Hair Follicle Drug Testing Bensenville, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Bensenville, IL for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Bensenville, IL, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Bensenville, IL 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 Bensenville, IL centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Bensenville, IL 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 Bensenville, IL 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 Bensenville, IL.
1240 IL ROUTE 83 0.3 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
321 W LAKE ST STE C 2.6 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 2.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
565 N YORK ST 2.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
4200 MANNHEIM RD 2.8 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
303 W LAKE ST 3.2 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 3.6 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
10137 GRAND AVE 3.6 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 3.8 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 4.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1830 JARVIS AVE 4.2 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 4.2 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
1339 W LAKE ST 4.5 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
639 W NORTH AVE 4.5 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 4.9 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 5.4 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 5.4 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
Fitness Department, 5.7 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 6.3 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
1060 S ELMHURST RD 6.3 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 6.3 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 6.4 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 6.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
7742 W HIGGINS RD 6.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 6.5 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 6.5 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 6.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
701 WINTHROP AVE 6.7 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 6.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2615 HARRISON ST 6.9 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 7.0 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
7107 W BELMONT AVE 7.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2380 S ELMHURST RD 7.2 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 7.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
100 N RIVER RD 7.4 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 7.4 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
113 W LAKE ST 7.5 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 7.6 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
1214 Brownwood Ste B 7.8 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 7.9 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
2450 WOLF RD STE I 7.9 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 7.9 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 8.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
800 W CENTRAL RD 8.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 8.3 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
519 S ROSELLE RD 8.4 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
8630 W GOLF RD 8.4 miles
NILES, IL 60714
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 8.6 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 8.7 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 8.7 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 8.8 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
537 N HARVEY AVE 9.1 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 9.3 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 9.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 9.4 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 9.4 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
413 S HARVEY AVE 9.6 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
7222 W CERMAK RD 9.7 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 9.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
6449 DEMPSTER ST 9.8 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
4211 N CICERO AVE 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
125 N LA GRANGE RD 9.9 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
361 W GOLF RD 10.1 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 10.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
1 KRAFT CT 10.2 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 10.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 10.6 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 10.6 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
1545 HICKS RD 10.8 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 10.8 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 10.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 10.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
4949 EUCLID AVE 11.0 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 11.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 11.2 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
5601 W CERMAK RD 11.5 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 11.6 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 11.6 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 11.7 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 12.2 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
371 West Northwest Highway 12.2 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
2334A W HIGGINS RD 12.4 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
1555 BARRINGTON RD 12.5 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 12.7 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
6170 JOLIET RD 12.8 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
544A W DUNDEE RD 12.8 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 12.8 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
1113 Fairview Ave, 12.9 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
337 W. Northwest Highway, 12.9 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 12.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 13.0 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 13.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
2300 W PETERSON AVE 13.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
9532 EAGLE WAY 13.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 13.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
770 E Dundee Rd 13.5 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
18W125 RODGERS CT 13.8 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
306 ERA DR 13.8 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
605 ACADEMY DR 13.8 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
15 S MCHENRY RD 13.8 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
1520 N DAMEN AVE 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
7421 S CASS AVE 14.1 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 14.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 14.2 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 14.5 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
6140 N BROADWAY ST 14.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
ONSITE ONLY 14.7 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
6500 W 65TH ST 14.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
7530 WOODWARD AVE 14.9 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 15.0 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 15.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 15.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
1450 Busch Pkwy, 15.1 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
4940 S CICERO AVE 15.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 15.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
2868 N BROADWAY ST 15.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
1230 W LAKE ST 15.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 15.3 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 15.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 15.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 15.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 15.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
5015 W 65TH ST 15.9 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 15.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 15.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
614 W MONROE ST 16.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
600 W ADAMS ST 16.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
219 W CHICAGO AVE 16.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 16.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 16.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 16.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 16.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
2361 Reliable Parkway 16.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 16.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
1190 S NAPER BLVD 16.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 16.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 16.9 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
801 S WASHINGTON ST 16.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 16.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 16.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 16.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
3333 BEVERLY RD 16.9 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 17.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
117 S COOK ST STE 306 17.0 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
8755 S HARLEM AVE 17.0 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 17.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
811 S STATE ST STE B 17.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 17.2 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 17.7 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
1971 Gowdy Road 17.7 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
2600 S Michigan Ave 17.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 17.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 17.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
350 Surryse Rd, 18.0 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
525 TYLER RD STE J 18.4 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 18.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
2929 S ELLIS AVE 18.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
484 W Boughton Rd, 18.6 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
650 W 51ST ST 18.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
5660 W 95TH ST 18.7 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 18.9 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 19.5 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
309 WALNUT ST 19.6 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 19.6 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
480 QUADRANGLE DR 19.6 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
6 E PHILLIP RD 19.7 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
1188 E STATE ST STE D 20.0 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
2853 KIRK RD 20.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 20.1 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 20.2 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
3052 WEBER DR 20.3 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 20.4 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 20.4 miles
Barrington, IL 60010
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 20.4 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 20.4 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 20.6 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 20.7 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 20.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
12255 S 80TH AVE 20.8 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 20.9 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 21.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 21.3 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 21.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 21.4 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
3310 W Main St, 21.5 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 21.5 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
815 N RANDALL RD 21.6 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 22.0 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 22.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 22.3 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
726 S WEBER RD 22.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
1734 W 105TH ST 22.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 22.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 22.5 miles
ELGIN, IL 60124
904B S Milwaukee Ave 22.6 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
2000 OGDEN AVE 22.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
1955 RANDI DR 22.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 22.8 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 22.9 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
1974 E 73RD ST 22.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
13641 S ROUTE 59 22.9 miles
Plainfield, IL 60544
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 23.1 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
4800 W 129TH ST 23.3 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 23.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
4742 CAL SAG RD 23.4 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
onsite for POH only 23.4 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 23.5 miles
North Aurora, IL 60542
143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 23.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
1217 S RAND RD 23.8 miles
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047
151 S LINCOLN AVE 23.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
14330 S WILL COOK RD 24.4 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
900 E 103RD ST 24.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
2310 York St Ste 4A 24.6 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
12647 S JUSTINE ST 24.8 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 24.8 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
16221 W 159th St 25.0 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
24600 W 127TH ST 25.0 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
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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: Bensenville, Illinois
First known as Tioga, it was formally established as Bensenville in 1873 along the Milwaukee Road railway. The community is named after Benzen, Germany. A post office was established in 1873, but because there was an existing "Benson", the suffix "ville" was added.
According to the 2010 census, Bensenville has a total area of 5.618 square miles (14.55 km2), of which 5.57 square miles (14.43 km2) (or 99.15%) is land and 0.048 square miles (0.12 km2) (or 0.85%) is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,352 people residing in the village. The population density was 3,296.6 people per square mile (5,305.3/km²). There were 6,743 housing units. The racial makeup of the village was 67.3% White, 3.5% African American, 1.0% Native American, 4.8% Asian, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 47.8% of the population.