Preliminary Discovery Checks - DUI/DWI & Drugs of Abuse
In recent years, instances of poor or even fraudulent laboratory practices have become major news stories. The scientists behind Medusa Analytical, LLC believe that scientific best practices should be practiced in both the private and the public sectors, especially when people’s lives and careers are affected by the results. As a result, we created our Medusa Preliminary Discovery Checks – for the analysis of Blood Alcohol Concentration, drugs and metabolites in biological fluids, and seized drugs.
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Are the Preliminary Discovery Checks Effective?
We can tell you what is wrong, what is missing, and what you still need to request.
Our team will analyze documents and litigation packets provided by the prosecution to identify what materials are missing and to ensure that scientific best practices are being followed. Our evaluation includes the assessment of:
• Maintenance logs and instrument upkeep
• Method validation and instrument performance
• Quality control, commensurate with consensus standards
• Chain of custody and sampling handling
• Proper sample collection
• Credentials and training of the analyst
While there is no guarantee that there will be issues with the documentation provided by the forensics lab, we regularly encounter items, which raise doubt about the validity of the analytical measurements. Our trained experts commonly uncover instances where best practices have not been followed and these shortcomings compromise the reliability of the reported results.
In addition to our Preliminary Discovery Check service, Medusa Analytical also offers the option to complete a more extensive full report as well as provide expert witness testimony for an additional fee.
If you would like more information or would like to start the process, please complete our quick and confidential Contact Form or contact us at:
