Hair Follicle Drug Testing Irvington, NY
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Irvington, NY for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Irvington, NY, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Hair follicle drug testing Irvington, NY 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 Irvington, NY centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Irvington, NY 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 Irvington, NY 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 Irvington, NY.
155 WHITE PLAINS RD 2.0 miles
TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
200 South Broadway, Suite 102 2.1 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
660 White Plains Rd Ste 630 2.3 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 2.8 miles
White Plains, NY 10607
160 N CENTRAL AVE 3.0 miles
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 3.3 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 4.1 miles
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
359 N Central Ave 4.1 miles
Hartsdale, NY 10530
99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200 4.5 miles
ORANGEBURG, NY 10962
160 PARIS AVE STE 1 4.7 miles
NORTHVALE, NJ 7647
1034 N BROADWAY 4.9 miles
YONKERS, NY 10701
970 N Broadway, Ste 205 5.0 miles
Yonkers, NY 10701
311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE 5.1 miles
NYACK, NY 10960
15 N BROADWAY STE D 5.5 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 5.5 miles
VALHALLA, NY 10595
500 PIERMONT RD STE 304 6.4 miles
CLOSTER, NJ 7624
174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 7.4 miles
Pleasantville, NY 10570
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 7.9 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 7.9 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
261 Old Hook Rd, 8.5 miles
Westwood, NJ 7675
215 OLD HOOK RD 8.6 miles
WESTWOOD, NJ 7675
104 E ROUTE 59 8.6 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307 8.7 miles
Nanuet, NY 10954
12 N 7TH AVE 8.9 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 8.9 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
259 N MIDDLETOWN RD 9.0 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401 9.5 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 9.6 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
40 WASHINGTON AVE 9.6 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 9.7 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
680 Kinderkamack Rd, 9.9 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 10.0 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
151 N Main St, Unit 307 10.1 miles
New City, NY 10956
85 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD 10.5 miles
Montvale, NJ 7645
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 10.7 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
800 SYLVAN AVE 10.9 miles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
34 N ROUTE 9W 11.9 miles
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
140 FRANKLIN RD 12.0 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
464 Hudson Terrace, 12.0 miles
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 12.1 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
4876 BROADWAY 12.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 12.3 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
193 Route 17 South 12.3 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 12.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
978 Route 45, Ste 202 12.5 miles
Pomona, NY 10970
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 12.5 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
656 E FORDHAM RD 12.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 13.0 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
495 E MAIN ST 13.1 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 13.1 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 13.1 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 13.1 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
718 TEANECK RD 13.1 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 13.3 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 13.3 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 13.3 miles
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 13.3 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 13.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 13.5 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
127 Union St, 13.6 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
385 Prospect Ave, 13.8 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 13.8 miles
POMONA, NY 10970
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 13.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
109 AUDUBON AVE 14.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
222 ROUTE 59 14.2 miles
SUFFERN, NY 10901
500 N Franklin Turnpike,, second floor 14.2 miles
Ramsey, NJ 7446
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 14.3 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 14.6 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 14.6 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
Indian Rock Shopping Center, Route 59 & Hemion Road 14.7 miles
Suffern, NY 10901
184 ESSEX ST 14.7 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
3665 E TREMONT AVE 14.8 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
22-11 STATE RT 208 14.8 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
180 FRANKLIN TPKE 15.0 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
401 GOFFLE RD 15.1 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 15.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
10 FRANKLIN TPKE 15.3 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
1790 RANDALL AVE 15.4 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
150 NORTH ST 15.4 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
15-01 BROADWAY 15.4 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
1 ORCHARD ST 15.5 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
1114 GOFFLE RD 15.6 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
3421 BROADWAY 15.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
663 PALISADE AVE 16.0 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 16.0 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
321 KEAR ST 16.6 miles
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 16.7 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
3000 SUMMER ST 16.8 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6905
80 Mill River Street, 16.8 miles
Stamford, CT 6902
1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 17.1 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 17.3 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 17.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
1980 CROMPOND RD 17.5 miles
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567
2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15 17.9 miles
Peekskill, NY 10566
1139 MAIN AVENUE 18.1 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
283 PIAGET AVE 18.2 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 18.3 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 18.5 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 18.5 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 18.6 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 18.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 18.8 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 18.8 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 18.9 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 18.9 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
25-15 STEINWAY ST 18.9 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
71 UNION AVE STE 103 18.9 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
65 E 76th St, 19.0 miles
New York, NY 10021
17 Sylvan St, 19.1 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
3014 37th St, 19.2 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
1165 Northern Blvd, Suite 404 19.2 miles
Manhasset, NY 11030
19 YAWPO AVE 19.3 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
705 HAMBURG TPKE 19.3 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 19.3 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
