditation: Structuring your operations to align with CAP laboratory standards, including specimen handling, quality management, and result reporting.
OSHA, NFPA & EPA Safety Regulations: Implementing safety systems for chemical handling, ventilation, and hazardous waste disposal.
Data Integrity & Chain of Custody: For forensic and workplace testing labs, we establish strict documentation and custody protocols that ensure data defensibility.
Proficiency Testing & Continuous Monitoring: Setting up internal and external QA programs that measure performance consistency and identify improvement areas.
Inspection Preparedness: We conduct full readiness assessments, simulate audits, and coach your staff to navigate state or federal inspections confidently.
Our commitment to compliance extends beyond setup — we provide continuous advisory support to keep your laboratory inspection-ready, adaptive to regulation changes, and globally recognized for reliability.
Q1: What types of services do toxicology testing labs provide?
They perform screening and confirmatory testing for drugs, alcohols, heavy metals, and environmental toxins in biological specimens like blood, urine, and saliva.
Q2: How long does it take to establish a fully operational toxicology laboratory?
Typical projects take 4 to 8 months, depending on project size, regulatory scope, and construction requirements.
Q3: What is the difference between clinical and forensic toxicology labs?
Clinical toxicology focuses on patient care and therapeutic monitoring, while forensic toxicology serves legal and workplace testing purposes with strict chain-of-custody procedures.
Q4: What are the main regulatory standards toxicology labs must follow?
Most labs operate under CLIA, CAP, SAMHSA, OSHA, and state health department standards, depending on the type of testing performed.
Q5: Does USALCS help with staff training and ongoing quality programs?
Absolutely. We conduct competency-based training, quality audits, and performance improvement programs tailored to your team and testing scope.
Q6: How does USALCS ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results?
Through instrument validation, strict SOP adherence, and ongoing proficiency testing programs that ensure precision and repeatability of results.
📞 Ready to build your Toxicology Lab with USALCS?
Contact our team today to discover how our toxicology lab services can help you design, build, and manage a compliant, safe, and efficient toxicology laboratory tailored to your organization’s mission and standards.
Partnering with USALCS means more than simply opening a toxicology lab — it means building a trusted, data-driven, and compliant diagnostic facility that stands the test of time.
Here’s what you’ll receive through our toxicology lab services:
Architectural blueprints, workflow schematics, and facility zoning maps
Validated and calibrated testing instruments ready for operation
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance manuals
Quality control and proficiency testing program frameworks
Staff competency records and training certificates
Regulatory documentation for CLIA, CAP, and SAMHSA submissions
Maintenance schedules, performance logs, and audit templates
Post-launch support including optimization and system upgrades
Each deliverable is backed by a focus on long-term sustainability. We don’t just design labs — we build ecosystems that advance toxicology testing, improve patient outcomes, and support the global need for safe, accurate diagnostics.