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Accredited Drug Testing provides comprehensive hair follicle drug assessments in Grafton, Massachusetts. Need a hair drug or alcohol screening? Our specialization in hair tests is complemented by testing centers available in every city nationwide to facilitate hair examinations. Typically requiring 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the crown or elsewhere, we analyze for drugs, alcohol/ETG, or provide tailored hair testing solutions.
In recent times, drug testing processes have increasingly favored hair follicle drug evaluations. Employers, courts, and substance abuse experts often prefer hair tests over the traditional urine method. Hair follicle tests have become the go-to for employers with strict no-drug use policies, judicial systems, and individuals undergoing probation. These tests offer an extended drug detection span of up to 90 days, are conducted under observation, and are nearly immune to tampering. Yet, for identifying drug use within the past 5 days, urinalysis remains the most precise test.
Accredited Drug Testing provides comprehensive hair follicle drug assessments in Grafton, Massachusetts. Need a hair drug or alcohol screening? Our specialization in hair tests is complemented by testing centers available in every city nationwide to facilitate hair examinations. Typically requiring 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the crown or elsewhere, we analyze for drugs, alcohol/ETG, or provide tailored hair testing solutions.
In recent times, drug testing processes have increasingly favored hair follicle drug evaluations. Employers, courts, and substance abuse experts often prefer hair tests over the traditional urine method. Hair follicle tests have become the go-to for employers with strict no-drug use policies, judicial systems, and individuals undergoing probation. These tests offer an extended drug detection span of up to 90 days, are conducted under observation, and are nearly immune to tampering. Yet, for identifying drug use within the past 5 days, urinalysis remains the most precise test.
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Hair analysis has gained recognition as an effective technique for detecting drug and alcohol consumption. Hair offers a long-term overview of alcohol and drug use by incorporating biomarkers within the fibers of the hair strand as it grows. When collected near the scalp, hair can offer a detection window of nearly 3 months for alcohol and drugs. Hair collection is easy, challenging to tamper with, and convenient to send.
A 1.5-inch segment consisting of approximately 200 hair strands (similar in size to a #2 pencil) closest to the scalp will provide 100mg of hair, which is the optimal sample size for both screening and confirmation. For EtG, add-ons, and/or tests over 10 panels, a specimen of 150mg is advised. We suggest weighing the sample with a jeweler’s scale. If scalp hair is not available, a comparable quantity of body hair may be used. When mentioning head hair, we mean scalp hair only. Body hair encompasses all other hair types (facial, axillary, etc.).
Process Overview
The laboratory processing of a drug test result encompasses four main stages: Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning involves the preliminary handling of a sample within a laboratory's system. This step includes confirming the sample's seal and proper shipping, assigning a random LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and completing any additional data input not captured by an electronic chain of custody system.
Screening conducts an initial swift check for substances of abuse. While Screening is a cost-efficient method to exclude drug usage for most samples, a positive result must be confirmed for court admissibility. Any samples with a presumptive positive in Screening require secondary confirmation.
Should a sample exhibit a presumptive positive during Screening, additional hair is extracted from the initial specimen and prepared for Extraction. At this stage, drugs are extracted from hair at concentrations much lower than those in other methods (such as urine or oral fluid), making hair drug screening the most challenging methodology to conduct.
Confirmation of any positive Screening outcome is executed through GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, or LC/MS/MS. All presumptive positive samples undergo washing before confirmation as needed. The complete laboratory procedure, from Accessioning to Confirmation, is assessed under both the CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair designation and accreditation to ISO / IEC 17025 standards.
Advantages of hair drug testing:
Limitations:
Note: While sometimes called "hair follicle tests", the examination focuses on the hair strand, not the scalp's hair follicle.
Advantages of Hair Over Urine
In Grafton, MA, hair follicle testing offers enhanced benefits over traditional urine tests. Superior in detecting drug use, hair tests provide more accurate and consistent results. Their ability to capture long-term substance use offers more comprehensive insights, making them a more reliable option for drug detection purposes.
Lengthened Detection Period
Hair follicle testing in Grafton, MA, excels with its extended drug detection window, covering up to 90 days. This attribute offers employers a broader view of an individual's substance history, helping in informed decision-making. Such prolonged detection surpasses the limited window offered by urine tests.
Robust Against Tampering
Grafton residents can rely on hair follicle tests for tamper-resistant results. These tests minimize the risks associated with sample adulteration, ensuring trustworthy findings. Their design and methodology reduce uncertainties, offering consistent results that are difficult to contest or manipulate.
Accessible Testing Everywhere
Accredited Drug Testing offers convenient testing locations nationwide, including Grafton, MA. With easy access to testing services, individuals can experience hassle-free and swift procedures. Our widespread centers ensure prompt and efficient testing wherever you are.
Confidential and Easy
The process in Grafton is straightforward and private, from ordering to receiving results. Our method ensures confidentiality, providing users with an easy-to-follow testing experience. With emphasis on privacy, the process suits those seeking discreet drug testing solutions.
Cost-Effective and Rapid
In Grafton, MA, our competitive pricing for hair follicle tests ensures affordability without compromising speed. Fast turnaround times provide excellent value, catering to both large corporations and small businesses, ensuring peace of mind and cost efficiency.
Efficient and Dependable
In Grafton, the precision and swiftness of hair follicle testing stand out. Offering fast and reliable results, these tests accurately detect substances, minimizing false positives and negatives. Their efficiency makes them a preferred choice for timely assessments, ensuring immediate and dependable outcomes for drug testing needs.
Ensuring Workplace Safety
Employers in Grafton can enjoy peace of mind with hair follicle testing, which strengthens compliance with drug-free workplace policies. By mitigating legal risks and promoting safety, these tests support a productive work environment, contributing to overall corporate security and assurance.
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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