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Toxicology is the scientific study of how chemical substances adversely affect living organisms. Within this discipline, clinical and forensic toxicology are key specialized fields, alongside other important areas such as food safety, environmental health, and occupational health.
Clinical toxicology focuses on diagnosing and managing poisoning and adverse drug reactions, with the goal of helping ensure efficient treatment and supporting patient health. Forensic toxicology, in contrast, applies toxicological science to legal investigations—uncovering evidence of poisoning, drug use, and substance abuse in criminal and civil cases.
Modern toxicology relies on advanced analytical techniques such as gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry to detect, identify, and quantify substances in blood, urine, and other biological matrices with exceptional precision and sensitivity.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to advancing these analytical technologies—supporting toxicologists to detect a broader range of substances at trace levels, generate precise and reproducible results, and ultimately provide important data that supports clinical decision-making, treatment, and forensic investigations.
Featured applications
Toxins
Toxins in foods, pharmaceuticals, and the environment—such as pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and packaging—can pose significant health risks. Screen and confirm trace organic and inorganic compounds in your samples using our integrated trace element analysis solutions.
Volatiles screening and quantitation
Blood alcohol content (BAC) analysis is vital in law enforcement for measuring intoxication levels and serves as a rough measure of impairment. Learn about our complete solution from sample preparation to data analysis.
Environmental contaminant analysis
Detect and quantify a wide range of environmental contaminants such as inorganic ions, heavy metals, microplastics, pesticides, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), hormones, and pharmaceutical products in various matrices including air, drinking water, wastewater, and soils.
For Research Use or Further Manufacturing. Not for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.