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Forensic Toxicology Services

The Rwanda Forensic Institute (RFI) provides forensic toxicology services to detect, identify, and interpret drugs, alcohol, poisons, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other toxic substances in biological samples. Our analyses support criminal investigations, medico-legal cases, public health, private individuals and institutions, workplace safety, and judicial proceedings.

Using state-of-the-art analytical technologies and internationally accepted forensic standards, our scientists deliver accurate, reliable, and legally defensible toxicological evidence.

  • Post-Mortem Toxicology

Detection, identification, and interpretation of drugs, alcohol, poisons, and other toxic substances in biological specimens to assist in determining the role of toxic agents in death investigations.

  • Human Performance Toxicology

 Assessment and interpretation of alcohol, drugs, and other impairing substances in drivers, workers, and other individuals where impairment is relevant to legal or administrative proceedings.

  • Drugs of Abuse Testing

Identification and confirmation of illicit drugs, prescription medications, and novel psychoactive substances in biological specimens.

  • Clinical and Medico-Legal Toxicology

Scientific analyses to support poisoning investigations, suspected overdoses, adverse drug events, and other medico-legal cases.

  • Chemical and Poison Identification

Analysis of suspected poisons, toxic chemicals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and unknown substances recovered during investigations.

  • Alcohol Testing

Quantitative determination of ethanol and other alcohols in blood and other biological samples for forensic and legal purposes.

  • Expert Interpretation

Preparation of comprehensive forensic toxicology reports and provision of expert witness testimony to assist courts and investigative authorities.

  • Who Can Request Our Services?

RFI provides forensic toxicology services to:

  • Law enforcement agencies.

    • Prosecution authorities.

    • Courts of law.

    • Government institutions.

    • Healthcare facilities.

    • Occupational health authorities and regulatory agencies.

    • International partner agencies through authorized collaborations.

    • Individuals and private companies, where permitted by law.

Why Choose RFI’s Toxicology Services?

  • Highly qualified forensic toxicologists.

    • Advanced analytical instrumentation.

    • Accurate detection, identification and quantification of drugs, alcohol, poisons, chemicals, and other toxic substances.

    • Secure evidence handling and maintenance of the chain of custody.

    • Independent, impartial, and scientifically sound reporting.

    • Commitment to internationally recognized quality standards.

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