Hair Follicle Drug Testing Montebello, CA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Montebello, CA for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Montebello, CA, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Montebello, 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 Montebello, CA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Montebello, 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 Montebello, 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 Montebello, CA.
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 0.5 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 1.4 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 2.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
3430 GARFIELD AVE 2.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 3.1 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 3.7 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 4.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 4.3 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 4.3 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 4.4 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 4.7 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 4.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 4.9 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 5.2 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 5.3 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
100 S RAYMOND AVE 6.0 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
940 E MAIN ST 6.3 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 6.4 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 6.4 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 6.4 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
3851 S SOTO ST 6.6 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 6.6 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 6.9 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 6.9 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 7.0 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
6529 SEVILLE AVE 7.0 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 7.2 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 7.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
124 N VIGNES ST 7.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 8.0 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 8.2 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 8.2 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 8.4 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
823 N BROADWAY 8.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 8.8 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 8.8 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 9.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 9.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 9.1 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 9.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 9.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 9.2 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
5862 AVALON BLVD 9.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 9.3 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 9.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
56 E DUARTE RD 9.4 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 9.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 9.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
929 GEORGIA ST 9.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 9.6 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 9.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
3320 S HILL ST 9.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 9.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 9.9 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 9.9 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
725 S ORANGE AVE 10.2 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 10.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 10.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
17487 HURLEY ST 10.4 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 10.9 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
11152 S MAIN ST 11.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
5205 Lakewood Blvd 11.0 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 11.0 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 11.1 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 11.5 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 11.5 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
18335 VALLEY BLVD 11.6 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 11.7 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 11.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 11.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 11.7 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 11.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 11.8 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 11.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 12.0 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 12.2 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
2231 S WESTERN AVE 12.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
1300 N VERMONT AVE 12.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 12.5 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 12.6 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 12.6 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
544 N GLENDALE AVE 12.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
15401 S MAIN ST 12.7 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 12.8 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 12.8 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 12.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 13.0 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
432 W BROADWAY 13.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 13.1 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
16630 S BROADWAY ST 13.3 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 13.4 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 13.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
566 E LAMBERT RD 13.7 miles
BREA, CA 92821
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 13.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 14.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 14.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 14.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 14.1 miles
Covina, CA 91723
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 14.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 14.3 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 14.3 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 14.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
110 N LA BREA AVE 14.4 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 14.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 14.5 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 14.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 14.6 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 14.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2776 PACIFIC AVE 14.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1149 W 190TH ST 14.9 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
1300 N LA BREA AVE 14.9 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 15.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
482 W WILLOW ST 15.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 15.3 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 15.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
1720 TERMINO AVE 15.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 15.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 15.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 15.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 15.8 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
250 S GRAND AVE 15.8 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
8512 Whitworth Dr 15.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 16.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 16.0 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 16.2 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 16.2 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 16.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 16.5 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 16.5 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 16.5 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 16.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
1250 PACIFIC AVE 16.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
1350 W COVINA BLVD 16.7 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 16.8 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 16.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 16.9 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 16.9 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 17.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 17.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 17.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 17.0 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
12600 BEACH BLVD 17.0 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 17.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
920 N NASH ST 17.1 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 17.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 17.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 17.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 17.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 17.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1301 N ROSE DR 17.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1700 E WALNUT AVE 17.7 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 17.7 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 17.7 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 17.9 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 18.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 18.5 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 18.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 18.6 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 18.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 19.0 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 19.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
1716 W HOLT AVE 19.0 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 19.1 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
100 Oceangate, P245 19.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 19.1 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
3330 LOMITA BLVD 19.3 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 19.3 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
11560 W PICO BLVD 19.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 19.5 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 19.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 19.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 19.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 20.2 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
11432 VANOWEN ST 20.2 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 20.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 20.6 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
502 S GAREY AVE 20.6 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 20.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 20.9 miles
Orange, CA 92868
4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 21.0 miles
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
1045 N TUSTIN ST 21.0 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
6405 WILKINSON AVE 21.0 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 21.1 miles
Orange, CA 92868
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 21.1 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 21.2 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 21.4 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 21.4 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 21.5 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 21.7 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
8970 WARNER AVE 21.7 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
1250 16TH ST 21.8 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 21.9 miles
Chino, CA 91710
1294 W 6th St Ste 206, 21.9 miles
San Pedro, CA 90731
1360 W 6TH ST STE 190 22.0 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
1300 W 7TH ST 22.0 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 22.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 22.2 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 22.2 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
867 S TUSTIN ST 22.4 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 22.6 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
18561 BEACH BLVD 22.8 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
9920 TALBERT AVE 22.9 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 23.0 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
18800 Main St Ste 111, 23.1 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 23.1 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
18811 FLORIDA ST 23.2 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
3100 W WARNER AVE 23.2 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
17542 17TH ST STE 330 23.5 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
13652 CANTARA ST 23.6 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 23.6 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 23.6 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 23.7 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
100 N TUSTIN AVE 23.9 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
5475 WALNUT AVE 24.1 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105 24.2 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319 24.2 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
15302 EL PRADO RD 24.2 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 24.4 miles
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
13466 OSBORNE ST 24.4 miles
PACOIMA, CA 91331
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 24.4 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
8891 CENTRAL AVE 24.5 miles
MONTCLAIR, CA 91763
9122 ADAMS AVE 24.6 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
1619 E Edinger Ave 24.6 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
14850 ROSCOE BLVD 24.8 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C 24.9 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
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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: Montebello, California
Montebello (Spanish for beautiful mountain) is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, located in the southwestern area of the San Gabriel Valley on 8.4 sq mi (22 km2) 8 mi (13 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities, and is a member of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. In the early 20th century, Montebello was a well-known source for oil reserves. At the 2010 census, the population was 62,500. The estimated population as of July 1, 2013 was 63,495.
Before the arrival of the Spaniards in the area known today as Montebello, the land along the Rio Hondo River was populated by the Tongva (Gabrielino) portion of the Uto-Aztecan family of Native Americans. The Tongva occupied much of the Los Angeles basin and the southern Channel Islands - Santa Catalina, San Nicolas, San Clemente and Santa Barbara; when Spanish explorer Juan Rodrigues Cabrillo arrived off the shores of Santa Catalina in 1542, he was met by the Tongva people. Because the language of the Tongva was different from the neighboring tribes it was called "Gabrielino" by the Spanish. As more non-natives arrived and settlements were established, illness and disease came with them. By 1870, the area had few remaining indigenous inhabitants as disease brought by the Europeans killed many of the Tongva.
Father Angel Somera and Father Pedro Cambon, both Franciscan missionaries, founded the original Mission San Gabriel Arcangel on September 8, 1771; the location is today near the intersection of San Gabriel Boulevard and the Rio Hondo River. The establishment of the mission marked the beginning of the Los Angeles region's settlement by Spaniards and the fourth of twenty-one missions ultimately established along California's El Camino Real. The mission did well initially as a farm and cattle ranch. Six years after its founding, however, a destructive flood led the mission fathers to relocate the establishment farther north, to its current location in what is the present day city of San Gabriel. The original mission site is now memorialized as California Historical Landmark #158.