Hair Follicle Drug Testing Madison, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Madison, NJ for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Madison, NJ, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Madison, 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 Madison, NJ centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, NJ.
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 3.0 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 3.1 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
325 STATE ROUTE 10 4.0 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 5.6 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 6.0 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 6.2 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 6.7 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 6.8 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
200 US HIGHWAY 22 7.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 7.2 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
90 US HIGHWAY 22 7.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
406 MILLTOWN RD 7.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
190 BALDWIN RD 7.4 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
891 TABOR RD 7.5 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
200 US HIGHWAY 46 7.7 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 7.8 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 8.0 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 8.1 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
189 Elm St, Lower Level 8.2 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
2300 VAUXHALL RD 8.3 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 8.3 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
60 1ST ST 8.3 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 8.3 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 8.4 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
18 LYONS MALL 8.7 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
456 PROSPECT AVE 8.8 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
180 BOYDEN AVE 9.0 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 9.1 miles
Union, NJ 7083
276 E Main St, 9.1 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 9.2 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 9.3 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 9.6 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
368 SPRING ST 9.7 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
338 W MAIN ST 10.2 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
150 FAIRFIELD RD 10.2 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 10.4 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
400 STATE ROUTE 10 10.4 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 10.5 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
100 COMMERCE PL 10.6 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 10.9 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 11.2 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 11.3 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
49 Claremont Avenue, 11.6 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 11.6 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
500 WESTFIELD AVE 11.6 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 11.7 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 11.9 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
16 BROOKWOOD RD 12.1 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
557 BROAD ST 12.2 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 12.5 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 12.7 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 12.7 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
375 MCCARTER HWY 12.8 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
14 RALEIGH CT 12.9 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 13.0 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
619 CHETWOOD ST 13.2 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
595 DIVISION ST 13.2 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
606 DOWD AVE 13.3 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
221 CHESTNUT ST 13.4 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 13.5 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 13.6 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 13.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 13.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 13.8 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
450 BERGEN ST 13.8 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
1355 BROAD ST 13.9 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
1200 GREEN ST 13.9 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
66 SUNSET STRIP 14.2 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
102 James Street, Suite 201 14.3 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 14.3 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 14.3 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
500 UNION BLVD 14.3 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 14.3 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
178 FLOYD ST 14.4 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 14.4 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
65 JAMES ST 14.5 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
501 STATE ROUTE 10 14.6 miles
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 7852
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 14.6 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
1100 Centennial Ave 14.6 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
1080 STELTON RD 14.7 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
601 W UNION AVE 14.8 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
On-site only 14.8 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
601 West Union Avenue, 15.0 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 15.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
259 TALMADGE RD 15.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 15.2 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
16 ETHEL RD 15.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
141 MAIN ST 15.4 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 15.4 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 15.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 15.8 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 15.9 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
350 Grove St 16.0 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
560 NEW YORK AVE 16.1 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
370 CAMPUS DR 16.2 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 16.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
177 Avenue A, 16.3 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
283 PIAGET AVE 16.4 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
1139 MAIN AVENUE 16.5 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 16.6 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 16.7 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
138 AVENUE C 16.8 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
759 HAMBURG TPKE 17.0 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
705 HAMBURG TPKE 17.0 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 17.0 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
564 BROADWAY 17.0 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 17.0 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
17 Sylvan St, 17.0 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
880 AVENUE C 17.1 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
2960 Victory Boulevard 17.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 17.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
71 UNION AVE STE 103 17.1 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 17.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
72 HAMBURG TPKE 17.5 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
209 LEFANTE WAY 17.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
69 FIRST AVE 17.5 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
651 Willowbrook Road, 17.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
636 EASTON AVE 17.7 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
30 SEAVIEW DR 17.7 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 17.8 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 18.0 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
854 W SIDE AVE 18.0 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
98 N MARYLAND AVE 18.1 miles
LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 7849
65 LOVE LN 18.1 miles
NETCONG, NJ 7857
66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310 18.2 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 18.2 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 18.3 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 18.3 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 18.3 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 18.4 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
