Hair Follicle Drug Testing Alhambra, CA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Alhambra, CA for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Alhambra, CA, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Alhambra, CA is available for 5, 10, and 12 panel drug screenings.
To schedule a Hair Follicle Drug Test at one of our testing centers in the Grady county area, Call (800) 221-4291, Same Day Service Available. Testing centers do not require an appointment, but you must call and register for the test.
Hair follicle drug testing is becoming a more popular method by employers and individuals in need of a drug test due to the detection time frame being longer than a standard urine test.
Local Hair follicle drug testing Alhambra, CA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Alhambra, CA facilities have certified drug testing technicians available to conduct a hair follicle drug test collection.
Hair Follicle Drug Test
In recent years the method to conduct drug testing has more frequently included a hair follicle drug test. Many employers, courts and Substance Abuse Professionals are requiring a hair follicle drug test instead of a standard urine test. Hair follicle drug tests are used by employers who have zero-tolerance drug use policies, courts and individuals on probation. The primary benefit of a hair follicle drug test includes a much longer detection period for drug use which typically is up to 90 days. However, when screening drug use within the last 5 days the urine test continues to be the most accurate test.
Hair Follicle Drug Test Process
The procedure used to perform a hair follicle test is simple, the drug testing specialist will cut approximately 120 strands of hair (not really a lot) utilize a chain of custody procedure and send the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. Drug testing centers require at least 1.5 inches of hair to perform this test and the hair generally needs to come from the head, however if the donor does not have head hair certain testing centers can use hair from chest, leg or arm pit.
If a donor has no hair on their body, than a hair test cannot be performed!
Hair Follicle Drug Test Results
Once the hair follicles have been analyzed by a certified laboratory they will then be reviewed and then verified by a Medical Review Officer (licensed Physician) who will than release the results. Generally a negative hair follicle drug test result is available in 2-3 days. A non-negative hair follicle drug test is available in approximately 5 days.
Urine cut-off levels are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or as a weight of drug per unit volume of urine. Hair cut-off levels are expressed in picograms per milligram (pg/mg) or as a weight of drug per unit weight of hair
5 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test
The 5 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following
- Amphetamine
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Opiates
- Phencyclidine
5 Panel w/ Expanded Opiates Hair Follicle Drug Test
The 5 panel w/ expanded Opiates hair drug test screens for the standard 5 drugs but will also screen for Opiate class drugs such as pain killers, which may indicate abuse of prescription drugs
- Amphetamine
- Cocaine
- Codeine
- Marijuana
- Morphine
- Phencyclidine
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Oxycodone
- Oxymorphone
- 6 AM- Heroine
10 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test
The 10 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following
- Amphetamines
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Methadone
- Methamphetamine
- Opiates
- Phencyclidine
- Propoxyphene
12 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test
The 12 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following
- Amphetamines
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Meperidine
- Methadone
- Opiates
- Oxycodone
- Phencyclidine
- Propoxyphene
- Tramadol
To schedule a Hair follicle Drug Testing Alhambra, CA Call (800)221-4291.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc. is pleased to provide hair follicle drug testing, alcohol testing, occupational health and DNA testing services in Alhambra, CA.
