For most urine drug screening, the detection window is about 3 days, depending on the drug, meaning that they are more appropriate for examining recent activity. When a longer detection window is needed to detect drug abuse, a hair drug test is the better alternative to a urine screening.

Urine Vs. Hair

The standard window of detection for most drugs in a urine screening is  about 3 days, depending on the type of drug. For a hair drug test, this is extended up to 90 days. This does however come with a catch, in that it normally takes time for the drugs to metabolize into the hair, about 1 to 2 weeks, meaning that hair drug testing is only suited for long term detection of between 2 weeks to 90 days. A hair drug test can be used to detect the same drugs as a urine screening, such as Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiates, and Phencyclidine.

Testing Process

Purchasing a hair drug test from us is simple and streamlined. To begin, go to this page and select the reason for your test. You will then be taken to a page to select the test you wish to purchase. Select the test, follow the on screen instructions by filling out the needed information, select a testing site, and after you pay and click “Finish”, you will receive an email with an Authorization number that you will take to the testing site. Once there, give them your authorization number, follow the instructions of the collection specialist, and the collection process will begin.

Before the testing process, there is no need to worry about hair products or washing your hair. Clean hair with styling products in it such as hair gel or hair spray will not affect results. When the time comes to collect a sample, the collector will only cut off a line of hair only a few strands thick, meaning it will not be noticeable, especially when styled as normal. Once the collection is finished and the collector has released you, it will be shipped off to a lab to be tested. Testing normally takes 3 to 5 business days, and you be emailed a link to download your results. You can also forward the email to another party so they know results have not been tampered with, as they will be directly downloading the results from us.

Are you a business owner looking to achieve a drug-free environment? If so, Lab Testing Solutions in Suwanee, GA, can help you enact this policy. This drug screening facility has been administering 10-panel and 5-panel drug tests to employees and individuals since 2008. Call this company today at (770) 932-0909 to schedule a consultation. To learn more about their one-on-one service and reliable results, visit their website.