Drug & alcohol
testing specialists
Fast, accredited testing. Reliable Results.
From a single question to a complex case, at Cansford Labs we have the tests, the science, and the people to give you the answers you need.
We’re Cansford, and since 2011 we’ve helped solicitors, social workers, employers, families and individuals across the UK get clear, reliable drug and alcohol testing answers.
Drug Testing
When you need clarity around drug use, our testing provides answers you can trust. We identify a wide range of substances quickly and accurately, helping you understand patterns of use and make informed choices.
alcohol testing
We provide rapid, accurate and discreet hair strand and blood testing of alcohol consumption. We are the UK’s only laboratory to offer segmented hair testing.
DNA Testing
We offer MoJ accredited DNA testing services to individuals and organisations across the UK – with results back in 3–5 days.
Why cansford labs?
In house lab
Our samples stay with us from arrival to result, giving us full control over quality, accuracy, and turnaround time. It is rarer than you might think, and it matters more than most people realise.
ever growing list of substances
The landscape of drug use changes constantly, and our testing keeps pace with it. We continually expand what we test for so our clients always have the full picture.
A broad reach, a personal approach
We work with individuals, families, legal professionals, and employer, but whoever you are, you will always speak to someone who takes the time to understand what you actually need.
Decades of scientific heritage
Our founders were the first to bring hair strand testing to the UK, and that pioneering approach has shaped everything we have built since.
Speak to our team
about your testing
requirements
Clear, detailed, and court ready – our expert report writing service provides everything you need to support your case.
We know that no two cases are the same, so at Cansford we analyse multiple sample types to find the detection window and context that best fits your drug and alcohol testing needs.
Trusted by professionals and individuals nationwide