940 E MAIN ST 0.6 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
100 S RAYMOND AVE 1.1 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 1.4 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 1.4 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
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PASADENA, CA 91105
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 3.2 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
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PASADENA, CA 91106
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PASADENA, CA 91106
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 3.9 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 5.1 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 5.2 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 5.5 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 5.7 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 5.8 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
56 E DUARTE RD 6.1 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
823 N BROADWAY 6.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 6.9 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
124 N VIGNES ST 6.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 7.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 7.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 7.1 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 7.4 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 7.4 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 7.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 7.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
3430 GARFIELD AVE 7.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 7.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
544 N GLENDALE AVE 7.8 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
3851 S SOTO ST 7.9 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 7.9 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 8.0 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 8.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 8.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 8.4 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 8.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 8.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
432 W BROADWAY 8.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 8.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 8.6 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
929 GEORGIA ST 8.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 8.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 8.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 8.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 9.1 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 9.4 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
1300 N VERMONT AVE 9.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
6529 SEVILLE AVE 9.7 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 9.8 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 9.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 9.9 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
3320 S HILL ST 9.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 9.9 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 10.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
725 S ORANGE AVE 10.6 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 10.6 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 10.7 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
5862 AVALON BLVD 10.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 11.0 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 11.1 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 11.2 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 11.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 11.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 11.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
2231 S WESTERN AVE 11.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 12.0 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 12.0 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 12.1 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 12.4 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 12.4 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
1300 N LA BREA AVE 12.4 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
110 N LA BREA AVE 12.5 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 12.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 13.0 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
17487 HURLEY ST 13.0 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 13.7 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 13.7 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
11152 S MAIN ST 14.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 14.1 miles
Covina, CA 91723
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 14.2 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
18335 VALLEY BLVD 14.3 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 14.4 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 14.5 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
8512 Whitworth Dr 14.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 14.6 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 14.6 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 14.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 14.6 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 14.6 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
250 S GRAND AVE 14.8 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 14.8 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 15.1 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 15.1 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 15.8 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 15.8 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
11432 VANOWEN ST 16.0 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 16.0 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 16.1 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 16.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
15401 S MAIN ST 16.5 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 16.7 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
1350 W COVINA BLVD 16.7 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
5205 Lakewood Blvd 16.8 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 16.8 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 16.9 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 17.1 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
6405 WILKINSON AVE 17.1 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 17.1 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
16630 S BROADWAY ST 17.2 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 17.2 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 17.3 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 17.6 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 17.8 miles
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 17.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 17.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 17.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
566 E LAMBERT RD 18.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 18.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 18.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 18.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 18.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 18.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 18.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 18.5 miles
BREA, CA 92821
11560 W PICO BLVD 18.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 18.6 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 18.7 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
920 N NASH ST 18.8 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1149 W 190TH ST 18.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 18.9 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 19.0 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
13652 CANTARA ST 19.3 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
1700 E WALNUT AVE 19.3 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 19.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 19.4 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 19.5 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 19.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
13466 OSBORNE ST 19.9 miles
PACOIMA, CA 91331
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 19.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 19.9 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 20.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1716 W HOLT AVE 20.0 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 20.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2776 PACIFIC AVE 20.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 20.4 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 20.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105 20.4 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319 20.5 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 20.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
482 W WILLOW ST 20.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 20.6 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C 20.7 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
14850 ROSCOE BLVD 20.7 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 20.8 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 21.0 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
1250 16TH ST 21.1 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 21.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
9561 VAN NUYS BLVD 21.1 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 21.2 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
1720 TERMINO AVE 21.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 21.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 21.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 21.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 21.4 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 21.4 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1200 ARROYO ST 21.4 miles
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
502 S GAREY AVE 21.8 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
16135 LEADWELL ST 21.8 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
1301 N ROSE DR 21.8 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 21.8 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1250 PACIFIC AVE 22.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 22.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 22.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 22.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 22.1 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 22.1 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 22.1 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 22.2 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 22.2 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 22.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
10630 Sepulveda Blvd STE 100 22.6 miles
Mission Hills, CA 91345
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 22.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
16300 ROSCOE BLVD STE 1A 22.7 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
14901 RINALDI ST STE 204 22.8 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
15031 RINALDI ST 22.9 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
12600 BEACH BLVD 23.0 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
3330 LOMITA BLVD 23.2 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 23.3 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 23.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 23.5 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
13920 BREGER AVE 23.5 miles
SYLMAR, CA 91342
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 23.5 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 24.0 miles
Chino, CA 91710
18646 OXNARD ST 24.4 miles
TARZANA, CA 91356
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 24.5 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 24.5 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 24.6 miles
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
100 Oceangate, P245 24.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 24.6 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 120, 24.7 miles
Northridge, CA 91325
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Comprehensive Guide to Hair Follicle Drug Testing
Hair follicle drug testing is a sophisticated technique used to detect both illicit drug use and the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. This method of testing is favored for its ability to provide a detailed drug use history far beyond the capability of standard urine tests, which only capture drug use within days of consumption.
