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In Bath, South Dakota, Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle testing services. Whether you require alcohol or drug screening, our specialized facilities, available nationwide, ensure expert care. Typically, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the crown or body is needed for drug, alcohol/ETG, or other tailored hair examinations.
Hair follicle drug tests have become increasingly prevalent for drug screenings. They are favored by many professionals over traditional urine tests. Employers with zero-tolerance policies, judicial systems, and those on probation often rely on them. The significant advantage is the extended detection window of up to 90 days, making tampering difficult. For recent drug use detection, however, urine tests remain preferable.
In Bath, South Dakota, Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle testing services. Whether you require alcohol or drug screening, our specialized facilities, available nationwide, ensure expert care. Typically, 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the crown or body is needed for drug, alcohol/ETG, or other tailored hair examinations.
Hair follicle drug tests have become increasingly prevalent for drug screenings. They are favored by many professionals over traditional urine tests. Employers with zero-tolerance policies, judicial systems, and those on probation often rely on them. The significant advantage is the extended detection window of up to 90 days, making tampering difficult. For recent drug use detection, however, urine tests remain preferable.
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Hair testing has emerged as an effective instrument for detecting drug and alcohol consumption. Hair retains a long-term record of substance use by embedding biomarkers within the fibers of the growing hair. When collected near the scalp, hair can offer a detection window of up to around three months for alcohol and other drugs. Hair collection is straightforward, relatively resistant to tampering, and convenient for shipping.
A 1.5-inch hair sample consisting of approximately 200 strands (roughly the thickness of a #2 pencil) taken closest to the scalp yields 100mg of hair, which is the optimal sample size for screening and validation. For EtG, additional testing, and/or panels exceeding 10, a specimen of 150mg is suggested. It is advisable to measure the sample using a jeweler's scale. If scalp hair is unavailable, an equivalent quantity of body hair can be gathered. The term 'head hair' refers exclusively to scalp hair, while 'body hair' encompasses all other hair types (facial, underarm, etc.).
Process Overview
The four principal stages in the lab processing of a drug test result include Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning is the initial step where a sample is processed into a laboratory’s system. This step ensures the sample was sealed and shipped correctly, assigns a random LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and completes any additional data entry not captured by an electronic chain of custody system.
Screening is a preliminary rapid check for drugs of abuse. While Screening serves as a cost-efficient means to eliminate drug usage in most samples, a positive screen must be confirmed to be suitable for court proceedings. Any samples that test presumptive positive in Screening require further confirmation.
If a sample tests presumptive positive during the Screening phase, more hair is taken from the initial specimen for Extraction. In this process, drugs are extracted from hair at a significantly lower concentration than in other methods (e.g., urine or oral fluid), which is why hair drug screening is considered the most challenging methodology to execute.
Confirmation of any positive screening result is done using GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, or LC/MS/MS. All presumptive positive samples undergo washing before confirmation as necessary. The comprehensive lab process from Accessioning to Confirmation is reviewed under both the CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair designation and the accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
Advantages of hair drug testing:
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Note: Although commonly called "hair follicle tests," the test analyzes the hair strand, not the scalp's hair follicle.
Hair follicle testing stands superior to urine tests in Bath, SD for several reasons. Its longer detection window and reduced chance for tampering make it a reliable choice.
Hair testing offers an extended detection window, making it a preferred choice in Bath, SD. It provides an extensive history of substance use, spanning up to 90 days.
In Bath, SD, hair follicle tests are recognized for their tamper-resistant properties. The method significantly lowers the risk of sample adulteration.
Testing in Bath, SD is seamless with our extensive network of centers nationwide. This wide reach guarantees accessible and convenient testing locations.
Simplicity and confidentiality are cornerstones of hair follicle testing in Bath, SD. The process is straightforward, ensuring user privacy and ease of use.
Offering competitive pricing and rapid turnaround, hair follicle testing in Bath, SD is an attractive option for businesses of all sizes.
Speed and accuracy are hallmarks of hair follicle drug testing in Bath, SD. These tests excel in detecting substances with precision, providing results that are both fast and reliable.
For employers in Bath, SD, hair follicle testing facilitates compliance with drug-free workplace policies. This testing method reduces legal risks while promoting 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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