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In San Pedro, Colorado, Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle drug assessments. Specializing in hair-based tests for drugs and alcohol, our national network of testing locations ensures convenient access. The process typically requires 1.5 to 2-inch hair samples from the head or body, adaptable for screening drugs, alcohol/ETG, or other specific testing needs.
Hair follicle testing is increasingly preferred over traditional urine methods by employers, courts, and substance abuse experts, owing to their zero-tolerance policies. These tests offer a longer detection window, revealing drug use up to 90 days prior. Unlike urine tests, hair tests are performed under observation, making tampering nearly impossible. Nonetheless, urine tests remain accurate for recent usage within the past 5 days.
In San Pedro, Colorado, Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle drug assessments. Specializing in hair-based tests for drugs and alcohol, our national network of testing locations ensures convenient access. The process typically requires 1.5 to 2-inch hair samples from the head or body, adaptable for screening drugs, alcohol/ETG, or other specific testing needs.
Hair follicle testing is increasingly preferred over traditional urine methods by employers, courts, and substance abuse experts, owing to their zero-tolerance policies. These tests offer a longer detection window, revealing drug use up to 90 days prior. Unlike urine tests, hair tests are performed under observation, making tampering nearly impossible. Nonetheless, urine tests remain accurate for recent usage within the past 5 days.
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Hair examination has emerged as an effective instrument for identifying substance and alcohol consumption. Hair serves as a historical record of alcohol and drug use by embedding biomarkers in the fibers of the hair strand as it grows. When obtained near the scalp, hair can offer up to roughly a three-month detection period for alcohol and drugs. Hair is easy to gather, fairly resistant to tampering, and convenient to transport.
A 1.5-inch segment of roughly 200 hair strands (approximating the size of a #2 pencil) nearest the scalp will yield about 100mg, the optimal sample needed for screening and confirmation. For EtG, additional tests, and/or analyses beyond 10 panels, 150mg of the sample is advised. Using a jeweler’s scale for specimen weighing is recommended. If scalp hair is not available, a similar quantity of body hair can be gathered. 'Head hair' refers exclusively to scalp hair, whereas 'body hair' pertains to other types of hair (facial, axillary, etc.).
Process Overview
The laboratory evaluation of a drug test result involves four key steps: Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning denotes the initial integration of a sample into a laboratory’s framework. This step involves checking if the sample was properly sealed and transported, allocating a random LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and performing any necessary data input not captured via an electronic chain of custody system.
Screening entails a preliminary assessment for detecting drugs of abuse. While Screening is a financially efficient means of eliminating drug presence in most samples, a positive screen result necessitates verification to be lawful in court. Any samples flagged as presumptive positives during Screening require additional confirmation.
When a sample shows a presumptive positive in Screening, additional hair is extracted from the original sample for the Extraction stage. Here, drugs are isolated from hair at a markedly lower concentration than in alternative methods (e.g., urine or oral fluid), making hair drug testing the most challenging type to execute.
Confirmation of any positive screening outcome is carried out using GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, or LC/MS/MS. All presumptive positive samples are cleansed prior to confirmation when necessary. The entire lab process from Accessioning to Confirmation is reviewed under both the CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair designation and the accreditation to ISO / IEC 17025 benchmarks.
Advantages of hair drug testing:
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Note: Although commonly termed as "hair follicle tests", the examination itself analyzes the hair strand, not the follicle beneath the scalp.
Why Choose Hair Testing? Hair follicle tests in San Pedro, CO, surpass traditional urine tests with their superior accuracy and detection reliability. Hair samples eliminate many of the evasion tactics common with urine samples, providing a trustworthy insight into substance use. The extended detection window of hair tests beats the limited snapshot urine tests provide.
Employers in San Pedro, CO, benefit from the extended detection window of hair follicle tests. By screening substance use over a 90-day period, these tests offer a comprehensive overview of an individual's drug history. This detailed insight is critical for maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace environment.
Integrity and Reliability Hair follicle drug tests in San Pedro, CO, stand out for their tamper-resistant nature. By significantly minimizing the chances of sample adulteration, these tests offer undeniable reliability and integrity, delivering indisputable results that are crucial for informed decision-making in sensitive environments.
Convenient Testing Locations In San Pedro, CO, and beyond, our nationwide network of testing centers guarantees easy access to hair follicle testing services. This widespread presence ensures that testing is quick, hassle-free, and convenient for everyone, providing an effortless experience regardless of your location.
