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Hair testing is recognized as a potent solution for identifying substance and alcohol usage. Hair offers an extended history of alcohol and drugs by locking biomarkers within the fibers of the growing strand. When obtained close to the scalp, hair can offer nearly a 3-month window for detecting alcohol and drugs. Collecting hair is straightforward, a bit challenging to tamper, and simple to transport.
A 1.5-inch segment of roughly 200 hair strands (comparable to the width of a #2 pencil) closest to the scalp will yield 100mg of hair, the optimal sample size for screening and confirmation. For EtG, add-ons, and/or tests exceeding 10 panels, 150mg of the specimen is advised. We advise measuring the specimen with a jeweler’s scale. If scalp hair isn't available, an equivalent quantity of body hair can be taken. When mentioning head hair, we specifically mean scalp hair. Body hair covers all other hair types (facial, axillary, etc.).
Process Overview
The primary steps in processing a laboratory drug test result are Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning includes the initial processing of a sample into a laboratory’s framework. This encompasses confirming that the sample was appropriately sealed and shipped, assigning a unique LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and finishing any other data entry not provided by an e-chain of custody system.
Screening performs an initial rapid assessment for abused drugs. Although Screening is a budget-friendly approach to eliminate drug use on most samples, a positive screen must be confirmed for legal admissibility. Any samples that show presumptive positivity in Screening require a follow-up confirmation.
If a sample is considered presumptively positive during the Screening phase, additional hair is taken from the initial sample and readied for Extraction. Here, drugs are pulled from hair at a notably lower concentration compared to other methods (e.g., urine or oral fluid), making hair drug screening the most challenging method to execute.
Confirmation of a positive screening result is done using GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, or LC/MS/MS. All presumptive positive samples are cleaned ahead of confirmation as necessary. The complete laboratory procedure from Accessioning to Confirmation is reviewed adhering to both the CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair designation and the ISO / IEC 17025 standards accreditation.
Advantages of hair drug testing:
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Note: Though often called "hair follicle tests", the test examines the hair strand and not the follicle beneath the scalp.
When comparing hair and urine testing in Belton, KY, hair follicle testing emerges as superior.
In Belton, KY, hair follicle testing offers a remarkable Extended Detection Window, spanning up to 90 days. This method provides a significant advantage to employers by offering a thorough view of an individual's substance use history.
Hair follicle tests in Belton, KY offer a Tamper-Resistant Testing Method, significantly lowering the risk of altered samples.
Accessing our testing facilities in Belton, KY is simple, thanks to Convenient Nationwide Testing Locations.
With our Simple, Confidential Process in Belton, KY, ordering and receiving results is straightforward.
Belton, KY benefits from our Affordable Pricing and Fast Turnaround. We provide good value with quick results.
Hair follicle testing in Belton, KY is synonymous with fast and precise outcomes. Its ability to deliver high accuracy in detecting substance use sets it apart from other methods.
Speed and Precision hair testing scores highly in both, ensuring reliable results swiftly. This ensures Belton's community can trust the outcomes for critical decisions, offering a detailed view of one's substance use history.
Utilizing hair follicle testing in Belton, KY guarantees employers Compliance and Peace of Mind.
