Hair testing is
a proven drug testing method that not only detects if drugs of abuse have been used, but can also provide highly accurate,
quantitative data on long-term drug use for up to ninety (90) days prior to the test date.
Hair testing yields up to three or more times as many positive users than urine
— making it a proven alternative testing method. Hair testing is an ideal solution for pre-employment and random
testing protocols. It is NOT an appropriate method for post-accident or reasonable suspicion testing. In both
of these situations, the drug testing procedure should detect the drug use of any individual as close as possible to the time
of the incident.
Using FDA-cleared testing reagents, this lab-based
test offers the advantages of easy specimen collection and highly accurate results that meet the same reference standards
as urine testing.
In
addition, there are no known methods for sample adulteration (hair washing will not dilute the sample).Sample adulteration concerns are greatly reduced,
as washing or bleaching hair will not “dilute” the sample. Any known products being sold on the market which
claim to wash or remove drugs from the hair have been tested by our laboratory and have been proven to be ineffective.
Fast turnaround of results is available, with negative results
being reported within 24 hours of specimen receipt at the laboratory. Non-negative results are confirmed using gas chromatography/mass
spectrometry (GC/MS) or gas chromatography/mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (GC/MS/MS) within 48 to 72 hours.
Test results upheld by state and federal courts and in administrative agency hearings and arbitrations.
Many court systems rely on the technology of hair testing in their juvenile cases, probationary and diversionary programs.
Government studies reveal that each drug user costs a company between
$7,000-$10,000 annually. By routinely detecting as many as 3+ times more drug users than urinalysis, hair
testing offers the most cost-effective and efficient method for drug testing.
Hair testing can test for the following classes of drugs:
NOTE: Our policy does not allow us to advise or consult with you concerning a test we did not
perform. Consultations and advice is reserved for clients and/or individuals that our facility has performed testing
for. We apologize for this inconvenience; however, these types of calls can consume our time, thus not allowing us to
serve those who are paying for our services. If we may provide you with drug testing services for yourself, your company,
etc., feel free to contact us.