Toxicology Evidence Submission

General Information

The JCSOCL Toxicology section offers Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and Urine Drug Analysis testing, except Drug-Facilitated Crimes (DFC). If a DFC is suspected or a blood drug screen is needed, the sample(s) should still be submitted to our laboratory, and we will facilitate the evidence transfer on behalf of the agency to and from the KBI for analysis. The KBI toxicology report will be sent directly to the original submitter of the evidence. This means that agencies in Johnson County can submit all samples for toxicology testing to our laboratory.

The JCSOCL is not currently accredited in Urine Drug Analysis testing. We are in the process of expanding our scope of accreditation, and anticipate this to be an accredited test before the end of 2018.

Collection

Collection of blood for submission to the Toxicology section can be done utilizing a Toxicology Blood Specimen Collection kit. A label denoting the expiration date of the enclosed blood tube is affixed to the backside of the box. These kits are readily available for pickup at the laboratory during normal business hours.

Each kit contains the following:

  • 10 cc grey-top Vacutainer blood tube
  • Plastic sleeve
  • Plastic bag with zip closure
  • Three pieces of evidence tape (the smallest for sealing the sleeve)
  • Instruction sheet
  • Toxicology Submission Form

No specific kit is required for collection of urine samples.  Please ensure the urine specimen container is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

The JCCL Toxicology section offers only Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) testing at this time. However, our laboratory will facilitate the transfer of biological evidence (urine or blood) to the KBI for drug screen analysis. This means that agencies in Johnson County can submit all samples for toxicology testing (BAC or drug testing) to our laboratory. If BAC is requested, this will be performed in-house. If a drug screen is needed, the sample should be submitted to our laboratory and we will facilitate the transfer of the sample(s) to the KBI for analysis. The KBI toxicology report will be sent directly to the original submitter of the evidence, but JCCL will transfer the evidence both to and from the KBI on behalf of the submitting agency.

Forms

Please ensure you have completed a JCSOCL Toxicology Submission Form (contained within JCSOCL kits or available on our website).  Use of another collection kit (such as a KBI kit) will not preclude submission of evidence to JCSOCL, assuming the appropriate paperwork has been completed.

Packaging

Below please find suggestions for evidence collection depending upon need:

Scenario 1: In cases of alcohol impairment only:

  • Collect blood using a JCSOCL collection kit
    • Alcohol testing WILL NOT be performed on URINE SAMPLES
  • Complete enclosed Toxicology submission form
  • DO NOT enclose form within the evidence packaging

Scenario 2: In cases of drug impairment only:

  • Collect matrix of choice (blood, urine, or both) 
    • If blood is selected, use a KBI collection kit 
      • Complete KBI submission form and​ JCSOCL Toxicology submission form
    • If urine is selected, use a kit designated by your agency for this purpose
      • Complete KBI submission form and​ JCSOCL Toxicology submission form
  • DO NOT enclose form within the evidence packaging

Scenario 3: In cases where both alcohol and drug analysis are desired:

  • Collect blood for BAC using a JCSOCL collection kit (Scenario 1)
  • Collect another sample (blood or urine) for drug analysis (Scenario 2)
  • Package items separately

Should it not be possible to obtain two separate samples for toxicology testing, every effort will be made to perform all requested analyses on the sample quantity submitted.