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.