In San Pedro, CO, hair follicle testing is a simple and confidential process. From ordering to receiving results, every step maintains privacy and convenience, addressing concerns about ease of use and discretion. This ensures a stress-free experience for all participants.
Affordable and Fast Offering competitive pricing and quick turnaround times, our hair follicle testing in San Pedro, CO, provides excellent value for businesses of all sizes. With affordable options and rapid results, companies can confidently manage their drug testing needs without financial strain.
In San Pedro, CO, hair follicle tests are renowned for their precision and swift results. They excel in accurately detecting substance use, making them the preferred choice for timely and reliable drug testing outcomes. Their application in various sectors ensures prompt decision-making and efficient substance abuse detection.
Hair follicle testing in San Pedro, CO, ensures compliance with workplace drug policies, giving employers peace of mind. By adopting these tests, businesses significantly reduce legal risks while fostering a safe and compliant work environment, reinforcing their commitment to a drug-free workplace.
With its multidisciplinary nature, hair testing brings together researchers, scientists, and experts from various domains to develop innovative techniques, explore new methodologies, and address emerging concerns, responding to the ever-evolving challenges of drug abuse, therapeutic drug monitoring, and environmental exposures to pollutants.
The joint meeting of the Society of Hair Testing (SoHT) and the Italian Group of Forensic Toxicologists (GTFI) was organized in Verona, June 8–10, 2022, and hosted by the Legal Medicine team of the Verona University Hospital, directed by Franco Tagliaro together with Federica Bortolotti and Rossella Gottardo.
It served as a prominent platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, facilitating groundbreaking advancements in hair testing and analysis. In this special issue of Drug Testing and Analysis, we aim to showcase the remarkable manuscripts presented at this significant event, shedding light on the latest research and highlighting the future directions in this field.
Novel Analytical Techniques: The Verona meeting witnessed the unveiling of cutting-edge analytical techniques, offering enhanced sensitivity, selectivity, and accuracy for drug testing. Remarkable advancements in sample preparation, detection, and identification of drug compounds have been presented. The manuscripts in this section presented novel approaches, such as multianalyte methods and on-line preparation which can enable rapid analysis and improve thorough forensic investigations.
Biomarkers and Pharmacokinetics: The identification and validation of reliable biomarkers and pharmacokinetic studies are fundamental aspects of drug testing and analysis. The impact of hair treatments on the oxidation/decomposition of drugs in hair was also explored, as the long-term fate of drugs incorporated in the keratin matrix. Furthermore, the SoHT meeting in Verona featured research on the identification and quantification of alcohol abuse biomarkers, their stability, and their correlation with exposure and other biomarkers.
Forensic Applications and Interpretation: One of the vital objectives of hair testing is its application in forensic investigations and legal proceedings. The SoHT meeting in Verona emphasized the significance of rigorous interpretation of analytical results and the need for standardized protocols. Manuscripts in this section present advancements in forensic toxicology, and have explored the challenges posed by emerging designer drugs and strategies to combat their proliferation. The pitfalls encountered when the exogenous/endogenous nature of a substance is questioned were presented and discussed. The special issue presents also manuscripts that delve into the ethical implications of drug testing in drug facilitated sexual assaults.
Clinical Applications of hair testing are witnessed by the insight on environmental tobacco smoke exposure, assessed by hair analysis in a population of students and the study of in utero-exposure to drugs of abuse through neonatal hair analysis. Exposure to drugs was also important in cases of child abuse/neglect, when the clinical purpose of hair testing merge with its forensic applications.
The legal framework surrounding hair testing and the achievement of guidelines to ensure fairness, accuracy, and confidentiality in drug testing practices have also been discussed,and the SoHT consensus on general hair testing and testing for drugs of abuse was presented at the meeting and published as a Letter to the Editor.
In conclusion, the special issue of Drug Testing and Analysis, featuring manuscripts from the SoHT–GTFI meeting in Verona 2022, reflects the remarkable advancements achieved in this field. The manuscripts provide valuable insights into novel analytical techniques, biomarkers, pharmacokinetics, forensic applications, and ethical considerations. As we embrace these advancements, we pave the way for a safer, healthier society, where drug testing and analysis serve as powerful tools in protecting public health and maintaining integrity in various sectors. The research presented in this special issue will undoubtedly shape the future of drug testing and analysis, fostering collaboration and inspiring further innovation in this crucial area of scientific inquiry.
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