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Accredited Drug Testing offers thorough hair follicle drug assessments in Bliss, New York. Specializing in this field, we provide facilities for hair and alcohol testing, with centers present nationwide to conduct these analyses. Generally, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair on the head or body is sufficient. Hair analysis can detect drugs, alcohol/ETG, or other tailored options.
In recent times, drug testing methodologies have increasingly incorporated hair follicle drug tests. Many employers, judicial bodies, and substance abuse specialists prefer these over traditional urine tests due to zero-tolerance policies. These tests are chosen for their ability to detect drugs over approximately 90 days, they are collected under observation, and are hard to manipulate. However, for recent use tracing, within 5 days, urine tests remain more precise.
Accredited Drug Testing offers thorough hair follicle drug assessments in Bliss, New York. Specializing in this field, we provide facilities for hair and alcohol testing, with centers present nationwide to conduct these analyses. Generally, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair on the head or body is sufficient. Hair analysis can detect drugs, alcohol/ETG, or other tailored options.
In recent times, drug testing methodologies have increasingly incorporated hair follicle drug tests. Many employers, judicial bodies, and substance abuse specialists prefer these over traditional urine tests due to zero-tolerance policies. These tests are chosen for their ability to detect drugs over approximately 90 days, they are collected under observation, and are hard to manipulate. However, for recent use tracing, within 5 days, urine tests remain more precise.
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Hair analysis is increasingly recognized as an effective method for identifying drug and alcohol consumption. Hair retains a prolonged record of alcohol and drug use by embedding biomarkers within the strands. When obtained near the scalp, hair can offer up to roughly a 3-month detection timeframe for substances. It is easy to collect, tricky to tamper with, and convenient to transport.
A 1.5-inch segment comprising roughly 200 hair strands (comparable to the girth of a #2 pencil) close to the scalp will yield 100mg, the preferred quantity for analysis and verification. For EtG extensions, and/or assessments exceeding 10 panels, 150mg of the sample is advisable. We suggest measuring the sample with a jeweler’s scale. If scalp hair is not an option, the equivalent amount of body hair can be collected. By head hair, we specifically mean scalp hair. Body hair denotes all other hair types (such as facial, axillary, etc.).
Process Overview
The principal stages in laboratory processing of a drug testing sample involve Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning is the preliminary inputting of a sample into a lab’s system. This process encompasses verifying the proper sealing and shipping of the sample, assigning a random LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and filling in any missing data not captured by an electronic chain of custody platform.
Screening represents an introductory rapid test for drug presence. Although cost-efficient for eliminating drug presence in most samples, a positive screen necessitates confirmation for courtroom admissibility. Any samples showing presumptive positives at this stage require further confirmation.
If Screening indicates a presumptive positive, additional hair is taken from the original sample and processed for Extraction. During this phase, substances are extracted from hair at significantly lower concentrations than other methods (e.g., urine or oral fluid), highlighting the complexity of hair drug testing.
To confirm any positive outcome from screening, methods such as GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, or LC/MS/MS are used. Presumptive positive samples are washed before confirmation as necessary. The complete laboratory workflow from Accessioning to Confirmation adheres to CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair designation and accreditation under ISO / IEC 17025 standards.
Advantages of hair drug testing:
Limitations:
Note: Commonly termed "hair follicle tests", but the analysis targets the hair shaft rather than the follicle beneath the scalp.
Why Hair Follicle Testing Beats Urine Testing in Bliss, NY: Hair testing provides significant advantages over traditional urine testing methods. In Bliss, NY, the benefits are notable:
Extended Detection Window in Bliss, NY: Hair follicle testing in Bliss, NY, detects drug use over a much longer duration. This allows employers to gain insights up to 90 days.
Tamper-Resistant Testing Method in Bliss, NY: In Bliss, NY, hair tests stand out by minimizing the risk of sample tampering.
Convenient Nationwide Testing Locations in Bliss, NY: Enjoy the convenience of nationwide centers in Bliss, NY, for drug testing.
Simple, Confidential Process in Bliss, NY: Our process in Bliss, NY, is straightforward and discreet.
Affordable Pricing and Fast Turnaround in Bliss, NY: Benefit from competitive prices and swift results in Bliss, NY.
Fast, Accurate, and Reliable Results in Bliss, NY: Hair follicle drug tests offer unparalleled accuracy in identifying substance use, outperforming other methods. In Bliss, NY, such tests deliver swift results with precision.
Compliance and Peace of Mind for Employers in Bliss, NY: Hair follicle testing ensures adherence to drug-free workplace policies in Bliss, NY.
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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