Hair Follicle Drug TESTS in Boston

Hair follicle drug tests are useful for detecting the most commonly abused substances by individuals in Boston. It is also possible to test for a wider range of substances than the most common items listed below.

• Marijuana
• Amphetamines
• Cocaine
• Opiates (morphine, 6-acetylmorphine, codeine)
• PCP
• (...and more depending on how extensive the panel is.)

There are two key differences between these two common forms of drug testing.

• Detection Time: The primary difference between hair and urine testing is the window of time that can be tested for drug use. Urine tests are limited to the previous 3-7 days. Hair follicle drug testing can detect repeated drug usage for the previous 90 days.
• Usefulness for Situations: Although hair testing provides a longer window of time, it cannot provide detection for drug use within the past week. Therefore, hair testing is not the right choice for certain situations like workplace accidents.

Below are some of the groups that frequently require hair testing for drug use in Boston.

• Employers with a zero tolerance drug policy
• Courts ordering testing to resolve cases
• Individuals on probation
• To fulfill pre-employment screening procedures

*Drug screening for minors will not be performed without a written note from a physician.