How Do I Collect The Hair For The Hair Test?
Why Hair Test? (See the hair drug testing FAQ.)
How far back can a hair test detect drugs?

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Why Hair Test?

The advantage to implementing hair testing for your pre-employment drug screening as opposed to traditional ways of testing is simple. A substance abuser may abstain from using drugs for 3 days to 2 weeks prior to applying for a job. With traditional testing, there is a good chance that the applicant will test negative and then start using again once they are hired in. There is also the chance of adultering the specimen.

Companies that implement hair testing can be relieved to know that this is not possible with hair testing. Abstaining or adulturing the specimen cannot beat hair tests. It just isn't possible.

Companies typically see a cost savings right up front due to the donors' awareness that they cannot beat the hair test. Therefore, they won't even apply, saving you the cost of the test and additional costs of the hiring process. Those coupled with the fact that abusers cost companies thousands of dollars per year and are a great liability to themselves, your company and other co-workers.

How do you help to solve the problem? Start hair testing. Stop them before they even step foot in your business.

Basic Hair Test for employers, parents and school administrators.

Pre-employment, random, post accident testing. An excellent value for parents and school administrators. NEW LOW PRICE OF $65.00 plus $4.95 for shipping (per each 1.5" sample). Testing includes the NIDA 5 drugs of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, Phencyclidine (PCP). If any components of Methamphetamine or Ecstasy (MDMA) are found in the preliminary test a confirming test will be conducted. Testing consists of appropriate screen and confirmation of any positives. Typical analytical turn around times are 2-3 days from sample receipt. The person/company ordering the test will receive a copy of the results via fax or postal mail. THE HAIR TEST IS NOT A TEST THAT IS PERFORMED IN THE HOME. A COLLECTION KIT IS SENT OUT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOING THE PROPER COLLECTION OR WE CAN ARRANGE A COLLECTION (CALL FOR NATIONWIDE COLLECTION). THE SAMPLE IS SENT TO THE LAB FOR ANALYSIS. THE TEST CAN BE USED IN A COURT OF LAW PROVIDED THE PROPER COLLECTION IS PERFORMED. EXPOMED INC. WILL ONLY SUPPORT THE RESULT OF THE HAIR TEST WITH A 1(ONE) PAGE REPORT. A LITIGATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. CALL FOR PRICING. Order The Basic Hair Test

The Limits of Detection (L.O.D.)

The LOD Hair Test will test at the lowest possible cutoff levels for the same drugs as the Basic Hair Test. Below is a comparison of the two tests. The price for the LOD Hair Test is $120.00 plus $4.95 shipping (per each 1.5" sample-90 day history). We can provide a hair collections. If you need a collection please call 1.877.237.8483. Order the LOD Hair Test.

CUTOFF LEVEL COMPARISON

BASIC HAIR TEST CONFIRMATION CUTOFF LEVELS.
Cocaine/Metabolite	500pg/mg
Marijuana Metabolite	1pg/mg
Amphetamines	500pg/mg
Methamphetamines	500pg/mg
Opiates (Cod, Mor, Her)	300pg/mg
Phencyclidine	300pg/mg
Ecstacy (MDMA)	500/mg
L.O.D. ( LIMITS OF DETECTION - LOWEST POSSIBILE CUTOFF LEVELS ).
Cocaine/Metabolite	100pg/mg
Marijuana Metabolite	0.10pg/mg
Amphetamines	100pg/mg
Methamphetamines (Meth)	100pg/mg
Opiates (Cod, Mor, Her)	100pg/mg
Phencyclidine	100pg/mg
Ecstacy (MDMA)	100pg/mg

How far back can a hair test detect drugs?
For every half inch (.5 inch) sample of hair you would get a 30 day history of substance use. For instance we usually require a 1.5 inch sample be sent. This would give you a 90 day history of substance use. The sample is measured from the root end out to a length of 1.5 inch. If you needed a 6 month history of substance use you would need to submit a 3 inch sample. How Do I Collect The Hair For The Hair Test?