Understanding Hair Follicle Drug Testing
During a hair follicle drug test, a small sample of hair is collected, usually from the head. This sample is then analyzed to detect drug molecules and their metabolites that have been deposited into the hair from the bloodstream. Drugs that can be detected include but are not limited to cannabis, cocaine, opiates, and methamphetamine.
Key Applications
- Workplace Compliance: Employers often implement hair follicle testing to maintain a drug-free work environment, especially in industries where safety is paramount.
- Legal Evidence: In the legal arena, these tests can provide compelling evidence in cases such as custody disputes or driving under the influence (DUI) incidents.
- Substance Abuse Monitoring: Rehabilitation centers may utilize hair tests to monitor individuals over time, ensuring adherence to treatment programs.
Benefits of Hair Follicle Drug Testing
- Extended Window of Detection: Unlike other tests, hair follicle testing can detect drug use up to 90 days back, offering a long-range view into an individual's drug history.
- Low Risk of Tampering: Since hair samples are collected directly and observed, the risk of sample tampering is significantly reduced compared to other forms of testing.
- Less Invasive: Collecting hair is far less intrusive compared to blood tests, making it more comfortable for the individual being tested.
Limitations to Consider
Despite its advantages, hair follicle testing isn't without its challenges:
- Rate of Hair Growth: Variations in hair growth rates can affect the detection period, slightly complicating the interpretation of results.
- Environmental Contamination: In rare cases, drugs can be externally deposited onto the hair, although rigorous washing protocols before testing help mitigate this issue.
- Cultural Sensitivity: The need for a hair sample can pose dilemmas for individuals with cultural or religious practices affecting their hair.
Hair follicle drug testing stands out as a reliable method for analyzing long-term drug use. Its application spans various fields from corporate environments to legal settings, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring safety and compliance with drug policies.
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Local Area Info: Alhambra, California
Alhambra (/æl?hæmbr?/ (listen) or /??l?h??mbr?/ (listen)) is a city located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, approximately eight miles from the Downtown Los Angeles civic center. It was incorporated on July 11, 1903. As of the 2010 census, the population was 83,089. The city's ZIP Codes are 91801 and 91803 (plus 91802 for P.O. boxes).
The San Gabriel Mission was founded nearby on September 8, 1771 as part of the Spanish conquest and occupation of Alta California. The land that would later become Alhambra was part of a 300,000 acre land grant given to Manuel Nieto, a soldier from the Los Angeles Presidio. In 1820 Mexico won its independence from the Spanish crown and lands once ruled by them became part of the Mexican Republic. These lands then transferred into the hands of the United States following the defeat in the Mexican–American War. A wealthy developer, Benjamin Davis Wilson, married Ramona Yorba, daughter of Bernardo Yorba, who owned the land which would become Alhambra. With the persuasion of his daughter, Ruth, Yorba named the land after a book she was reading, Washington Irving's Tales of the Alhambra, which he was inspired to write by his extended visit to the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. Alhambra was founded as a suburb of Los Angeles that remained an unincorporated area during the mid-19th century. The first school in Alhambra was Ramona Convent Secondary School, built on hillside property donated by the prominent James de Barth Shorb family. Thirteen years before the city was incorporated, several prominent San Gabriel Valley families interested in the Catholic education of their daughters established the school in 1890. The city's first public high school, Alhambra High School, was established in 1898, five years before the city's incorporation. On July 11, 1903, the City of Alhambra was incorporated. The Alhambra Fire Department was established in 1906.
Alhambra was originally promoted as a "city of homes", and many of its homes have historical significance. They include styles such as craftsman, bungalow, Spanish Mediterranean, Spanish colonial, Italian beaux-arts, and arts and crafts. Twenty-six single-family residential areas have been designated historic neighborhoods by the city, including the Bean Tract (formerly owned by early resident Jacob Bean), the Midwick Tract (site of the former Midwick Country Club), the Airport Tract (formerly the landing pad for Alhambra Airport), and the Emery Park area. There are also a large number of condominiums, rental apartments, and mixed-use residential/commercial buildings, especially in the downtown area.