Hair Drug Testing
Hair testing for drugs of abuse is the only drug testing method available that provides up to a 90-day drug use history. When compared with urine testing, hair testing provides nearly twice the number of positives due to its longer detection window.
Hair testing requires a small sample of hair that is collected under direct supervision without any invasion of privacy. During a hair collection, the collector cuts approximately 100-120 strands of hair from the crown of the donor’s head. The hair is cut as close to the scalp as possible, so only the strands of hair above the scalp are tested and not the actual hair follicle. This makes hair testing a tamper-resistant screening method.
UHS News
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UHS Child Care offering “School’s Out” program during winter breakNovember 11, 2024The UHS Child Care center is excited to announce a new option for the upcoming winter break. The center is now enrolling children for December 23 - January 3, with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
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Compassionate care for the tiniest of new arrivalsNovember 11, 2024November is Prematurity Awareness Month— a time dedicated to bringing attention to the health issues of preterm birth and the impact it has on babies and families. It is also a time to learn about the resources available in your community for yourself or a loved one.
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Katelyn Allabaugh honored with Chamber of Commerce's Hype AwardNovember 05, 2024Katelyn Allabaugh, Nursing Coordinator, UHS Binghamton General Hospital Emergency Department, was recently honored by the Greater Binghamton Chamber with a Hype Award recognizing her for outstanding service to the Greater Binghamton area.
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