Hair Follicle Drug Testing Keansburg, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Keansburg, NJ for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Keansburg, NJ, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Keansburg, NJ 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 Keansburg, NJ centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Keansburg, NJ 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 Professional 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 include 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 Keansburg, NJ 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 Keansburg, NJ.
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 2.3 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 2.8 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 3.1 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
2 KINGS HWY 3.6 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
704 N Beers St, 4.2 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
4855 Hylan Blvd, 6.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 7.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
3733 Richmond Avenue, 7.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 7.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
240 Maple Ave, 7.6 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
3311 Hylan Blvd, 7.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
358 ARDEN AVE 8.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
160 WHITE RD STE 1 8.3 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 8.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 9.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
31 NEW DORP LN 9.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
77 CANON DR 9.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
1361 Hylan Blvd, 10.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
158 WYCKOFF RD 11.0 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2960 Victory Boulevard 11.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 11.6 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
651 Willowbrook Road, 11.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 11.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
On-site only 11.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 11.9 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 12.2 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
2-12 CORBETT WAY 12.2 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 12.2 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
300 2ND AVE 12.7 miles
LONG BRANCH, NJ 7740
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 12.7 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 12.8 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 13.1 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 13.1 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
802 W PARK AVE STE 221 13.1 miles
OCEAN, NJ 7712
81 Randall Ave, 13.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
1910 STATE ROUTE 35 13.2 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 13.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A 13.4 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 13.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
1200 GREEN ST 13.4 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 13.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 13.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
65 JAMES ST 13.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
418 STATE ROUTE 18 14.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
7601 4th Avenue, 14.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
240 MONMOUTH RD 14.1 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
102 James Street, Suite 201 14.2 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
6413 BAY PARKWAY 14.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
138 AVENUE C 14.4 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 14.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 14.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 14.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
177 Avenue A, 14.7 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
2422 KNAPP ST 14.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 14.8 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
619 CHETWOOD ST 15.0 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
1272 51st Street, 15.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 15.1 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
4420 13TH AVE 15.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 15.5 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 15.5 miles
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564 BROADWAY 15.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
620 CRANBURY RD 15.6 miles
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561 CRANBURY RD 15.6 miles
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209 LEFANTE WAY 15.6 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
259 TALMADGE RD 15.7 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
16 ETHEL RD 15.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 15.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 15.9 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 16.0 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
100 COMMERCE PL 16.1 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
595 DIVISION ST 16.2 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
606 DOWD AVE 16.2 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
3520 STATE ROUTE 33 16.3 miles
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880 AVENUE C 16.3 miles
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500 WESTFIELD AVE 16.4 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 16.4 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 16.5 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 16.5 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 16.6 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
400 E 26TH ST 16.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
2441 STATE ROUTE 33 16.7 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
1809 Corlies Ave, Floor 2 16.9 miles
Neptune, NJ 7753
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 16.9 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 16.9 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
2035 RALPH AVE A10 17.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 17.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 17.1 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
43 MAIN ST 17.1 miles
FARMINGDALE, NJ 7727
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 17.1 miles
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348 13th Street, Suite 102 17.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
1080 STELTON RD 17.3 miles
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FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 17.4 miles
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340 AIRIS DR STE 203 17.8 miles
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264 1ST ST 17.8 miles
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10 COSTCO DR 17.9 miles
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333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 18.0 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
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120 Atlantic Avenue, 18.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
636 EASTON AVE 18.6 miles
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189 Elm St, Lower Level 18.6 miles
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100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 18.7 miles
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BROOKLYN, NY 11201
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Brooklyn, NY 11216
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313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 19.1 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 19.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
619 Throop Avenue 19.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
65 BROADWAY STE 903 19.3 miles
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NEW YORK, NY 10006
375 MCCARTER HWY 19.4 miles
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SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
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144 LEWIS AVE 20.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
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139 Centre St, Suite 207, 20.2 miles
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New York, NY 10013
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BROOKLYN, NY 11221
265 CHERRY ST 146 20.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 20.4 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 20.5 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 20.5 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 20.5 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
