Several factors contribute to the high costs associated with toxicology:
1. Specialized Equipment: Advanced machinery, such as mass spectrometers and chromatography systems, are essential for precise measurement and analysis. 2. Skilled Workforce: Hiring and training toxicologists, lab technicians, and other experts are costly. 3. Complex Testing Protocols: Multi-stage testing from cellular models to human trials is both time-consuming and expensive. 4. Regulatory Compliance: Meeting regulatory standards requires thorough documentation, repeated testing, and sometimes, additional studies. 5. Ethical Considerations: Adhering to ethical guidelines in animal testing and human trials can require additional measures and costs.
