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Seen as a robust method for identifying drug and alcohol consumption, hair testing analyzes the long-term history of substance exposure by capturing biomarkers within the growing fibers of hair. Sampling hair close to the scalp allows for an approximate 3-month detection timeframe for drugs and alcohol. The collection of hair is straightforward, relatively resistant to tampering, and convenient for shipping.
A sample measuring 1.5 inches, consisting of around 200 hair strands (similar in thickness to a #2 pencil) near the scalp, yields 100mg of hair, ideal for screening and confirmation. For tests such as EtG, add-ons, and those exceeding 10 panels, 150mg is advised. We suggest using a jeweler’s scale for precision in weighing the sample. In the absence of scalp hair, a comparable amount of body hair can be collected. When we reference head hair, it pertains to scalp hair exclusively, while body hair encompasses all other types (facial, axillary, etc.).
Process Overview
The primary stages in the laboratory process of analyzing a drug test outcome include Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning is the initial stage of incorporating a sample into a lab's system. This step ensures the sample was appropriately sealed and transported, assigns a random LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and involves completing additional data entries not available through an electronic chain of custody.
Screening involves an initial rapid evaluation for drugs. Although it provides a cost-efficient means to eliminate substance use in most samples, a positive result from Screening needs verification to be valid in legal contexts. Any samples indicating a presumptive positive in Screening require subsequent confirmation.
If Screening yields a presumptive positive, extra hair is extracted from the original sample for Extraction. This stage retrieves drugs from hair at significantly lower concentrations than other methods such as urine or oral fluid, underscoring the complexity of hair drug analyses.
Confirmation of any positive results from screening is executed through GC/MS, GC/MS/MS or LC/MS/MS. Before confirmation, all positive samples undergo washing as deemed necessary. The overarching laboratory procedure from Accessioning to Confirmation is assessed under both the CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair designation and ISO / IEC 17025 accreditation standards.
Advantages of hair drug testing:
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Note: The term "hair follicle tests" is a misnomer; the test focuses on the hair shaft, not the follicle beneath the scalp
Hair follicle testing in Winsted, CT surpasses urine analysis by showcasing superior detection accuracy over long periods. This method provides more reliable insights into substance history.
Unlike traditional urine tests, hair testing minimizes short-term detection limitations, offering a broader window and enhancing reliability and certainty in results.
The extended detection window of hair follicle testing in Winsted, CT allows evaluation of drug use over as long as 90 days, offering a complete overview of an individual's substance behavior.
Employers benefit from this comprehensive detection period, gaining an in-depth understanding of potential hires or current employees' drug use history.
Hair follicle tests in Winsted, CT drastically reduce sample tampering, ensuring integrity and trustworthiness of the results, with minimum risk of adulteration.
This reliable method fortifies the authentication of results, making it an excellent choice for definitive substance use detection.
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Hair follicle tests in Winsted, CT offer speed and accuracy, ensuring fast, reliable outcomes for drug detection. This advanced method provides precise results, swiftly confirming substance use over time.
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