EXHIBIT 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
333-74562 on Form S-3 dated December 5, 2001, No. 333-44942 on Form S-3/A dated
September 6, 2000, No. 333-28783 on Form S-3 dated October 8, 1997, No.
333-24371 on Form S-8 dated April 2, 1997, No. 333-18547 on Form S-3 dated
February 14, 1997, No. 33-89646 on Form S-8 dated February 21, 1995, No.
33-71490 on Form S-8 dated November 11, 1993, No. 33-71596 on Form S-8 dated
November 11, 1993, and No. 33-49474 on Form S-8 dated July 10, 1992 of our
report dated April 26, 2002, appearing in this Current Report on Form 8-K/A of
MEDTOX Scientific, Inc. dated May 3, 2002.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP


Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 3, 2002