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drug testing (HDT) is the most convenient and effective way
to measure historical use of drugs in an individual. When
drugs are consumed by an individual, some of the drug molecules,
or byproducts of drug metabolism, are incorporated into the
structure of the hair. By analyzing hair strands with a gas
chromatography / mass spectrometry (GCMS) equipment, the identity
of the drug molecules can be determined.
The AbuseCheck™ HDT includes a panel of the
5 most commonly abused drugs:
- amphetamines (amphetamine /methamphetamine & ecstasy)
- cocaine metabolites (cocaine, and benzoylecgonine)
- marijuana metabolites
- opiates (codeine, morphine, and 6-mam)
- phencyclidine (PCP)
 Our
drug testing panel uses industry-wide accepted cutoff levels
for each drug category. Positive signals are confirmed with
secondary testing to ensure accuracy.
The non-invasive sampling requires 100 strands of hair. The
longer the hair, the more information it provides. Acceptable
lengths for head hair range from 0.25 inches (providing 2
weeks of history) to 1.5 inches (providing 90 days of drug
use history). If head hair is not available, body hair may
also be used for testing and can provide up to 1 year of drug
use history.
For use in legal matters, the AbuseCheck™ HDT sample
collection must be performed by a third party following proper
chain of custody procedures. Consumer Genetics, Inc. has collection
partners throughout the US and can help arrange for a legal
hair collection for you.
4 Step Procedure:
- Order your AbuseCheck™ HDT or AbuseCheck™
Hair Testing Combination at www.consumergenetics.com
- The collection materials will be mailed to you or the
collector
- Collect your sample in the privacy of your home (personal
testing) or at the collection location (legal testing)
- Your results are sent to you (personal testing) or directly
to the requesting party (lawyer, employer, etc…) within
10 business days from when your sample arrives in the laboratory.
Who is this test for?
- Employers: Drug testing as part of the pre-employment
screening process is becoming more widely accepted. The
liability, productivity and health issues surrounding drug
abuse in the workplace are important concerns for employers.
- Parents of Teenagers: Parents who want to test their teens
to be certain that they are not abusing drugs.
- Rehab centers: Measure the effectiveness of your program.
- For Legal Purposes: Prove your client is fit to have custody
of his/her children or for use in post-accident testing.
Benefits:
- Non-invasive sample collection.
- Test provides a historical record of drug abuse of up
to 90 days, depending on length of hair.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Hair Drug Abuse
Test
How much hair is needed for the hair drug test?
At least 60 milligrams of hair is needed for the hair drug
test. This equals about 90-120 strands of hair, depending
on the thickness of the hair. The hair must be at least 0.25
inches in length. If no head hair is available, body hair
may be used.
What is the difference between the hair drug test
and hair alcohol test?
The AbuseCheck™ hair alcohol test detects fatty acid
ethyl esters (FAEEs), byproducts of alcohol metabolism, while
the hair drug test detects 5 of the most common drug molecules
and metabolites. The tests also require different amounts
of sample, with the HAT requiring slightly more hair.
Can I take both the AbuseCheck™ Hair Alcohol
Test and the Hair Drug Test?
Yes. You can order the two tests separately, or order the
AbuseCheck™ Hair Testing Combination. Two separate hair
samples will need to be collected, one for each test. The
collections can occur at the same time.
Is the hair drug test accepted in court?
The hair drug test is widely accepted by the legal system.
Can hair treatments alter the hair drug test results?
No. Treatment of hair with hair products or hair coloring
chemicals will not affect the accuracy of the hair drug test.
How does a hair drug test compare to a urine test?
Drug molecules and metabolites remain in the urine 2-3 days
after drug use, while these molecules are permanently embedded
in the structure of the hair. Therefore, analysis of hair
samples gives a historical record of drug use up to 90 days.
How long after drug use can the drugs be detected
in hair?
Drugs can be detected in head hair about 4-5 days after use.
This is how long it takes for the hair to grow above the scalp.
| AbuseCheck™
Drug Testing Products: |
|
Hair Drug Test (1 participant) |
$100.00 |
|
| Hair
Drug Test: Limits
of Detection (1 participant) |
$135.00 |
| Combo
Hair Alcohol/Drug Test
(1 participant) |
$565.00
$489.00 |
| AbuseCheck™
Hair Alcohol Test: |
|
Hair Alcohol Abuse Test
(1 participant) |
$495.00
$399.00 |
|
| Optional Expert Witness
Statement |
$80.00 |
| Optional Specimen Collection
Fee |
$50.00 |
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