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Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle drug assessments in Crandall, Mississippi. Whether you require a hair drug or alcohol assessment, we are specialists with centers spread across all cities nationwide, prepared to conduct hair-based testing. Typically, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair on the scalp or body is required. Hair samples can be examined for various substances including drugs and alcohol/ETG, among other personalized testing options.
Hair follicle drug testing has become increasingly prevalent in recent times. Numerous employers, courts, and Substance Abuse experts now prefer this method over the conventional urine test. It's especially favored by employers with strict no-drug policies, judicial systems, and those on probation programs. The main advantage is the extended detection window, generally up to 90 days, collected in a supervised setting, making it extremely hard to tamper with. Nonetheless, a urine test remains the most accurate for detecting recent drug use within a 5-day window.
Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle drug assessments in Crandall, Mississippi. Whether you require a hair drug or alcohol assessment, we are specialists with centers spread across all cities nationwide, prepared to conduct hair-based testing. Typically, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair on the scalp or body is required. Hair samples can be examined for various substances including drugs and alcohol/ETG, among other personalized testing options.
Hair follicle drug testing has become increasingly prevalent in recent times. Numerous employers, courts, and Substance Abuse experts now prefer this method over the conventional urine test. It's especially favored by employers with strict no-drug policies, judicial systems, and those on probation programs. The main advantage is the extended detection window, generally up to 90 days, collected in a supervised setting, making it extremely hard to tamper with. Nonetheless, a urine test remains the most accurate for detecting recent drug use within a 5-day window.
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Hair examinations are now recognized as an effective method for detecting substance and alcohol consumption. Hair captures a long-term record of drugs and alcohol by locking biomarkers within the fibers of the developing hair strand. When taken near the scalp, hair offers nearly a 3-month span for detecting substances and alcohol. It's easy to gather, relatively resistant to tampering, and simple to mail.
A 1.5-inch portion of about 200 hair strands (about as thick as a #2 pencil) closest to the scalp yields 100mg of hair, which is optimal for analysis and verification. For EtG, additional tests, and/or tests with more than 10 panels, 150mg of the sample is advised. We suggest measuring the sample with a jeweler’s scale. In cases where scalp hair isn't available, an equivalent amount of body hair may be used. When referencing head hair, it pertains solely to scalp hair. Body hair includes all other hair types (facial, axillary, etc.).
Process Overview
The process for lab analysis of a drug test result encompasses four primary steps: Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning entails the initial incorporation of a sample into a lab's system. This involves confirming the sample's proper sealing and shipment, assigning a random LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and completing any additional data entry absent from an electronic chain of custody system.
Screening represents an initial rapid check for drug abuse. While Screening is a cost-efficient method to eliminate drug usage in most samples, a positive result requires confirmation to be court-admissible. Any samples presumptively positive in Screening necessitate a secondary confirmation.
For samples presumed positive in Screening, additional hair is taken from the initial sample and readied for Extraction. During this phase, drugs are extracted from hair at significantly lower concentrations than other techniques (ex. urine or oral fluid), which explains why hair drug testing is a challenging methodology.
Confirmation of a positive screening outcome is executed via GC/MS, GC/MS/MS or LC/MS/MS. All preliminary positive samples undergo washing before confirmation as required. The comprehensive laboratory sequence from Accessioning to Confirmation aligns with both the CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair standard and ISO / IEC 17025 accreditation.
Advantages of hair drug testing:
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Note: Although frequently labeled as "hair follicle tests," the actual test examines the hair strand rather than the follicle beneath the scalp.
Hair follicle testing in Crandall, MS surpasses traditional urine testing due to its superior detection duration and reliability.
With hair follicle tests in Crandall, MS, substance use can be detected up to 90 days prior, offering employers a broad overview of an individual's drug history.
In Crandall, MS, hair follicle tests minimize the chance of sample tampering, providing results that are both reliable and unquestionable.
With our extensive network of testing centers across the country and locally in Crandall, MS, accessing testing services is convenient, quick, and straightforward.
The process for ordering and completing hair follicle tests in Crandall, MS is both simple and confidential, addressing any concerns regarding privacy and ease.
In Crandall, MS, our competitive pricing and quick turnaround provide excellent value, catering to businesses of all sizes with efficiency and reassurance.
The speed and precision of hair follicle testing in Crandall, MS are unparalleled. These tests stand out for their high level of accuracy in detecting substance use across various time frames.
Employers in Crandall, MS gain assurance from hair follicle testing, ensuring compliance with drug-free policies, lowering legal risks, and enhancing workplace safety.
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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