Forensic & Environmental Toxicology | NSW Health Pathology
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Forensic & Environmental Toxicology | NSW Health Pathology
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Forensic Toxicology
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Forensic Biology & DNA Analysis
Illicit Drugs Analysis
Chemical Criminalistics
Perinatal Postmortem
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About our Forensic & Environmental Toxicology service
Service overview
Staff Specialist
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About our Forensic & Environmental Toxicology service
Our Forensic and Environmental Toxicology laboratories are part of NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic & Analytical Science Service.
They work with:
NSW Health
Environmental Health Branch
Public Health Network
NSW Coroners Court
Department of Communities and Justice
NSW Police Force
Transport for NSW.
Teams provide independent, objective analysis for matters including coronial cases, drug-affected individuals, and drinking water and environmental water.
They provide bespoke analyses for public health investigations and support research.
Service overview
Forensic Toxicology, Drugs and Driving Toxicology and Drug Toxicology Unit
These teams provide highly specialised analytical services. They perform toxicology testing to identify instances of drug use and intoxication, and cause of death through the provision of highly specialised analytical services.
Water Microbiology, Trace Inorganic, Clinical & Environmental Toxicology Legionella Reference laboratories
Our teams provide specialised microbiological and chemical water testing services. They help keep our drinking water supplies safe and building water systems free of Legionella.
Find out more
Forensic Toxicology
Analytical toxicological testing to support NSW heath and justice systems.
Environmental Microbiology & Toxicology Testing
Testing to support the environmental health and safety of NSW communities.
Staff Contact
Dr. Santiago Vazquez
Operations Director, Forensic & Environmental Toxicology
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Media Contact
NSW Health Pathology
Media Manager
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Newsroom
1st November , 2025
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15th August , 2025
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27th June , 2025
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5th January , 2025
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1st October , 2024
Welcoming Sabrina to our forensics team
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24th May , 2024
When in doubt, go to the library
Did you know that NSW Health Pathology's Forensic & Analytical..
13th March , 2024
Investigating the chemicals in herbal medicines
A forensic scientist at NSW Health Pathology has been granted..
3rd November , 2023
High-dose MDMA drug warning for NSW
NSW Health is warning the public of multiple high-dose MDMA..
23rd October , 2023
Challenges of testing urine for drugs of abuse
Testing urine for drugs is a well-accepted scientific process, providing..
6th October , 2023
Take a look inside a compulsory drug treatment centre
Here at NSW Health Pathology we spend a lot of..
Connect with us
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
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A NSW Government website
Find a collection centre
We accept all referrals
Payments
Contact us
A NSW Government website
Quick links
Find a collection centre
Payments
We accept all referrals
Contact us
Home
Services
Forensic & Environmental Toxicology
Testing to support NSW health and justice systems.
Services
Clinical Pathology
Anatomical Pathology
Chemical Pathology
Haematology
Immunology
Microbiology
Pre and Post-Analytics
Transfusion
Public Health Pathology
Genomics
Rare Diseases
Cancer Genomics
Pathogen Genomics
State-wide Sequencing Service
Point of Care Testing
Forensic Medicine
Non-Coronial Autopsy Service
Forensic & Environmental Toxicology
Forensic Toxicology
Environmental Microbiology & Toxicology
Criminalistics
Forensic Biology & DNA Analysis
Illicit Drugs Analysis
Chemical Criminalistics
Perinatal Postmortem
Information For Families
Information For Clinicians & Referrers
Biobanking
For Healthcare Professionals
Research
On this page
About our Forensic & Environmental Toxicology service
Service overview
Staff Specialist
Related Media
About our Forensic & Environmental Toxicology service
Our Forensic and Environmental Toxicology laboratories are part of NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic & Analytical Science Service.
They work with:
NSW Health
Environmental Health Branch
Public Health Network
NSW Coroners Court
Department of Communities and Justice
NSW Police Force
Transport for NSW.
Teams provide independent, objective analysis for matters including coronial cases, drug-affected individuals, and drinking water and environmental water.
They provide bespoke analyses for public health investigations and support research.
Service overview
Forensic Toxicology, Drugs and Driving Toxicology and Drug Toxicology Unit
These teams provide highly specialised analytical services. They perform toxicology testing to identify instances of drug use and intoxication, and cause of death through the provision of highly specialised analytical services.
Water Microbiology, Trace Inorganic, Clinical & Environmental Toxicology Legionella Reference laboratories
Our teams provide specialised microbiological and chemical water testing services. They help keep our drinking water supplies safe and building water systems free of Legionella.
Find out more
Forensic Toxicology
Analytical toxicological testing to support NSW heath and justice systems.
Environmental Microbiology & Toxicology Testing
Testing to support the environmental health and safety of NSW communities.
Staff Contact
Dr. Santiago Vazquez
Operations Director, Forensic & Environmental Toxicology
View Profile
Media Contact
NSW Health Pathology
Media Manager
View Profile
Related Media
Newsroom
1st November , 2025
Meet Stacey Richards, Senior Scientist at our Forensic Toxicology Laboratory
Stacey has always been curious with a desire to know..
15th August , 2025
Meet our superstar scientists for Science Week 2025!
Come behind the laboratory doors and meet some of the..
27th June , 2025
FASS family farewells long-serving scientific officer
Scientific Officer at NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic & Analytical Science..
5th January , 2025
The contribution of NSW Health Pathology to medical research: the first 10 years
Leading researcher at NSW Health Pathology Prof Emmanuel Favaloro has..
1st October , 2024
Welcoming Sabrina to our forensics team
University of Western Sydney student and proud Wiradjuri woman Sabrina..
24th May , 2024
When in doubt, go to the library
Did you know that NSW Health Pathology's Forensic & Analytical..
13th March , 2024
Investigating the chemicals in herbal medicines
A forensic scientist at NSW Health Pathology has been granted..
3rd November , 2023
High-dose MDMA drug warning for NSW
NSW Health is warning the public of multiple high-dose MDMA..
23rd October , 2023
Challenges of testing urine for drugs of abuse
Testing urine for drugs is a well-accepted scientific process, providing..
6th October , 2023
Take a look inside a compulsory drug treatment centre
Here at NSW Health Pathology we spend a lot of..
Connect with us
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
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