Hair Follicle Drug Testing Woodridge, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Woodridge, IL for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Woodridge, IL, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Woodridge, 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 Woodridge, IL centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Woodridge, 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 Woodridge, 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 Woodridge, IL.
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 1.0 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
7530 WOODWARD AVE 1.0 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
484 W Boughton Rd, 3.2 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
1190 S NAPER BLVD 3.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1113 Fairview Ave, 3.4 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 3.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 3.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
18W125 RODGERS CT 3.8 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
7421 S CASS AVE 4.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
480 QUADRANGLE DR 4.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 4.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
801 S WASHINGTON ST 5.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 5.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 5.2 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 5.5 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 6.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
ONSITE ONLY 6.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 6.9 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 6.9 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 6.9 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 7.0 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
726 S WEBER RD 7.3 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 7.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 7.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 7.8 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
1971 Gowdy Road 8.5 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 8.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 8.6 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 8.9 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 9.0 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
6170 JOLIET RD 9.5 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 9.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 9.7 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 9.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
3052 WEBER DR 9.9 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
2450 WOLF RD STE I 10.2 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
24600 W 127TH ST 10.3 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
16221 W 159th St 10.4 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
9532 EAGLE WAY 10.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
125 N LA GRANGE RD 10.6 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 10.8 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 11.0 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
14330 S WILL COOK RD 11.0 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
1000 S HAMILTON ST 11.0 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
2000 OGDEN AVE 11.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 11.2 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
639 W NORTH AVE 11.3 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1955 RANDI DR 11.4 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
701 WINTHROP AVE 11.6 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 11.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 11.9 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
2853 KIRK RD 12.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 12.7 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
2615 HARRISON ST 12.8 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
321 W LAKE ST STE C 12.9 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
8755 S HARLEM AVE 13.0 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
565 N YORK ST 13.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 13.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 13.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 13.1 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
12255 S 80TH AVE 13.2 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 13.3 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 13.3 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
303 W LAKE ST 13.3 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
16101 WEBER RD 13.4 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 13.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
151 S LINCOLN AVE 13.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 13.9 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
6500 W 65TH ST 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
10737 W. 165TH STREET 13.9 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
2306 ESSINGTON RD 13.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1339 W LAKE ST 14.0 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
1851 DOUGLAS RD 14.0 miles
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
onsite for POH only 14.0 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
7222 W CERMAK RD 14.0 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 14.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
13641 S ROUTE 59 14.1 miles
Plainfield, IL 60544
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 14.2 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 14.3 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 14.4 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Fitness Department, 14.6 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
113 W LAKE ST 14.7 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
800 N LARKIN AVE 15.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
5660 W 95TH ST 15.0 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
250 E MAPLE ST 15.0 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 15.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
10137 GRAND AVE 15.4 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
On-Site ONLY 15.5 miles
Plainfield, IL 60586
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 15.5 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 15.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 15.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 15.6 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
750 ESSINGTON RD 15.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
330 MADISON ST STE B2 15.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 15.7 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
5015 W 65TH ST 15.7 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
1240 IL ROUTE 83 15.7 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
333 MADISON ST 15.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 15.9 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
32 UNO CIR 16.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 16.1 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 16.1 miles
North Aurora, IL 60542
1870 W GALENA BLVD 16.1 miles
AURORA, IL 60506
4940 S CICERO AVE 16.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5601 W CERMAK RD 16.4 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 16.4 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 16.4 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
PO BOX 63 16.6 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
4200 MANNHEIM RD 16.7 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
413 S HARVEY AVE 16.7 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
815 N RANDALL RD 16.9 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
1188 E STATE ST STE D 16.9 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
621 E LINCOLN HWY 17.0 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 17.0 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 17.0 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 17.0 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 17.1 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 17.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