77 CANON DR 18.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 18.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
358 ARDEN AVE 18.7 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 18.8 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 18.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
81 Randall Ave, 18.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
15-01 BROADWAY 19.1 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
261 Monmouth Street 19.3 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
522 CENTRAL AVE 19.5 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 19.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
303 OMNI DR 19.7 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
3733 Richmond Avenue, 19.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
22-11 STATE RT 208 19.8 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 19.9 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
On-site only 19.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 20.0 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 20.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
1114 GOFFLE RD 20.0 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
31 NEW DORP LN 20.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 20.2 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
184 ESSEX ST 20.3 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
95 HUDSON ST 20.3 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
150 NORTH ST 20.4 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
19 YAWPO AVE 20.5 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 20.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 20.6 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
401 GOFFLE RD 20.6 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
3311 Hylan Blvd, 20.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
1361 Hylan Blvd, 20.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 20.7 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
4855 Hylan Blvd, 20.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 20.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 20.9 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
385 Prospect Ave, 21.2 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 21.3 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 21.3 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
1 ORCHARD ST 21.4 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 21.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
6 FELLEN PL 21.6 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
418 STATE ROUTE 18 21.6 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 21.7 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
324 WEST 14TH ST 21.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
127 Union St, 21.8 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
27 TOTE RD 21.8 miles
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ 7821
653 WILLOW GROVE ST 21.9 miles
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
651 Willow Grove St 21.9 miles
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 22.0 miles
New York, NY 10013
202 W 23RD ST 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
137 Mountain Ave Ste 2, 22.1 miles
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
601 W 51ST ST 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 22.2 miles
New York, NY 10013
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 22.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
408 W 45TH ST 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
193 Route 17 South 22.3 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
330 W 42ND ST 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 22.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
7601 4th Avenue, 22.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
120 Atlantic Avenue, 22.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 22.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 22.7 miles
New York, NY 10010
146 Pierrepont Street, 22.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 22.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
265 CHERRY ST 146 22.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
55 E 34TH ST 22.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 22.8 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
50 COURT ST STE 1002 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
57 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100 22.8 miles
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
380 2ND AVE 22.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 22.9 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
718 TEANECK RD 22.9 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 23.0 miles
New York, NY 10016
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 23.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
1 METROTECH CTR 23.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
663 PALISADE AVE 23.1 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
730 3RD AVE 23.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
425 PARK AVE 23.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 23.4 miles
New York, NY 10022
418-420 5TH AVE 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
264 1ST ST 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
919 2ND AVE 23.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
348 13th Street, Suite 102 23.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 23.6 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 23.6 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 23.8 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
65 E 76th St, 23.8 miles
New York, NY 10021
1272 51st Street, 23.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
140 FRANKLIN RD 23.9 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
4420 13TH AVE 23.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 24.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 24.2 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 24.3 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 24.3 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 24.4 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
620 CRANBURY RD 24.5 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
68 NASSAU AVE 24.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
680 Kinderkamack Rd, 24.6 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
3421 BROADWAY 24.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 24.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
6413 BAY PARKWAY 25.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
1248 Fulton Street 25.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 25.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
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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
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: Madison, New Jersey
Madison is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 15,845, reflecting a drop in population of 685 (?4.1%) from the 16,530 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 680 (+4.3%) from the 15,850 counted in the 1990 Census. It is known as "The Rose City" and was named in honor of President James Madison.
Native Americans occupied the areas that would become New Jersey, and Madison, following the retreat of the Wisconsin Glacier for many thousands of years. Settlements of the Lenape were agriculturally based following matrilineal lines. The protected lands nearby, Jockey Hollow, are what is remaining of the settlement. Occupation changed with the seasons, the variable nature of the climate, and to preserve the fertility of the rich soil. Their fishing and hunting territories were wide-ranging and similarly divided among the three clans of the matrilineal culture in this Eastern Woodland environment. Trade with these native peoples for food and furs was conducted by the Dutch during the period of colonization of New Netherland. Although the European principle of land ownership was not recognized by the Lenape, Dutch West India Company policy required their colonists to purchase land that they settled, but typically, trading relationships were established in this area, rather than Dutch settlements.
During the British colonial period, the earliest settlers of European descent arrived in this portion of the colony of New Jersey. Traditional native trails and pathways were followed as settlement began. Pressures upon the Lenape constantly drove them westward. About 1715 the village of Bottle Hill was established at the crossing of Ridgedale Avenue and Kings Road. Village governance principles followed the British model. The Luke Miller house at 105 Ridgedale Avenue is thought to be the oldest remaining home, having been built around 1730. During British colonial rule, Kings Road was a toll road that assessed fees levied by the government appointed by the English king. Farther south was the Shunpike, a road with a parallel path that was used deliberately by colonists to avoid the fees.