Hair Follicle Drug Testing

Hair follicle drug tests — commonly referred to as hair drug tests or simply hair tests — are utilized to identify habitual and periodic drug users due to its extended window of detection. During this type of drug testing, a small amount of hair is removed from a donor's head using scissors and then 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.

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 turn-around 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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Mobile Medical Corporation has been an important resource and business partner to Century Steel Erectors for the past 30 years. They have been an asset to our business; it is like having our own medical staff. A one stop shop for substance testing, OSHA required testing and medical surveillance. The staff is knowledgeable, professional and have provided invaluable assistance in complying with a myriad of regulations from OSHA, DOT and other owner and regulatory agencies.

Century Steel Erectors

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I know that I can count on professional, timely and accurate substance abuse services every time. We also benefit from the MARS program and even have our salaried personnel tested through Mobile Medical.

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The Albert M. Higley Co.

For over 10 years, Mobile Medical has been the TPA for our non-regulated Drug Free Workplace Program. I can't say enough about the excellent customer service we have consistently received during those years. I've received faster than expected service levels on my requests and the representatives are always pleasant and knowledgeable. Our job sites span four states and are often in remote locations. Mobile Medical assists us to establish new test facilities when we anticipate testing needs outside of their extensive network. They have also gone above and beyond to provide on-site collections at some of our most remote locations.

Commercial Electrical Contractor

It has been a pleasure to work with MMC. Over the years, the company has made a valuable contribution to our success. MMC understands the dynamic of the construction industry and this is exemplified in their flexibility in scheduling the many different exams/testing that is required. They are quick to respond to scheduling needs whether at their facility or when they come to ours. I look forward to continuing the partnership over the many years to come.

Donley's Inc.

Hair Follicle Drug Testing

Pros and Cons of Hair Testing for Drug Use

Pros of Hair Testing

Cons of Hair Testing

Client Testimonials

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