HAIR DRUG TESTING

EXTENDED DETECTION. PROFESSIONAL LABORATORY TESTING.

Palmetto Compliance & Testing provides professional hair drug testing for employers, organizations, and individuals seeking a longer detection window than many other drug-testing methods.

A small hair specimen is collected and submitted to a laboratory for analysis. Depending on the testing program, hair testing can generally provide a look-back period of approximately 90 days, making it useful when longer-term patterns of drug use are being evaluated.

TEST TYPE
Laboratory Hair Drug Test

SPECIMEN
Hair

DETECTION WINDOW
Typically Up to Approximately 90 Days*

WHO IT’S FOR
Individuals & Employers

Detection windows may vary based on specimen length, drug use patterns, laboratory methodology, and other factors.

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EXTENDED DETECTION WINDOW

Hair drug testing generally provides a longer look-back period than urine or oral fluid testing. When an appropriate hair specimen is available, testing commonly evaluates approximately 90 days of prior drug-use history.

COMMONLY USED FOR

  • Pre-Employment Screening

  • Random Workplace Testing

  • Employer-Directed Testing

  • Personal Testing Needs

  • Other Non-DOT Testing Programs

Court or Agency-Requested Testing
When hair testing is specifically authorized or requested by the applicable organization.

PROFESSIONAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Hair specimens are submitted for laboratory analysis using established testing procedures. Confirmation and review procedures are performed as applicable to the selected testing program.

PROFESSIONAL COLLECTION PROCESS

Our collection process follows established specimen collection and documentation procedures to help maintain specimen integrity, confidentiality, and proper handling from collection through laboratory submission.

CONFIDENTIAL & PROFESSIONAL

Testing information is handled with discretion and shared only as appropriate for the requested service and applicable testing program.

How Hair Testing Works

01 — SPECIMEN COLLECTION
A small hair specimen is collected as close to the scalp as practicable using the collection requirements for the selected test.

02 — LABORATORY ANALYSIS
The specimen is securely prepared and submitted to the designated laboratory for analysis.

03 — RESULTS
Results are processed and reported according to the laboratory and applicable testing-program procedures.

I'd avoid “certified laboratory” unless we specify exactly which certification applies to the laboratory performing this particular test.

WHY CHOOSE HAIR DRUG TESTING?

✓ Longer detection window than many other specimen types
✓ Useful for evaluating longer-term patterns of drug use
✓ Professional laboratory analysis
✓ Difficult to substitute or alter the specimen during collection
✓ Suitable for many employer and personal Non-DOT testing needs

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Hair drug testing is generally better suited for identifying patterns of drug use over a longer period and may not be appropriate for detecting very recent use.

An adequate hair specimen must be available for collection. Collection location and specimen requirements may vary based on hair availability and laboratory protocol.

Testing requirements and detection windows may vary by laboratory, panel, specimen characteristics, and purpose of testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Hair testing commonly provides an approximately 90-day look-back period when an adequate specimen is available. Detection periods can vary based on several factors.

  • Hair testing is generally better suited for identifying drug use over a longer period and may not detect very recent use as effectively as some other testing methods.

  • The amount and location of hair collected depend on laboratory requirements. The collector will determine the appropriate specimen during your appointment.

  • In some circumstances, an alternative hair collection site may be permitted. Availability depends on the laboratory and testing requirements.

  • Yes, hair testing may be used in certain Non-DOT workplace testing programs. Employers should ensure their selected testing method is consistent with their policy and applicable requirements.

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Schedule professional hair specimen collection and laboratory testing with Palmetto Compliance & Testing.

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