Family law and
child proceedings
Fast, reliable testing. Trusted results.
Drug and alcohol testing you can rely on
When you’re handling sensitive cases, having clear, reliable evidence can make all the difference. At Cansford Labs, we provide expert drug, alcohol, and DNA testing designed to give you confidence in your decisions and in court.
Our approach is built around accuracy, speed and clarity, so you can focus on your clients while we handle the science. We aim to make testing straightforward, professional, and supportive for everyone involved.
Why family law professionals work with us
Trusted, court-ready results
Our UKAS-accredited lab delivers results you can rely on. Reports are clear, detailed and easy to understand, so you have evidence that stands up under scrutiny without confusion or uncertainty.
Insight over assumption
Whether you need to understand patterns of drug or alcohol use or confirm biological relationships, our testing provides facts, not opinions. This helps you manage risk, support your clients and present evidence confidently.
Professional, empathetic collections
Our nationwide network of trained collectors ensures clients feel comfortable and respected. They’re experienced in working with sensitive cases and know how to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
Our test types
drug testing
alcohol testing
drug testing
expert report writing
Clear, detailed, and court ready – our expert report writing service provides everything you need to support your case.
Family Law alcohol & Drug testing FAQs
How are these samples taken?
Hair samples are usually taken from the head, but can also be collected from areas like the chest, legs, or arms. A trained collector uses scissors to cut a small sample, about the size of a shoelace, which is then sealed in a tamper-proof envelope and sent to the lab.
To ensure accurate results, it’s important that a trained professional collects the sample. Professionals like a GP or solicitor are acceptable, but we recommend using a trained collector.
At Cansford, we provide expert collectors who can arrive anywhere in the UK within 48 hours, making the process as comfortable as possible for the donor.
How far back can a hair strand drug test detect drug use?
Hair samples are usually taken from the head, but can also be collected from areas like the chest, legs, or arms. A trained collector uses scissors to cut a small sample, about the size of a shoelace, which is then sealed in a tamper-proof envelope and sent to the lab.
To ensure accurate results, it’s important that a trained professional collects the sample. Professionals like a GP or solicitor are acceptable, but we recommend using a trained collector.
At Cansford, we provide expert collectors who can arrive anywhere in the UK within 48 hours, making the process as comfortable as possible for the donor.
How far back can a hair strand drug test detect drug use?
Hair samples are usually taken from the head, but can also be collected from areas like the chest, legs, or arms. A trained collector uses scissors to cut a small sample, about the size of a shoelace, which is then sealed in a tamper-proof envelope and sent to the lab.
To ensure accurate results, it’s important that a trained professional collects the sample. Professionals like a GP or solicitor are acceptable, but we recommend using a trained collector.
At Cansford, we provide expert collectors who can arrive anywhere in the UK within 48 hours, making the process as comfortable as possible for the donor.
How far back can a hair strand drug test detect drug use?
Hair samples are usually taken from the head, but can also be collected from areas like the chest, legs, or arms. A trained collector uses scissors to cut a small sample, about the size of a shoelace, which is then sealed in a tamper-proof envelope and sent to the lab.
To ensure accurate results, it’s important that a trained professional collects the sample. Professionals like a GP or solicitor are acceptable, but we recommend using a trained collector.
At Cansford, we provide expert collectors who can arrive anywhere in the UK within 48 hours, making the process as comfortable as possible for the donor.