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In Mora, Georgia, Accredited Drug Testing is your trusted provider for comprehensive hair follicle drug testing. Whether you need a test for drugs or alcohol, our specialty in hair analysis is supported by facilities across all major cities nationwide. Generally, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the crown or body is required for the test. We offer analysis for drugs, alcohol/ETG, and bespoke testing options to suit your needs.
Hair follicle drug tests have become increasingly common, replacing traditional urine tests as the preferred method. Recognized by employers, courts, and Substance Abuse professionals, this test is especially favored by those with zero-tolerance policies. The key advantage is its extended detection window, which reaches up to 90 days, collected under observation, making cheating virtually impossible. For recent substance use though, urine testing remains the gold standard for precision in detecting drug use within five days.
In Mora, Georgia, Accredited Drug Testing is your trusted provider for comprehensive hair follicle drug testing. Whether you need a test for drugs or alcohol, our specialty in hair analysis is supported by facilities across all major cities nationwide. Generally, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the crown or body is required for the test. We offer analysis for drugs, alcohol/ETG, and bespoke testing options to suit your needs.
Hair follicle drug tests have become increasingly common, replacing traditional urine tests as the preferred method. Recognized by employers, courts, and Substance Abuse professionals, this test is especially favored by those with zero-tolerance policies. The key advantage is its extended detection window, which reaches up to 90 days, collected under observation, making cheating virtually impossible. For recent substance use though, urine testing remains the gold standard for precision in detecting drug use within five days.
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Hair analysis has evolved into a formidable method for identifying drug and alcohol consumption. The fibers of a growing hair strand capture biomarkers, offering a comprehensive long-term history of substance use. When sourced near the scalp, hair can provide a detection timeline for substances like alcohol extending up to roughly three months. Hair is effortless to collect, quite resistant to tampering, and simple to transport.
A sample measuring 1.5 inches comprising around 200 hair strands (approximately the width of a #2 pencil) nearest the scalp yields 100mg of hair, which is the optimal sample size for analysis and validation. For tests such as EtG, additional panels, or those exceeding 10 panels, 150mg of the sample is advised. It is suggested to weigh the sample using a jeweler’s scale. If scalp hair is not present, equivalent body hair may be acquired. When discussing head hair, we refer exclusively to scalp hair. Body hair encompasses all other hair varieties (facial, axillary, etc.).
Procedure Summary
The key phases in processing a drug test in a lab include Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning encompasses the preliminary processing into a laboratory's database. This process involves ensuring the sample is secure and correctly dispatched, assigning a unique LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and completing any supplementary data that isn't captured by an electronic chain-of-custody system.
Screening consists of a quick preliminary evaluation for substance abuse. Although a cost-efficient approach to dismiss drug usage in most samples, a positive screen must be validated for legal acceptance. Samples deemed positive at this stage necessitate further confirmation.
When a sample is flagged as potentially positive during Screening, additional hair is extracted from the original specimen and readied for Extraction. During this phase, drugs are isolated from hair at significantly lower concentrations than other methods (e.g., urine or oral fluid), which contributes to the complexity of hair drug screening.
GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, or LC/MS/MS is used to confirm any positive screening outcomes. Instances of presumptive positivity undergo a pre-confirmation wash if necessary. Reviewed from Accessioning to Confirmation under the guidance of CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair standards and accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
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Important: Though commonly called "hair follicle tests", the analysis targets the hair strand, not the follicle residing under the scalp.
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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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