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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a copy of my blood test results?

The defendant or their attorney can contact the District Attorney in the county of offense, the Department of Public Safety/Service Oklahoma, or the defendant/defendant’s attorney may send a letter to the OSBI requesting the blood test results.

Click here for the form to request a copy of your blood test results.

For defense attorneys requesting the blood test results for their client, please fill out the letter template here, print the letter template on your firm's official letterhead, and mail to:

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Attn: Toxicology Unit
800 E. 2nd Street
Edmond, OK 73034

The request can also be faxed to 405-330-6974 or emailed to [email protected].

How do I request an independent test?

The defendant/defendant’s attorney may request an independent test of the defendant’s blood sample at the defendant’s own expense. The defendant is responsible for making all necessary arrangements for the independent testing of their sample.

Click here for the form to request independent testing of your blood sample.

For defense attorneys requesting independent testing of their client's blood sample, please fill out the letter template here, print the letter template on your firm's official letterhead, and mail to:

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Attn: Toxicology Unit
800 E. 2nd Street
Edmond, OK 73034

The request can also be faxed to 405-330-6974 or emailed to [email protected].

 

How long do you hold the blood samples?

The defendant’s specimen will be retained for 60 days from the date of collection in accordance with Title 47 O.S. § 752. Remaining specimens involving impaired driving may be destroyed after 4 months from the date received by the OSBI.

How do I obtain kits for sample collection?

OSBI Blood Specimen Collection Kits are available to law enforcement agencies in the State of Oklahoma.  Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) kits are also available for hospitals. Please see OSBI Kit & Supply Request Form for obtaining blood kits or DFSA kits. 

Is the Toxicology lab accredited?

Yes, the OSBI Toxicology Lab is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)- National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Learn about the OSBI Forensic Laboratory System accreditation.

What types of samples will the Toxicology Lab analyze?

Blood samples should be collected in grey top tubes (or equivalent) containing 10% potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride to preserve the samples.  The OSBI provides grey top tubes and/or blood vials containing these preservatives to customers (OSBI Blood Specimen Collection Kit or Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Kits).  Hospital or clinical specimens containing serum or plasma collected pursuant to medical treatment may also be submitted.  NOTE:  Serum/plasma ethanol concentrations are higher than corresponding whole blood concentrations.

The Toxicology Lab will also analyze urine (drug-facilitated sexual assaults) and unknown liquids believed to contain alcohol (alcoholic beverage content).

I have a question about my blood test results. Who do I contact?

Contact the Criminalist who issued the report by calling 405-330-6724.

How should samples be stored until they are ready to be submitted to the OSBI?

Storage of specimens shall be accomplished in such manner to uphold the identity and integrity of specimens, maintain chain of custody, exclude tampering with and unauthorized access to or exchange or loss of specimens, and provide requisite security for evidentiary purposes.  Refrigeration of biological samples is recommended; Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Kits REQUIRE refrigeration.