Drug Primer: Fentanyl

by Kevin Shanks, M.S., D-ABFT-FT Fentanyl was originally synthesized by Paul Janssen in 1960 and was initially marketed as Sublimaze® and used as a general anesthetic. In the mid-1990s, fentanyl was introduced to the pharmaceutical market as a transdermal patch and...

Novel Emerging Compounds Panel Update

By Matt Zollman, Director of Operations and Product Management In the spirit of continual improvement, to provide the most relevant panels and tests in the industry, our products are periodically updated as new compounds emerge and older compounds cease to be relevant...

Day of the Dead 2021

From Phil Roberts, CEO Today Axis celebrates The Day of the Dead! Some history on this cultural and religious holiday… The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos or Día de los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated from 31st October through 2nd of November...

NAME 2021 Recap!

By Phil Roberts, CEO It was terrific connecting in person this year in West Palm Beach! Dr. George Behonick, Axis’ Lab Director and Chief Toxicologist, and Trevor Templin, Axis’ Operational Services Manager, and I enjoyed visiting with everyone. Dr....

NAME 2021 Annual Meeting – October 15-19, 2021

Axis Forensic Toxicology is pleased to be attending the NAME 2021 Annual Meeting later this month in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Behonick, Axis’ Lab Director and Chief Toxicologist, will be presenting Case Report: Detection of Novel Psychoactive Drugs in the Context...