Zacariah L. Hildenbrand | Authors

Zacariah L. Hildenbrand is a partner of Medusa Analytical. He sits on the scientific advisory board of the Collaborative Laboratories for Environmental Analysis and Remediation (CLEAR), is a director of the Curtis Mathes Corporation (OTC:TLED), and is Research Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, USA. Hildenbrand’s research has produced more than 60 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and textbook chapters. He is regarded as an expert in point source attribution and has participated in some of the highest profile oil and gas contamination cases across the United States.

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LCGC Blog: Forensics Laboratories Underassess Uncertainty in Blood Alcohol Determinations

The level of uncertainty provided by most forensic laboratories for reported blood alcohol results has been woefully underassessed. Not only is this bad science, but someone’s civil liberties may be at stake.

Forensics Laboratories Underassess Uncertainty in Blood Alcohol Determinations

Forensic laboratories need to revise their procedures for uncertainty assessment in blood alcohol determinations. We explain why.

The LCGC Blog: Forensics Laboratories Underassess Uncertainty in Blood Alcohol Determinations

The level of uncertainty provided by most forensic laboratories for reported blood alcohol results has been woefully underassessed. Not only is this bad science, but someone’s civil liberties may be at stake.

Laboratory Accreditation Is Not a Cloak of Infallibility

Reviewing your contract laboratory’s QA/QC protocols can reveal much about the accuracy of the data the lab generates. Here is what to look for.

Laboratory Accreditation is Not a Cloak of Infallibility

How can you know for sure if the analytical laboratory producing your results is processing reliable data?