Hair Follicle Drug Testing Berwyn, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Berwyn, IL for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Berwyn, IL, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, IL centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, IL.
7222 W CERMAK RD 1.1 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
5601 W CERMAK RD 1.5 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 1.9 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
413 S HARVEY AVE 2.2 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
537 N HARVEY AVE 3.2 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 4.0 miles
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2615 HARRISON ST 4.0 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 4.0 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
125 N LA GRANGE RD 4.4 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
Fitness Department, 4.7 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
4940 S CICERO AVE 4.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 5.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
6500 W 65TH ST 5.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 5.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
2450 WOLF RD STE I 5.6 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
5015 W 65TH ST 5.7 miles
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835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 5.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 5.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 6.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 6.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
7107 W BELMONT AVE 6.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
9532 EAGLE WAY 6.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 6.1 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 6.2 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
6170 JOLIET RD 6.4 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 6.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 6.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 6.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 6.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
10137 GRAND AVE 7.0 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
1520 N DAMEN AVE 7.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 7.3 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
2361 Reliable Parkway 7.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 7.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
1230 W LAKE ST 7.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 7.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 7.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 7.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
4211 N CICERO AVE 7.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 7.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 8.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
600 W ADAMS ST 8.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
614 W MONROE ST 8.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 8.0 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 8.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
8755 S HARLEM AVE 8.2 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 8.2 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 8.2 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 8.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 8.4 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 8.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 8.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 8.5 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
650 W 51ST ST 8.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 8.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
4200 MANNHEIM RD 8.6 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
811 S STATE ST STE B 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
565 N YORK ST 8.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2600 S Michigan Ave 8.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
219 W CHICAGO AVE 8.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 8.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 8.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 9.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
5660 W 95TH ST 9.2 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
321 W LAKE ST STE C 9.2 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 9.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
2929 S ELLIS AVE 9.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
7742 W HIGGINS RD 9.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 9.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 9.4 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 9.5 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 9.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2868 N BROADWAY ST 9.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 9.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 9.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 10.1 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
ONSITE ONLY 10.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 10.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 10.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 10.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 10.6 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1240 IL ROUTE 83 10.7 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 11.0 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 11.1 miles
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2300 W PETERSON AVE 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
639 W NORTH AVE 11.1 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 11.2 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
18W125 RODGERS CT 11.4 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
7421 S CASS AVE 11.5 miles
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1113 Fairview Ave, 11.6 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 11.8 miles
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303 W LAKE ST 12.0 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
6140 N BROADWAY ST 12.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 12.1 miles
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8125 RIVER DR STE 102 12.3 miles
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1974 E 73RD ST 12.7 miles
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8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 12.9 miles
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1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 13.4 miles
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800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 13.7 miles
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1339 W LAKE ST 13.8 miles
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4800 W 129TH ST 13.8 miles
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900 E 103RD ST 14.0 miles
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7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 14.1 miles
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1830 JARVIS AVE 14.2 miles
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1 KRAFT CT 14.4 miles
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2310 York St Ste 4A 14.6 miles
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303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 14.9 miles
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100 N RIVER RD 14.9 miles
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14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 15.7 miles
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onsite for POH only 15.7 miles
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MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
1214 Brownwood Ste B 16.6 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
113 W LAKE ST 16.7 miles
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2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 17.1 miles
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2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 17.1 miles
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2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 17.2 miles
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2150 PFINGSTEN RD 17.2 miles
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9570 W 159TH ST STE A 17.5 miles
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16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 17.7 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 17.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 17.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 17.8 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 17.9 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
1190 S NAPER BLVD 17.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 17.9 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
484 W Boughton Rd, 18.0 miles
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605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 18.0 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 18.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 18.0 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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15600 HONORE AVE 18.2 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 18.2 miles
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480 QUADRANGLE DR 18.3 miles
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519 S ROSELLE RD 18.7 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
17148 HARLEM AVE 18.7 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
801 S WASHINGTON ST 19.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 19.1 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 19.1 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
14330 S WILL COOK RD 19.2 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 19.2 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 19.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 19.6 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 20.2 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
16246 PRINCE DR 20.3 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 20.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 20.4 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 20.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
361 W GOLF RD 20.5 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 20.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
4020 S CALUMET AVE 20.6 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
605 ACADEMY DR 20.6 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
16221 W 159th St 20.8 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
1545 HICKS RD 20.9 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
544A W DUNDEE RD 21.0 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
306 ERA DR 21.0 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
4949 EUCLID AVE 21.3 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 21.4 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 21.4 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
1971 Gowdy Road 21.5 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 21.5 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
1595 VALENCIA CT 21.6 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 21.7 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
18665 DIXIE HWY 21.8 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
813 SIBLEY ST 22.0 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 22.0 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
250 E MAPLE ST 22.0 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
726 S WEBER RD 22.0 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
PO BOX 63 22.2 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
371 West Northwest Highway 22.5 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 22.5 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
17665 Torrence Ave, 22.6 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
1000 S HAMILTON ST 22.6 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
15 S MCHENRY RD 22.7 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 22.7 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 22.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
2334A W HIGGINS RD 22.8 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
1555 BARRINGTON RD 22.8 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
6624 MONROE AVE 22.9 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
337 W. Northwest Highway, 23.0 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 23.0 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
1010 165TH ST 23.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
4321 FIR ST STE 313 23.2 miles
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 23.2 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
770 E Dundee Rd 23.2 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
1450 Busch Pkwy, 23.3 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
2741 RIDGE RD 23.4 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 23.4 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 23.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
3052 WEBER DR 23.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 24.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
7905 CALUMET AVE 24.3 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 24.4 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
8135 S Calumet Ave 24.6 miles
Munster, IN 46321
2450 169TH ST 24.7 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46323
621 E LINCOLN HWY 24.8 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
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FRANKFORT, IL 60423
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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: Berwyn, Illinois
Berwyn /?b??rw?n/ is a suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, coterminous with Berwyn Township, which was formed in 1908 after breaking off from Cicero Township. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 56,657.
Before being settled, the land that is now Berwyn was traversed by Native American trails. The most important trails converged near the Chicago portage, and two significant routes crossed what is today Berwyn. A branch of the Trail to Green Bay crossed Berwyn at what is now Riverside Drive, and the Ottawa Trail spanned the southern end of the city.
In 1846, the first land in "Berwyn" was deeded to Theodore Doty who built the 8-foot-wide (2.4 m) Plank Road from Chicago to Ottawa along the Ottawa Trail. The trail had been used as a French and Indian trade route and more recently as a stage coach route to Lisle. This thoroughfare became what is now Ogden Avenue in South Berwyn. In 1856, Thomas F. Baldwin purchased 347 acres (1.40 km2) of land, bordered by what is now Ogden Avenue, Ridgeland Avenue, 31st Street, and Harlem Avenue, in hopes of developing a rich and aristocratic community called "LaVergne". However, few people were interested in grassy marshland. Mud Lake extended nearly to the southern border of today's Berwyn, and the land flooded regularly during heavy rains. The only mode of transportation to LaVergne was horse and buggy on the Plank Road.