759 HAMBURG TPKE 19.4 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 19.4 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
1000 NORTHERN BLVD STE 135 19.5 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
488 GREAT NECK RD STE 300 19.5 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 19.7 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 19.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 19.7 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
On-site only 19.8 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
252-20 NORTHERN BLVD STE 210 19.8 miles
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000 19.9 miles
POUND RIDGE, NY 10576
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 19.9 miles
New York, NY 10022
601 W 51ST ST 20.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
425 PARK AVE 20.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
40 08 Forley St, 20.2 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 20.2 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
4161 Kissena Blvd, Suite 25, Concourse level 20.2 miles
Flushing, NY 11355
408 W 45TH ST 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 20.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
919 2ND AVE 20.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
560 NEW YORK AVE 20.4 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 20.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 20.5 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
330 W 42ND ST 20.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
730 3RD AVE 20.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
500 Union Blvd, 20.5 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
500 UNION BLVD 20.5 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 20.6 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 20.6 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 20.6 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 20.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
6311 QUEENS BLVD 20.8 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
31-00 47TH AVENUE 20.8 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
1355 BROAD ST 20.8 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 20.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 20.9 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 20.9 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 20.9 miles
New York, NY 10016
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 21.0 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
55 E 34TH ST 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Onsite Only 21.1 miles
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
One Expressway Plaza, Suite 116 21.1 miles
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
4275 65TH PL 21.2 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
557 Post Rd, 21.3 miles
Darien, CT 6820
484 POST RD 21.4 miles
DARIEN, CT 6820
202 W 23RD ST 21.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
2001 Marcus Ave, Suite 98W, Lobby Level 21.5 miles
Lake Success, NY 11042
7301 GRAND AVE 21.5 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 21.6 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
380 2ND AVE 21.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
2001 MARCUS AVE STE N215 21.7 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 21.7 miles
New York, NY 10010
30 SEAVIEW DR 21.7 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
324 WEST 14TH ST 21.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
522 CENTRAL AVE 21.9 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
178 FLOYD ST 22.0 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
69-12 AUSTIN ST 22.0 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 22.0 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
68 NASSAU AVE 22.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
95 HUDSON ST 22.5 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 22.6 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
69-16 METROPOLITAN AVE 22.6 miles
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
465 WILLIS AVE 22.7 miles
WILLISTON PARK, NY 11596
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 22.8 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
66 - 17 Fresh Pond Rd, 22.9 miles
Ridgewood, NY 11385
72 HAMBURG TPKE 22.9 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 23.0 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 23.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
557 BROAD ST 23.1 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
265 Jericho Turnpike, 23.1 miles
Floral Park, NY 11001
7 FAWN RUN 23.1 miles
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579
292 HERRICKS RD 23.1 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
265 CHERRY ST 146 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
820 JERICHO TPKE 23.2 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 23.3 miles
New York, NY 10013
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 23.3 miles
New York, NY 10013
156 First Street, Lower Level 23.3 miles
Mineola, NY 11501
Onsite Only #1R 23.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
8217 WOODHAVEN BLVD 23.3 miles
GLENDALE, NY 11385
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 23.3 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
6655 FRESH POND RD 23.4 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 23.4 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
68 Graham Ave 23.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
49 Claremont Avenue, 23.6 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
111-16 JAMAICA AVE 23.7 miles
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
300 OLD COUNTRY RD, STE 91 23.9 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 23.9 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
854 W SIDE AVE 24.0 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
346 MAIN AVE 24.1 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
346 MAIN AVE STE B 24.1 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
261 Monmouth Street 24.2 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 24.2 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
144 LEWIS AVE 24.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
962 MADISON ST APT 1 24.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
1 METROTECH CTR 24.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
146 Pierrepont Street, 24.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
607 Main Ave 24.7 miles
Norwalk, CT 6851
990 STEWART AVE LOWER LEVEL 30 24.7 miles
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
50 COURT ST STE 1002 24.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 24.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 24.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
1610 OLD COUNTRY RD 24.9 miles
WESTBURY, NY 11590
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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: Irvington, New York
Irvington, sometimes known as Irvington-on-Hudson, is an affluent suburban village in the town of Greenburgh in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, 20 miles (32 km) north of midtown Manhattan in New York City, and is served by a station stop on the Metro-North Hudson Line. To the north of Irvington is the village of Tarrytown, to the south the village of Dobbs Ferry, and to the east unincorporated parts of Greenburgh, including East Irvington. Irvington includes within its boundaries the community of Ardsley-on-Hudson, which has its own ZIP code and Metro-North station, but which should not be confused with the nearby village of Ardsley, New York.
The population of Irvington at the 2010 census was 6,420. Because many of Irvington's residents – especially those in the upper income brackets – live in Irvington and work in New York City, the village has a reputation as a "commuter town" or a "bedroom community".
The village's half-mile long (0.8 kilometers) Main Street area has been designated as a historic district by New York State and on January 15, 2014 was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2010, Westchester Magazine ranked Irvington as the "Best Place to Live in Westchester".