537 N HARVEY AVE 17.2 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 17.3 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 17.4 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
4742 CAL SAG RD 17.4 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
525 TYLER RD STE J 17.4 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 17.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
17148 HARLEM AVE 17.6 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
1314 HOUBOLT RD 17.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
4800 W 129TH ST 17.6 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
1360 HOUBOLT RD 17.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
6701 US HIGHWAY 34 17.8 miles
OSWEGO, IL 60543
309 WALNUT ST 17.8 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 17.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 17.9 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
2025 S CHICAGO ST 18.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 18.0 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 18.1 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 18.1 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
7107 W BELMONT AVE 18.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 18.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 18.8 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
519 S ROSELLE RD 18.8 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 18.9 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 18.9 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1830 JARVIS AVE 19.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 19.4 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 19.5 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
3310 W Main St, 19.7 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 19.7 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 19.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 19.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
1734 W 105TH ST 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
2310 York St Ste 4A 20.2 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
7742 W HIGGINS RD 20.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 20.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
21035 S LA GRANGE RD 20.5 miles
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 20.5 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 20.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 20.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 20.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 20.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
12647 S JUSTINE ST 21.0 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
361 W GOLF RD 21.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 21.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 21.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
1122 W VETERANS PKWY 21.3 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
1100 W VETERANS PKWY 21.3 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
16501 KEDZIE AVE 21.3 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
650 W 51ST ST 21.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
1060 S ELMHURST RD 21.4 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 21.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
12942 S CARPENTER ST 21.6 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
1555 BARRINGTON RD 21.7 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 21.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
2361 Reliable Parkway 21.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 21.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2334A W HIGGINS RD 22.0 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 22.2 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 22.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1520 N DAMEN AVE 22.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
24441 W EAMES ST 22.2 miles
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
2380 S ELMHURST RD 22.3 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
15600 HONORE AVE 22.3 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 22.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
800 W CENTRAL RD 22.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 22.3 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
1230 W LAKE ST 22.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 22.4 miles
Yorkville, IL 60560
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 22.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 22.8 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
100 N RIVER RD 22.8 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 22.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 22.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
600 W ADAMS ST 22.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
1214 Brownwood Ste B 22.9 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
614 W MONROE ST 22.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2600 S Michigan Ave 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 23.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
603 W MONDAMIN ST 23.2 miles
MINOOKA, IL 60447
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 23.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 23.2 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 23.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 23.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
900 E 103RD ST 23.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
811 S STATE ST STE B 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
2929 S ELLIS AVE 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 23.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 23.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 23.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 23.5 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
4949 EUCLID AVE 23.6 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
8630 W GOLF RD 23.7 miles
NILES, IL 60714
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 23.7 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
219 W CHICAGO AVE 23.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 23.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 23.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 23.9 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1545 HICKS RD 24.0 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 24.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
18665 DIXIE HWY 24.1 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 24.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 24.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
6449 DEMPSTER ST 24.4 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 24.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
1974 E 73RD ST 24.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 24.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2868 N BROADWAY ST 24.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 24.6 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
3333 BEVERLY RD 24.7 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 24.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
371 West Northwest Highway 24.8 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
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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: Woodridge, Illinois
Woodridge is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with portions in Will and Cook counties, and a south-western suburb of Chicago. It uses the 630 and 331 area codes. The population was 32,971 at the 2010 census. Woodridge is the home of the Home Run Inn pizzeria chain and was the home of Pabst Brewing Company from 2006-2011.
Woodridge was incorporated on August 24, 1959, with less than 500 residents, on a wooded area of high ground overlooking the DuPage River's East Branch. Woodridge is a young community with the vast majority of its homes, businesses, and churches constructed after the 1950s. Woodridge was founded by a housing developer, Albert Kaufman, who was largely responsible for the creation of the village.
According to the 2010 census, Woodridge has a total area of 9.582 square miles (24.82 km2), of which 9.42 square miles (24.40 km2) (or 98.31%) is land and 0.162 square miles (0.42 km2) (or 1.69%) is water.