Hair Drug Testing Locations in North Dakota

Accredited Drug Testing has 140 hair drug testing centers in 492 ND cities.

Please select a city from the list below to find hair drug test centers in North Dakota.

Hair drug testing, identified as hair follicle drug testing, is a methodical approach for identifying drug use by inspecting hair specimens.

How it works:

• Drug enters bloodstream: Upon drug use, the substance and its byproducts (metabolites) penetrate the bloodstream.
• Drugs reach hair follicles: As every hair follicle connects to a blood vessel, drugs travel from the blood to the hair follicle.
• Drugs get trapped in hair: During hair growth, these minimal quantities of chemicals settle into the cortex of the hair shaft.
• Hair sample collection: A hair specimen is taken, commonly from the scalp (or body hair if scalp hair is inadequate).
• Lab analysis: The hair sample is dispatched to a laboratory for evaluation.
  • Screening: An initial Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) test is executed to screen for drug byproducts.
  • Confirmation: If the ELISA test yields a positive result, a more refined confirmation test, such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) or Liquid - Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), is performed to verify drug byproducts and to rule out false positives.

Advantages of hair drug testing:

• Long detection window: Hair drug tests can identify drug use up to 90 days, unlike urine tests with a shorter detection period.
• Difficulty to cheat: Cheating on a hair drug test is notably challenging, enhancing result accuracy.
• Provides historical data: It offers a picture of drug use trends over time, beyond recent consumption.

Limitations:

• Cannot detect recent use: It takes approximately 5-7 days for drugs to be traceable in hair.
• Cost: Hair drug tests are typically pricier compared to other drug testing methods.
• Variations in results: Elements like hair color and personal hair growth differences can influence drug byproduct concentrations in the hair.

Note: Despite the term "hair follicle tests", the analysis is conducted on the hair strand instead of the follicle beneath the scalp.

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Fast, Accurate, and Reliable Results in North Dakota
The precision and speed of our hair follicle drug tests are unmatched in North Dakota. They effectively detect substance use with high accuracy, providing reliable results that employers can trust.

Extended Detection Window in North Dakota
Our hair follicle testing provides an extended detection window, up to 90 days. This gives North Dakota employers a comprehensive view of an individual's drug use history, beyond what traditional tests can offer.

Tamper-Resistant Testing Method in North Dakota
Hair follicle tests significantly reduce the risk of sample tampering. This ensures North Dakota employers receive reliable and unquestionable results, enhancing the credibility of drug testing processes.

Why is Hair Follicle Drug Testing Important

Hair follicle testing surpasses other forms of drug testing due to its unparalleled detection accuracy and reliability. Unlike the URINE test, hair tests can detect drug use over a longer period, offering a broader scope of insights.

Employers in North Dakota benefit from hair follicle testing's ability to provide clear and tamper-proof results. This method tracks chronic drug use effectively, unlike URINE tests that may overlook sustained substance consumption.

• Hair follicle tests have an extensive detection period, often identifying substances used up to 90 days prior.
• Compared to the URINE test, which captures a more limited timeframe, hair testing offers superior coverage.
• Reliable insights into potential drug use ensure safer and more strategic hiring and employment decisions.