EXHIBIT 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Pre-Effective Amendment #1
to the Registration Statement No. 333-44942 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
September 6, 2000
