Overview
Toxicologists analyze biological samples, advise on poisoning management and support forensic investigations with interpretation of toxicology results.
Clinical Consultation
They guide clinicians on antidotes, drug interactions and therapeutic monitoring and assist in managing overdoses and adverse drug events.
Forensic and Public Health Roles
Toxicologists support medicolegal cases, workplace exposure assessments and surveillance for emerging toxic threats such as novel synthetic drugs.
Training and Methods
Toxicologists have backgrounds in pathology, chemistry or pharmacology and use mass spectrometry, immunoassays and pharmacokinetic modeling for interpretation.