The mission of the CTQ : Providing toxicological expertise to the Québec health network.
Contributing to research through the development and application of biomarkers.
Developing and applying specialized analytical methods to evaluate human exposure to heavy metals, solvents and their metabolites, pesticides and other environmental pollutants.
Performing emergency toxicological screens for drugs of abuse and other drugs.
Organizing external quality assessment schemes for toxic substances in blood and urine, with over 250 participants from 30 countries.
