EXHIBIT 23.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
MEDTOX  Scientific,  Inc. on Form S-3 of our report,  dated  February  18, 2000,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of MEDTOX  Scientific,  Inc. for the
year  ended  December  31,  1999 and to the  reference  to us under the  caption
"Experts" in the Prospectus which is part of this Registration Statement.

                                                      /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
                                                      DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 29, 2000



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