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.
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Refrain from hospital visitation if experiencing symptoms of illnessJanuary 13, 2026For the health and safety of our patients and staff, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting patients if you are feeling unwell. If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or other flu-like symptoms, you are encouraged to remain home.
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