Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle drug testing in Overbrook, Alabama. Whether you require a hair drug or alcohol test, our specialty lies in hair testing, with facilities available across the nation, capable of performing such tests. Typically, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the head or body suffice. Hair can be tested for drugs, alcohol/ETG, or tailored testing needs.
Recently, drug testing methods increasingly favor hair follicle drug tests. Employers, courts, and Substance Abuse experts prefer hair over urine tests. Hair follicle tests suit companies enforcing zero-tolerance policies and individuals on probation, providing drug use detection over 90 days and collected under supervision, making cheating difficult. However, for recent drug use within 5 days, urine tests remain precise.
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When you're searching for hair drug testing near me or hair drug testing locations, we provide a simple and convenient process to find a drug and alcohol testing location near you that is certified to provide all of your drug and alcohol testing needs.
Utilizing hair testing has become recognized as an effective mechanism for identifying drug and alcohol consumption. Hair captures a comprehensive timeline of substances by enclosing biomarkers in the fibers of the hair's gradual growth. When sampled near the scalp, hair can reveal substance use for an estimated 3-month period. Hair collection is straightforward, relatively tamper-proof, and convenient to send.
A 1.5-inch segment consisting of approximately 200 hair strands (comparable to the thickness of a #2 pencil) from near the scalp yields 100mg, the preferred sample size for analysis and confirmation. For EtG, additional tests, or screening beyond 10 panels, 150mg of hair is suggested. We advise measuring the sample using a jeweler’s scale. If scalp hair is lacking, a similar quantity of body hair can be collected. When we mention head hair, we mean scalp hair exclusively. Body hair includes all other types (facial, axillary, etc.).
Process Overview
The four key stages in a lab's analysis of a drug test result include Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning entails introducing a sample into a laboratory's system. This step consists of confirming that the sample was securely sealed and transported, assigning a random LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and completing any required data input not covered by an electronic chain of custody system.
Screening involves a preliminary rapid assessment for substances of abuse. While Screening offers an economical means to exclude drug use in many cases, a positive result requires confirmation to be valid legally. Any samples that screen positively require follow-up confirmation testing.
If a sample screens positively, additional hair is taken from the main sample for Extraction. During Extraction, drugs are extracted from hair at significantly lower concentrations compared to other methodologies (e.g., urine or oral fluid), which makes hair drug testing notably challenging.
Confirmation of positive screening results is performed through techniques like GC/MS, GC/MS/MS or LC/MS/MS. All positive samples are cleaned prior to confirmation if necessary. Each step from Accessioning to Confirmation is thoroughly reviewed under the CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair designation and ISO / IEC 17025 accreditation.
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Note: Commonly called "hair follicle tests," the analysis targets the hair strand, not the follicle beneath the skin.
Hair follicle testing in Overbrook, AL, surpasses urine testing by offering unmatched detection accuracy and reliability.
Comparison:
Hair follicle testing in Overbrook, AL, provides an extensive detection window, identifying drug use over a prolonged period, up to 90 days.
Benefits of Extended Detection:
In Overbrook, AL, hair follicle drug tests offer a tamper-resistant testing method that significantly lowers the risk of sample adulteration.
Key Features:
Testing in Overbrook, AL is made convenient with our nationwide centers providing quick and easy access.
Highlights:
The process in Overbrook, AL is simple and confidential, ensuring privacy and ease when ordering, taking tests, and receiving results.
Process Overview:
In Overbrook, AL, we offer affordable pricing and quick turnaround times, delivering superb value for businesses of all sizes.
Affordability and Speed:
In Overbrook, AL, hair follicle drug tests are renowned for their quick and accurate results. The precision of these tests is unmatched, providing a high level of accuracy in detecting substance use.
Fast and Reliable:
Employers in Overbrook, AL, enjoy compliance and peace of mind using hair follicle testing, adhering to workplace drug-free policies.
Ensuring Compliance:
