OSBI Toxicology Unit
The objective of the Toxicology Laboratory is to provide forensic toxicology services to state, county, and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Oklahoma.
Click here to see OSBI Toxicology Blood Alcohol and Top 10 Blood Drug Stats for CY2023.
Toxicology Case Types
Toxicology services are provided for agencies submitting blood samples in cases involving violation of Title 47 of the Oklahoma State Statutes and for agencies submitting blood and urine in cases involving violent crimes. Services are also provided for agencies submitting beverages for alcoholic content testing.
Driving Under the Influence: Operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating beverage.
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating substance.
Drug-Related Homicides: Was the suspect taking their required medication and/or on some type of substance (Ethanol, MDMA, methamphetamine, PCP, etc.)?
Drug-Related Child Endangerment: Was a child put in danger as a result of drug use?
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults: Was the victim exposed to drugs, ethanol, and/or chemicals that facilitated a sexual assault?
Poisons: A life threatening substance or life threatening dosage of a substance administered to a victim.
Alcoholic Content: Analysis of liquids for the investigation of liquor laws.
Toxicology Forms
- Hospital Vial Analysis Request Form
- Blood Results Request Form - Individual
- Independent Analysis Request - Individual - Please print on your firm's letterhead
- Blood Results Request Form - Defense Attorney - Please print on your firm's letterhead
- Independent Analysis Request - Defense Attorney - Please print on your firm's letterhead
- Blood Test Officer's Affidavit 2022 (fillable)
Contact
Forensic Science Center
800 East 2nd Street
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: 405-330-6724
Toll-free: 800-522-8253
Fax: 405-330-6207
Forensic Toxicology Supervisors
Garry Metcalfe
Email: garry.metcalfe@osbi.ok.gov
Melissa Cavazos
Email: melissa.cavazos@osbi.ok.gov
Technical Manager
Melissa Brous
Email: melissa.brous@osbi.ok.gov
CSD External Resources
- American Academy of Forensic Science
- ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
- D.A.R.E.
- Drug Destruction
- Drugs.com Pill Identifier
- K9 Training Aid Destruction
- Trace Evidence Collection Mobile App - Forensic Technology Center of Excellence
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Midwestern Academy of Forensic Scientists
- National Forensic Science Technology Center
- National Institute of Justice Programs
- Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
- OSBI Employment Process and Opportunities
- Rx Disposal Boxes
- Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs (SWGDRUG)
- Southwestern Academy of Forensic Scientists
- Title 63. Public Health and Safety
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration