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In Bettie, Texas, Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle drug screening services. Whether you seek a hair drug or alcohol evaluation, our centers across all cities nationwide are equipped to administer these tests. Generally, you need between 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the crown or body. Hair analysis can detect drugs, alcohol/ETG, or other personalized testing needs.
Lately, hair follicle drug testing has become a preferred method for screening, replacing standard urine tests among many employers, courts, and substance abuse experts. Employers with strict no-drug policies, as well as courts and individuals on probation, favor this approach due to its extended detection window of up to 90 days. Although urine tests remain the most accurate for recent use within the past 5 days, hair tests discourage tampering and are done under observed conditions.
In Bettie, Texas, Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive hair follicle drug screening services. Whether you seek a hair drug or alcohol evaluation, our centers across all cities nationwide are equipped to administer these tests. Generally, you need between 1.5 to 2 inches of hair from the crown or body. Hair analysis can detect drugs, alcohol/ETG, or other personalized testing needs.
Lately, hair follicle drug testing has become a preferred method for screening, replacing standard urine tests among many employers, courts, and substance abuse experts. Employers with strict no-drug policies, as well as courts and individuals on probation, favor this approach due to its extended detection window of up to 90 days. Although urine tests remain the most accurate for recent use within the past 5 days, hair tests discourage tampering and are done under observed conditions.
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Hair analysis has increasingly been valued as an effective method for identifying drug and alcohol consumption. Hair captures a prolonged record of alcohol and other substances by embedding biomarkers within the fibers of its developing strand. When taken near the scalp, it can reveal substance usage for up to around 90 days. Hair is easy to collect, challenging to tamper with, and simple to transport.
A 1.5-inch segment of roughly 200 hairs (comparable to the girth of a #2 pencil) nearest to the scalp yields 100mg of hair, which is optimal for testing and confirmation. For EtG, supplemental tests, and/or panels exceeding 10, 150mg of hair is advised. We suggest using a jeweler’s scale for weighing. If head hair isn’t available, a similar amount of body hair can be taken. By head hair, we specifically mean scalp hair. Body hair encompasses all other types (facial, axillary, etc.).
Process Overview
The key phases in lab processing of a drug screening result include Accessioning, Screening, Extraction, and Confirmation.
Accessioning involves integrating a sample into a laboratory’s workflow. This process includes checking the sample’s seal and correct shipping, assigning a LAN (Laboratory Accessioning Number), and performing any extra data entry absent in an electronic chain of custody system.
The Screening phase offers a preliminary check for substances. Although it's a cost-effective method to discount drug use in most samples, a confirmed positive screen is necessary for legal purposes. Any samples that test positive in Screening require further confirmation.
When a sample tests positive in the Screening, more hair is drawn from the original sample and prepped for Extraction. Drugs are extracted at much lower concentrations than in other methods (e.g., urine, oral fluid), making hair drug testing the most challenging to conduct.
Verification of positive screening findings is done using GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, or LC/MS/MS. Presumptive positive samples undergo washing as needed before confirmation. The complete lab process, from Accessioning to Confirmation, is evaluated under both the CAP (College of American Pathologists) Hair guideline and the ISO / IEC 17025 standard.
Benefits of hair drug testing:
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Note: Although often termed as "hair follicle tests", the analysis targets the hair strand, not the follicle beneath the scalp.
Why Hair Follicle Testing Beats Urine Testing in Bettie, TX
Compared to traditional urine tests, hair follicle testing provides a more extensive evaluation period and greater accuracy. It outperforms urine tests in detecting longer-term drug use.
Extended Detection Window in Bettie, TX
Hair follicle testing offers an expansive window for detecting drug use, monitoring up to 90 days of substance history. This helps employers assess an individual's long-term habits.
Tamper-Resistant Testing Method in Bettie, TX
The hair follicle test minimizes chances for sample manipulation, ensuring reliability. This provides organizations with results they can trust and rely upon for decision-making.
Convenient Nationwide Testing Locations and Local Locations in Bettie, TX
Our expansive network of testing centers ensures accessible and straightforward drug tests, cutting down on wait times and inconvenience.
Simple, Confidential Process in Bettie, TX
The drug testing process remains straightforward and confidential, prioritizing user privacy. Clients can order, take, and receive results with ease and assurance.
Affordable Pricing and Fast Turnaround in Bettie, TX
We offer competitive pricing for hair follicle drug tests with quick turnaround times, ensuring excellent value for businesses of all sizes.
Fast, Accurate, and Reliable Results in Bettie, TX
Hair follicle drug tests deliver rapid and precise outcomes, important for employers seeking dependable detection. Their ability to accurately identify substance use ensures that organizations can quickly address any potential issues.
Compliance and Peace of Mind for Employers in Bettie, TX
Employers who incorporate hair follicle testing align with strict drug-free policies, reducing legal complications and promoting a safe working environment.
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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