68 Graham Ave 20.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
180 BOYDEN AVE 20.6 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 20.7 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 20.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Onsite Only 20.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11208
450 BERGEN ST 20.9 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 20.9 miles
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400 Candlewood Commons, Bldg 4 21.0 miles
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95 HUDSON ST 21.1 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 21.1 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
2130 STATE HIGHWAY 35 21.1 miles
SEA GIRT, NJ 8750
Onsite Only #1R 21.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
539 Route 9 North 21.3 miles
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 8734
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 21.4 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
1707 ATLANTIC AVE STE 1 21.5 miles
MANASQUAN, NJ 8736
8212 151ST AVE 21.6 miles
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
68 NASSAU AVE 21.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
324 WEST 14TH ST 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
6655 FRESH POND RD 21.7 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 21.8 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 21.8 miles
New York, NY 10010
380 2ND AVE 21.8 miles
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522 CENTRAL AVE 21.9 miles
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47 KENT RD 21.9 miles
HOWELL, NJ 7731
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60 1ST ST 22.0 miles
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141 MAIN ST 22.0 miles
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202 W 23RD ST 22.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
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Ridgewood, NY 11385
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 22.3 miles
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55 E 34TH ST 22.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 22.5 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 22.6 miles
New York, NY 10016
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
69-16 METROPOLITAN AVE 22.6 miles
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
30 SEAVIEW DR 22.7 miles
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229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 22.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
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NEW YORK, NY 10018
370 CAMPUS DR 22.8 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
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NEW YORK, NY 10036
JFK Airport Bldg 75, STE 247/249 23.0 miles
Jamaica, NY 11430
JFK INTL AIRPORT STE 14, BLDG 14A 23.0 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
JFK International Airport Bldg 22 23.0 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
8217 WOODHAVEN BLVD 23.0 miles
GLENDALE, NY 11385
730 3RD AVE 23.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
31-00 47TH AVENUE 23.2 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
408 W 45TH ST 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
919 2ND AVE 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
601 W UNION AVE 23.4 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
111-16 JAMAICA AVE 23.4 miles
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
7301 GRAND AVE 23.4 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
4275 65TH PL 23.5 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
601 W 51ST ST 23.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
425 PARK AVE 23.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 23.6 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 23.6 miles
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210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 23.6 miles
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115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 23.6 miles
New York, NY 10022
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 23.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
601 West Union Avenue, 23.9 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 24.1 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
6311 QUEENS BLVD 24.1 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
222 ROCKAWAY TPKE 24.2 miles
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
222 Rockaway Turnpike, Suite 5 24.2 miles
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 24.3 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 24.3 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
69-12 AUSTIN ST 24.3 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 24.3 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 24.4 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 24.5 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 24.5 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 24.6 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
65 E 76th St, 24.6 miles
New York, NY 10021
40 08 Forley St, 24.8 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
178 FLOYD ST 24.9 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
1101 RICHMOND AVE STE 102 24.9 miles
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 8742
3014 37th St, 24.9 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
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AI Overview
Hair Follicle Drug Testing: An Overview
Hair follicle drug testing is a method used to detect the use of illicit drugs or the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. Unlike urine tests, which can detect recent drug use, hair follicle testing provides a longer window of detection, typically up to 90 days. This overview explores how hair follicle drug testing works, its applications, and its benefits.
How Hair Follicle Drug Testing Works
The process involves taking a small sample of hair, usually from the head but sometimes from the body if scalp hair is insufficient. The hair is tested to identify drugs and their metabolites, which are deposited in the hair from the bloodstream. This method is sensitive to a wide range of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine (PCP).
Applications of Hair Follicle Drug Testing
- Employment Screening: Many employers use hair follicle testing as part of their pre-employment screening processes and in regular checks to ensure a drug-free workplace.
- Legal and Forensic Cases: This testing is used in legal settings to provide evidence in custody disputes, DUI cases, and other legal matters requiring proof of drug use.
- Rehabilitation Monitoring: Health care providers and rehab centers use hair tests to monitor individuals recovering from drug addiction.
Advantages of Hair Follicle Drug Testing
- Long Detection Period: Can detect drug use for up to 90 days, making it more effective for identifying long-term drug use than other testing methods.
- Tamper Resistance: The nature of hair sample collection makes it difficult to tamper with or substitute samples, providing more accurate results.
- Non-invasive: The process is simple and does not require the handling of bodily fluids, making it less invasive and safer to administer.
Considerations and Limitations
While hair follicle drug testing is highly effective, there are considerations to keep in mind:
- Growth Rate Variability: Hair growth rates can vary from person to person, potentially affecting the detection window.
- Potential for External Contamination: Drugs can sometimes be absorbed from the environment, leading to potential false positives, though washing the hair sample prior to testing can mitigate this risk.
- Cultural and Personal Concerns: The requirement of hair samples can raise concerns among those with hair loss or individuals whose cultural practices affect hair grooming or styling.
Hair follicle drug testing is a reliable and comprehensive method for detecting drug use over an extended period. It is widely used across various sectors for its accuracy and tamper-resistant methodology, making it a valuable tool in maintaining drug-free environments and supporting legal and medical interventions.
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Local Area Info: Keansburg, New Jersey
Keansburg (pronounced "KEENS-burg") is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,105, which represented a decline of 627 (-5.8%) from the 10,732 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 337 (-3.0%) from the 11,069 counted in the 1990 Census.
Keansburg was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 26, 1917, from portions of both Middletown Township and Raritan Township (now Hazlet), based on the results of a referendum held on April 17, 1917.
The borough is part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan, an effort by nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County to reinvigorate the area's economy by emphasizing the traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the Raritan Bay coastline.