Mobile Medical Testing: Hair Follicle Drug Testing
Hair follicle drug tests are utilized to identify habitual and periodic drug users due to their extended window of detection. Mobile Medical Corporation delivers comprehensive care directly to patients at their workplace or home, ensuring ongoing medical support and health management. During this type of drug testing, a small amount of the patient's hair is analyzed in a lab to determine if there are signs of drug use during the last 90 days.
To learn more about saliva or oral drug testing, to schedule your workplace screening, or to contact MMC, reach out today.
Why Hair Follicle Drug Testing?
Hair follicle drug testing is a highly reliable method for detecting drug use, as it identifies substances that have been incorporated into the hair shaft over time. The process begins with the collection of a small hair sample, which is then analyzed in a laboratory for the presence of various drugs, including both illicit substances and certain prescription medications.
Mobile medical services make this process even more convenient by offering on-site hair follicle drug testing, eliminating the need for employees to leave the work site. This seamless access to occupational health services through a mobile health clinic allows employers to quickly identify potential health risks and take action to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. By partnering with mobile health providers, employers can ensure their workforce receives the support and healthcare they need to thrive.
Pros and Cons of Hair Testing for Drug Use
When choosing how to drug test employees at your workplace, it is important to review the benefits and drawbacks of each option available to you prior to testing.
Pros of Hair Testing
- Long detection window
(30-60-90 days) - Higher rate of positive results
- Can reveal historical patterns of drug use in individuals
- Not easily subverted
- Suitable for pre-employment and return to duty testing
Cons of Hair Testing
- Relatively high cost
- Not a good option to detect sporadic drug use
- Longer turnaround times
- Challenging when the donor has shaved or is void of head or body hair
- Not approved for federal testing
- Not an appropriate method for post-accident or reasonable suspicion because of the detection window
Hair follicle testing is just one of many drug testing methods available for workplace testing. Be sure to explore other testing methodologies and reach out to Mobile Medical Corporation today.
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