Toxicology, Trace Metals and Metabolic Biochemistry

Specialist services for the investigation of drugs of abuse screening, metabolic laboratory studies and the investigation of trace metals are provided as part of the Department of Specialist Laboratory Medicine in Block 46 at SJUH.

Guidance on our drugs of abuse testing service and result interpretation can be found using this link User Information - Drugs of Abuse in Urine

Information on all other tests can be found on tests and tubes.

The trace elements service provides a comprehensive service that includes indicators of nutrition and heavy metal toxicity. Information on all tests can be found in tests and tubes. Guidance on sample collection and transport of biopsy samples for tissue copper and iron can be found in the Protocol for the collection and transport of biopsy samples for tissue copper and iron estimation Web Page. For urgent requests and for discussion and advice, contact details are given below.

The Laboratory is open from 08.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday.

There is no formal commitment to provide an analytical service outside opening hours, but this may be possible following prior discussion with the contacts listed below. If you have an urgent request or enquiry please contact the laboratory on 0113 206 6063.

We are located at St James’s University Hospital site, Block 46, Chancellor Wing

Toxicology, Trace Metals and Metabolic Laboratory
Specialist Laboratory Medicine
Block 46
St James’s University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds, LS9 7TF

Key Contacts:

Toxicology, Trace Metals and Metabolic Lab

0113 206 6063