Hair Follicle Drug Testing Maywood, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Maywood, IL for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Maywood, IL, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Maywood, 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 Maywood, IL centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Maywood, 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 Maywood, 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 Maywood, IL.
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 0.9 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
2615 HARRISON ST 1.3 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
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Melrose Park, IL 60101
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 2.1 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
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10137 GRAND AVE 4.0 miles
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CHICAGO, IL 60634
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 5.0 miles
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4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 6.2 miles
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533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 6.3 miles
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4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 7.1 miles
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40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 7.2 miles
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534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 7.3 miles
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O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 7.5 miles
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835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 8.0 miles
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1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 8.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 8.6 miles
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5015 W 65TH ST 8.7 miles
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1520 N DAMEN AVE 8.8 miles
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303 W LAKE ST 8.8 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
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Chicago, IL 60646
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Lombard, IL 60148
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 9.1 miles
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75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 9.1 miles
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535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 9.3 miles
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2361 Reliable Parkway 10.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
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1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 10.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
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ONSITE ONLY 10.4 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
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2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 10.5 miles
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WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
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3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 10.7 miles
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2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 11.1 miles
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1 KRAFT CT 12.6 miles
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7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 13.2 miles
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800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 13.3 miles
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808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 15.9 miles
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1974 E 73RD ST 15.9 miles
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8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 16.2 miles
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121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 16.3 miles
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4800 W 129TH ST 16.5 miles
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1190 S NAPER BLVD 16.5 miles
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640 S Washington St Ste 140, 17.5 miles
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onsite for POH only 17.5 miles
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306 ERA DR 18.6 miles
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636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 18.7 miles
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Naperville, IL 60563
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2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 19.8 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 19.9 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
337 W. Northwest Highway, 19.9 miles
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15 S MCHENRY RD 20.0 miles
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10737 W. 165TH STREET 20.0 miles
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770 E Dundee Rd 20.2 miles
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1450 Busch Pkwy, 20.7 miles
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1280 WINDHAM PKWY 20.8 miles
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16221 W 159th St 21.3 miles
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16501 KEDZIE AVE 21.4 miles
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6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 21.4 miles
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2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 21.4 miles
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1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 21.6 miles
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3052 WEBER DR 22.0 miles
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3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 22.2 miles
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4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 22.3 miles
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2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 22.7 miles
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2853 KIRK RD 22.9 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
1000 S HAMILTON ST 22.9 miles
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19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 23.1 miles
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2635 Church Rd Ste 105 23.2 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
250 E MAPLE ST 23.2 miles
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16246 PRINCE DR 23.4 miles
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3831 S HOHMAN AVE 23.4 miles
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525 TYLER RD STE J 23.4 miles
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PO BOX 63 23.7 miles
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HAMMOND, IN 46320
2000 OGDEN AVE 23.9 miles
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3333 BEVERLY RD 24.0 miles
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2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 24.1 miles
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1955 RANDI DR 24.1 miles
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117 S COOK ST STE 306 24.2 miles
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24600 W 127TH ST 24.3 miles
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309 WALNUT ST 24.5 miles
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1188 E STATE ST STE D 24.5 miles
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18665 DIXIE HWY 24.5 miles
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19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 24.6 miles
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725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 24.6 miles
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1595 VALENCIA CT 24.7 miles
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5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 24.7 miles
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24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 24.8 miles
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350 Surryse Rd, 25.0 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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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: Maywood, Illinois
Maywood is a village in Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois, United States. It was founded on April 6, 1869, and organized October 22, 1881. The population was 24,090 at the 2010 United States Census.
There was limited European-American settlement in the Maywood area before a railroad was built after the American Civil War, with the rise of Chicago. But at least one house in what became Maywood was used as a station on the Underground Railroad, to aid refugee African-American slaves in escaping to freedom in the North. Some settled in the free state of Illinois; others went on to Canada, seeking further distance from American slavery. The site of the former house has been nationally commemorated. The plaque is located at today's Lake Street and the Des Plaines River bridge.
This early West Side suburb of Chicago was developed along the oldest railway line exiting the city. It attracted real estate developers because of its open grass prairie and scattered groves of ancient trees.