Toxicology tests can detect the presence of drugs or alcohol in your system. If you suspect that you have been drugged as part of a sexual assault or another crime, it is important to understand the constraints of toxicology testing.<\/p>\n
Toxicology testing is a medical procedure where urine, blood, or other bodily fluids are tested for the presence of drugs, alcohol, or other substances. This testing is important because certain substances used in sexual assault or drug-facilitated crimes can leave your system quickly.<\/p>\n
If you suspect that you were drugged, it’s most effective to get toxicology testing as soon as possible. Substances used in drugging may leave the body within hours, so the sooner you get tested, the more likely it is that the drugs will be detected.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a breakdown of <\/span>time sensitivity<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n You can access toxicology testing through any hospital emergency department, where Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)<\/strong> can help collect the necessary samples (urine, blood, etc.) and send them for analysis.<\/p>\n When you arrive at the hospital, tell the intake coordinator that you suspect you\u2019ve been drugged or sexually assaulted. They will guide you through the process and connect you with the necessary care, including toxicology testing.<\/p>\n We often recommend that BU students go to Beth Israel; however, the following hospitals in Boston, MA, also provide SANE services and toxicology testing. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n Yes, you can request testing to be done anonymously. This means that your personal details do not need to be connected to the toxicology test results if you choose not to report the incident to the police at that time. However, if you later decide to pursue legal action, the evidence may be used.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Toxicology tests can detect the presence of drugs or alcohol in your system. If you suspect that you have been drugged as part of a sexual assault or another crime, it is important to understand the constraints of toxicology testing. What is Toxicology Testing? Toxicology testing is a medical procedure where urine, blood, or other […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23490,"featured_media":0,"parent":3105,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3115"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23490"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3115"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4136,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3115\/revisions\/4136"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
How to Get Toxicology Testing in Boston<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nHospitals Offering Toxicology Testing in Boston<\/strong><\/h3>
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Can You Test Anonymously?<\/h5>\n
Your Rights Regarding Toxicology Testing<\/b><\/h3>\n
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