Hair Follicle Drug Testing Metuchen, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Metuchen, NJ for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Metuchen, NJ, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Metuchen, 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 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 Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ.
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 1.0 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
102 James Street, Suite 201 1.3 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
65 JAMES ST 1.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
259 TALMADGE RD 1.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
16 ETHEL RD 2.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 2.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 2.7 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 2.7 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 2.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 3.1 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
1200 GREEN ST 3.1 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
1080 STELTON RD 3.5 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 4.7 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
1100 Centennial Ave 5.2 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 5.3 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 5.4 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 6.3 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
636 EASTON AVE 6.3 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
100 COMMERCE PL 6.3 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 6.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
418 STATE ROUTE 18 6.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 6.9 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 7.3 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 7.6 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
189 Elm St, Lower Level 7.6 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 7.8 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 8.0 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
141 MAIN ST 8.4 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 8.5 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 8.5 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 8.7 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
358 ARDEN AVE 9.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
370 CAMPUS DR 9.4 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
601 W UNION AVE 9.6 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 9.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 9.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
620 CRANBURY RD 10.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
200 US HIGHWAY 22 10.1 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
601 West Union Avenue, 10.1 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
90 US HIGHWAY 22 10.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
4855 Hylan Blvd, 10.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 10.3 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
3733 Richmond Avenue, 10.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 10.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
406 MILLTOWN RD 10.8 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
368 SPRING ST 10.8 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
619 CHETWOOD ST 10.8 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 10.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
500 WESTFIELD AVE 10.9 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
77 CANON DR 10.9 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
2960 Victory Boulevard 11.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 11.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 11.7 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 11.7 miles
Union, NJ 7083
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 11.7 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
2300 VAUXHALL RD 12.1 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
651 Willowbrook Road, 12.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
3311 Hylan Blvd, 12.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
595 DIVISION ST 12.5 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
606 DOWD AVE 12.7 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 12.9 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 12.9 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
350 Grove St 13.0 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
704 N Beers St, 13.0 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 13.0 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
31 NEW DORP LN 13.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 13.1 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 13.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 13.3 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 13.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 13.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 13.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
18 LYONS MALL 13.8 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
180 BOYDEN AVE 13.8 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
303 OMNI DR 14.1 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
177 Avenue A, 14.1 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
138 AVENUE C 14.3 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 14.3 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 14.5 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
69 FIRST AVE 14.6 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 14.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 14.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 14.9 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
On-site only 14.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
60 1ST ST 14.9 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
1361 Hylan Blvd, 15.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 15.1 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
81 Randall Ave, 15.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
14 RALEIGH CT 15.4 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
564 BROADWAY 15.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
375 MCCARTER HWY 15.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 15.6 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
10 COSTCO DR 15.8 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
209 LEFANTE WAY 16.0 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 16.1 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
221 CHESTNUT ST 16.2 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
880 AVENUE C 16.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 16.2 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 16.3 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 16.8 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 17.1 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
2 KINGS HWY 17.2 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 17.2 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 17.2 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 17.2 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
6 FELLEN PL 17.4 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
450 BERGEN ST 17.6 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 17.6 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 17.7 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 17.7 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 17.9 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 18.0 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
456 PROSPECT AVE 18.2 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
325 STATE ROUTE 10 18.2 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
7601 4th Avenue, 18.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 19.0 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 19.2 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 19.5 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
31 TURNBERRY DR 19.6 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
854 W SIDE AVE 19.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 20.1 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
261 Monmouth Street 20.3 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 20.3 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
49 Claremont Avenue, 20.4 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
1272 51st Street, 20.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 20.5 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 20.6 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
4420 13TH AVE 20.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
6413 BAY PARKWAY 20.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 20.7 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
557 BROAD ST 20.7 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
240 Maple Ave, 20.8 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 21.0 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
178 FLOYD ST 21.1 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 21.2 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 21.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
30 SEAVIEW DR 21.5 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
160 WHITE RD STE 1 21.5 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
348 13th Street, Suite 102 21.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 21.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 21.6 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
418-420 5TH AVE 21.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 21.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 21.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 21.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
120 Atlantic Avenue, 21.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
200 US HIGHWAY 46 21.8 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 21.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
264 1ST ST 21.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
95 HUDSON ST 22.0 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 22.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 22.0 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
50 COURT ST STE 1002 22.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 22.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
522 CENTRAL AVE 22.1 miles
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146 Pierrepont Street, 22.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 22.2 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
190 BALDWIN RD 22.3 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 22.4 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
1 METROTECH CTR 22.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 22.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 22.5 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 22.5 miles
New York, NY 10013
400 E 26TH ST 22.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
560 NEW YORK AVE 22.6 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 22.6 miles
New York, NY 10013
891 TABOR RD 22.7 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
2422 KNAPP ST 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
265 CHERRY ST 146 23.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 23.2 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
324 WEST 14TH ST 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
150 FAIRFIELD RD 23.2 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
1355 BROAD ST 23.3 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
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Clifton, NJ 7012
1248 Fulton Street 23.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 23.6 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
158 WYCKOFF RD 23.7 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
202 W 23RD ST 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
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Rutherford, NJ 7070
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 23.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 24.0 miles
New York, NY 10010
71 UNION AVE STE 103 24.1 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
380 2ND AVE 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
2035 RALPH AVE A10 24.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
619 Throop Avenue 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 24.3 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
276 E Main St, 24.3 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 24.4 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 24.4 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
400 STATE ROUTE 10 24.4 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
55 E 34TH ST 24.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 24.5 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
330 W 42ND ST 24.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
408 W 45TH ST 24.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
144 LEWIS AVE 24.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 24.6 miles
New York, NY 10016
On-site only 24.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
68 Graham Ave 24.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 24.7 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
601 W 51ST ST 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
2-12 CORBETT WAY 24.8 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 24.8 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
68 NASSAU AVE 24.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
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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: Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen (/m??t?t??n/ m?-TUTCH-?n) is a suburban borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of New Brunswick, 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Newark, 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Jersey City, and 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Manhattan, all part of the New York metropolitan area. Metuchen is completely surrounded by Edison. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,574, reflecting an increase of 734 (+5.7%) from the 12,840 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 36 (+0.3%) from the 12,804 counted in the 1990 Census.
Until 1870, what is now Metuchen was part of Woodbridge Township. Because the settlers in the western part of the township were so far removed from the village of Woodbridge, they early developed a separate identity. The name "Metuchen" first appeared in 1688/1689, and its name was derived from the name of a Native American chief, known as Matouchin or Matochshegan. In 1701, an overseer of roads was appointed for "Metuchen district". In 1705, Main Street was laid out at the same time as the road from Metuchen to Woodbridge, which one source calls a "reworking of the original road".
Sometime between 1717 and 1730, a meeting house was constructed for weekday meetings conducted by the pastor of the Woodbridge Presbyterian Church. In 1756, Metuchen Presbyterians succeeded in forming their own congregation, attesting to their growing numbers. In 1770, the congregations merged, with Metuchen getting 2/5 of the pastor's services and Woodbridge 3/5s; by 1772 Metuchen had grown sufficiently to warrant 50% of his time. In 1793, the two churches again separated.