Toxicology and Drug Research at ADC
The work runs from food safety checks to forensic investigations for the Public Prosecutor, and supports treating physicians, the Curaçao Medicines Registration Committee and producers across the island.
What We Do
From forensics to food safety: widely applicable toxicological expertise We carry out analytical-chemical and bioanalytical research for a diverse range of applications:
Judicial and forensic investigation
Support in police and judicial matters, including alcohol and drug tests in blood and urine, toxin screenings and post-mortem toxicology.
Clinical toxicological and pharmaceutical research
- Clinical toxicology. Supports treating physicians when a patient has been exposed to an unknown substance or to too much of a known one. The panel covers common medicines and drugs of abuse, with substance and concentration reported.
- Forensic investigation. At the request of the police, customs and the Public Prosecutor, we test for substances listed under the Opium Country Ordinance of 1960, primarily drugs.
- Pharmaceutical analysis. Supports the Curaçao Medicines Registration Committee’s review of new medicines, with analysis of pharmacy-compounded preparations and pharmaceutical raw materials.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring. Measures medicine concentration in body material so the prescribing doctor can fine-tune the dose. Used in epilepsy, manic depression and rejection prevention after transplantation, among others.
- Product testing and food safety. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances such as methanol, acetone, bitrex and tert-butyl alcohol, plus ethanol content in alcoholic beverages.
- Soil analysis. Physical-chemical work and metals analysis on soil samples.
- Nutrition table values. Verifying the average values of nutrients in a product against independent national and international datasets, and analysing the composition of nutrients on request.
Drug and supplement research
Food safety & product research
Environmental and soil investigation
Toxicology
Drug and alcohol testing
For businesses, individuals and sports organizations
We offer professional drug and alcohol testing to support safety, health and performance policies. Our services include:
- Work-related screening (e.g., pre-employment, incidents, random testing)
- Personal tests for individuals
- Preventive and control tests for sports organizations and athletes
- Execution on location or in our clinic
- Reporting within 24 hours after collection
Advice and support
Our toxicologists and researchers support healthcare providers, government departments, judicial authorities and companies with interpretation of results, risk analyses and advice. We also offer custom research on commission.
For whom?
Our services are intended for:
- Police, customs and the Public Prosecutor of Curaçao.
- Treating physicians and hospitals.
- The Curaçao Medicines Registration Committee.
- Local and international producers of food, beverages and pharmaceutical raw materials.
- Government bodies and private clients commissioning soil or nutrition analysis.
- Sports organizations and athletes.
- Educational institutions.
- Environmental and health consultants.
- Individuals with questions about substance use or product safety.
Need research on drug use, supplement safety, chemical contamination or substance abuse? ADC will help you further, even if you are not a healthcare institution.
Why ADC?
- Broad expertise in toxicological, pharmaceutical and forensic research.
- ISO 15189 accredited since 2016 (M297).
- Forensic, clinical, pharmaceutical and food safety under one department.
- Direct partner of police, customs, the Public Prosecutor and the Medicines Registration Committee.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring available locally.
- Soil and product testing for local and international producers
Want to know more?
Would you like more information or submit a request for research? Contact ADC or discuss this with your doctor, inspection service, employer or sports organization. We are happy to think along with you.
The full scope of accreditation is on rva.nl under registration number M297.