The Central Laboratory is within walking distance of historic downtown Richmond, the Virginia State Capitol, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, the Richmond Convention Center and the Richmond Coliseum. Quick Links FOIA Policy Web Policy Contact Us Strategic and Service Area Plans eVA Expenditures Translation Disclaimer Contact Us 700 North Fifth Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.786.2281 Regional Lab Information Copyright ยฉ 2005 - 2026 Virginia Department of Forensic Science The Central Laboratory in Richmond was constructed in the late 1990s, and DFS is in the process of a capital project to replace the laboratory and state departmental offices, which are currently housed in leased space across the street from the Central Laboratory. Retraining classes are conducted in the following areas: Richmond, Manassas, Tidewater, Roanoke, Blackstone and Bristol.

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What happens if an operator misses a retraining class and his license expires? DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 700 North 5TH Street A Nationally Accredited Laboratory Richmond, Virginia 23219-1416 dfs.virginia.gov (804) 786-2281 FAX (804) 786-6857 The Central Toxicology Section in Richmond also tests suspected alcoholic beverages submitted by law enforcement agencies. Most of these cases involve the investigation of minors in possession of alcohol, open intoxicants in vehicles and illegal sale/distribution of alcohol.