Hair Follicle Drug Testing Placentia, CA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Placentia, CA for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Placentia, CA, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Placentia, 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 Placentia, CA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Placentia, 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 Placentia, 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 Placentia, CA.
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ANAHEIM, CA 92806
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ANAHEIM, CA 92806
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ANAHEIM, CA 92805
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ANAHEIM, CA 92807
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2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 5.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
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YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
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ANAHEIM, CA 92807
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ORANGE, CA 92868
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ANAHEIM, CA 92804
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ORANGE, CA 92866
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ANAHEIM, CA 92801
17542 17TH ST STE 330 8.2 miles
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801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 8.5 miles
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800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 8.6 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 8.8 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 8.8 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
100 N TUSTIN AVE 9.0 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
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16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 9.1 miles
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16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 9.1 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 9.2 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 9.3 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 9.3 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
18335 VALLEY BLVD 9.4 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
12600 BEACH BLVD 9.4 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 9.8 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
17487 HURLEY ST 10.1 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 10.1 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Santa Ana, CA 92705
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WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 10.8 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
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13440 IMPERIAL HWY 11.0 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
3100 W WARNER AVE 11.1 miles
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2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 11.1 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1241 E DYER RD STE 145 11.3 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 11.4 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
3002 DOW AVE STE 204 11.8 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 11.9 miles
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17232 RED HILL AVE 11.9 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 12.0 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
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WHITTIER, CA 90602
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 12.2 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 12.2 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
8970 WARNER AVE 12.2 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 12.3 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 12.3 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 12.4 miles
Chino, CA 91710
15302 EL PRADO RD 12.7 miles
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 12.8 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 12.8 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 13.1 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
2362 MORSE AVE 13.3 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 13.5 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 13.7 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 13.8 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 13.9 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 14.0 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
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POMONA, CA 91768
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 101, 14.3 miles
Irvine, CA 92604
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BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
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502 S GAREY AVE 14.4 miles
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18800 Main St Ste 111, 14.6 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
301 VICTORIA ST 15.4 miles
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22741 LAMBERT ST 18.8 miles
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2776 PACIFIC AVE 19.1 miles
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1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 19.2 miles
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2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 19.3 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 19.3 miles
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LONG BEACH, CA 90806
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LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1250 PACIFIC AVE 19.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
24962 CALLE ARAGON 19.6 miles
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56 E DUARTE RD 20.0 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
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940 E MAIN ST 21.1 miles
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2920 Inland Empire Blvd Ste 108 21.2 miles
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100 Oceangate, P245 21.3 miles
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On-site only 21.3 miles
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HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
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Riverside, CA 92505
10800 MAGNOLIA AVE MOB 1, 4TH FL, 4J 22.0 miles
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LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
59 S MILLIKEN AVE STE 100 22.2 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
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3688 S Soto St 22.2 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 22.2 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
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ONTARIO, CA 91761
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8805 HAVEN AVE STE 100 22.7 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
599 INLAND CTR STE 105 22.7 miles
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 22.8 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
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CARSON, CA 90745
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
15401 S MAIN ST 23.3 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
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GARDENA, CA 90248
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 23.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 23.5 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
11152 S MAIN ST 23.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
10801 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE 105 23.6 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
9695 BASELINE RD 23.7 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
10841 WHITE OAK AVE 23.7 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
8408 THOROUGHBRED ST 23.7 miles
ALTA LOMA, CA 91701
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 24.0 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
9300 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 104 24.0 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
5862 AVALON BLVD 24.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 24.1 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
1149 W 190TH ST 24.1 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
124 N VIGNES ST 24.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
25500 RANCHO NIGUEL RD STE 100 24.3 miles
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 24.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
7777 MILLIKEN AVE STE A 24.4 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 24.5 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 24.6 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
27800 MEDICAL CENTER RD STE118 24.6 miles
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
823 N BROADWAY 24.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
3975 JACKSON ST. STE 104 24.9 miles
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
3865 JACKSON ST 25.0 miles
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
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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
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- PDR.net
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- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
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- 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)
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- 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
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- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
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- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
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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: Placentia, California
Placentia is a city in northern Orange County, California. The population was 50,533 during the 2010 census, up from 46,488 in the 2000 census. This includes the community of Atwood, which is included in the city of Placentia, and is located in its southernmost quadrant. Primarily referred to as a bedroom community, Placentia is known for its quiet neighborhoods.
Placentia is located in Orange County at 33°52?57?N 117°51?18?W? / ?33.88250°N 117.85500°W? / 33.88250; -117.85500 (33.882364, -117.855130). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17 km2). 6.6 square miles (17 km2) of it is land and 0.22% is water. The 57 Freeway (Orange Freeway) runs through the southwest section of Placentia. The 91 Freeway (Riverside Freeway) passes directly south of the city. Districts in Placentia include the Neighborhood of La Jolla, and the formerly unincorporated community of Atwood.
The 2010 United States Census reported that Placentia had a population of 50,533. The population density was 7,677.0 people per square mile (2,964.1/km²). The racial makeup of Placentia was 31,373 (62.1%) White (44.7% Non-Hispanic White), 914 (1.8%) African American, 386 (0.8%) Native American, 7,531 (14.9%) Asian, 74 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 8,247 (16.3%) from other races, and 2,008 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18,416 persons (36.4%).