About our Hair Drug Test
Whether you have concerns about a child or family member using drugs, or just want a test for your own reassurance, our peace of mind hair drug test could be the right test for you.
A peace of mind hair drug test is done purely for your personal use. As the name suggests, this test can help lessen any worries you might have or enable you to seek support for a loved one who has been abusing drugs, but it cannot be used for legal purposes.
Your test kit will contain everything you need to collect your samples and return them to our laboratory. With our quick turnaround times, you will receive your results in just 7-10 business days.
If testing a child under 16 years of age, an adult with parental responsibility must give consent on behalf of the child being tested.
Order your Hair Drug Test now online or by calling our Customer Services team on 727-325-2902.
We also offer a drug test using nail clippings
How can drugs be detected in hair?
When a person consumes drugs, they are broken down by the liver, and some of the drug and/or its metabolites (breakdown products) are absorbed into the bloodstream.
Through the bloodstream, they then enter the hair follicle and become trapped in the innermost layer of the hair shaft. This makes it possible to detect them during analysis at our toxicology laboratory.
It is possible for drugs to remain detectable in a hair sample for up to 12 months, depending on the type/length of hair available for testing.
Which drugs can we test for?
Hair drug testing can be used to test for the following substances:
| Amphetamine |
Benzodiazepines |
| Buprenorphine |
Cannabis |
| Cocaine |
Ketamine |
| MDMA (Ecstasy) |
Mephedrone |
| Methadone |
Methamphetamine |
| Opiates (e.g. Heroin) |
PCP (Phencyclidine) |
| Zolpidem |
|
We also offer a drug test using nail clippings
What will my hair drug test results tell me?
This peace-of-mind hair drug test will tell you which, if any, drugs were detected in the sample submitted.
For head hair including hair collected from a hairbrush, the overview period is likely to be 3-6 months.
For body hair and facial hair, the overview period is likely to be up to 12 months.
The report will not tell you when the drugs were consumed, nor will it give you a specific overview period.
How much hair is needed for the test?
You should submit ONLY ONE type of hair sample from the following:
- Head hair
- Body hair
- Facial hair
- Hair collected from a hairbrush
If you are submitting head hair, we will need a minimum of 200 hairs. When twisted this will be the approximate width of a pencil. Ideally this should be cut from as close to the scalp as possible.
If you are submitting body hair, it can be taken from any part of the body and from different parts of the body.
When loosely clumped together, the body hair, facial hair or hairbrush hair sample should be at least the size of a golf ball.
Full instructions for collecting your samples will be included in your kit.
Our scientists will check that we have enough hair to test when your samples arrive at our laboratory and a member of our team will contact you if there are any issues.
We also offer a drug test using nail clippings
What does the Hair Drug Test kit include?
Enclosed in the test kit:
- Test request/consent form and collection instructions
- Sample envelope
- Self-addressed return envelope, so you can return your samples to us
Who might need a drug hair test?
If you are a parent who is concerned about a child’s drug use, a drug test could be the ideal option, easing any worries you might have that your child is using illicit substances, or enabling you to seek further support.
Whether you are worried that a child or family member is abusing drugs, or just want a test for your own peace of mind, our Hair Drug Test can give you the answers you need.
We also offer a drug test using nail clippings
How accurate is hair drug testing?
All our tests are extremely accurate, based on the samples we receive.
As an ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratory, our processes are meticulously reviewed on a regular basis to ensure our methods meet the highest possible standards for laboratory testing.
With AlphaBiolabs, you can be confident that you will receive a highly accurate and reliable result.
What is the difference between head hair and body hair when testing?
Head hair grows faster than body hair.
For head hair including hair collected from a hairbrush, the overview period is likely to be 3-6 months.
For body hair and facial hair, the overview period is likely to be up to 12 months.
This peace-of-mind hair drug test will tell you which, if any, drugs were detected in the sample submitted, but it will not tell you when the drugs were consumed, nor will it give you a specific overview period.
We also offer a drug test using nail clippings
Can I include head hair and body hair in the same sample?
No, you should submit ONLY ONE type of hair sample from the following:
- Head hair
- Body hair
- Facial hair
- Hair collected from a hairbrush
If you are submitting head hair, we will need a minimum of 200 hairs. When twisted this will be the approximate width of a pencil. Ideally this should be cut from as close to the scalp as possible.
If you are submitting body hair, it can be taken from any part of the body and from different parts of the body.
When loosely clumped together, the body hair, facial hair or hairbrush hair sample should be at least the size of a golf ball.
We also offer a drug test using nail clippings
Can I provide old hair samples for testing?
Yes, you can submit old hair samples for testing.
However, it is important to remember that the test will only detect any drugs within that sample; it will not be able to determine when the drugs were taken.
We also offer a drug test using nail clippings
When will I receive my kit?
Simply buy your test online now, and we’ll mail your kit out to you immediately.
You can choose to receive your kit by USPS First Class Mail (included in the cost of your test), or upgrade to USPS Priority Mail (+$9.99) or USPS Priority Mail Express (+$29.99).
When will I receive my results?
Your secure, password-protected results will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days from receipt of your samples at our laboratory.
Results will be sent to the email address you supply when placing your order.
Is consent needed?
Yes, the person being tested must give their consent for the test to be performed. The test cannot be carried out without this consent.
For children under the age of 16, a parent or guardian must provide written consent (a signature).
Any person aged 16 or over must provide their own written consent for the test to be performed.
What is peace of mind testing?
At AlphaBiolabs, we offer peace of mind testing with all our tests, including our Hair Drug Test.
This simply means that the sample collection can be done more quickly and easily for your convenience, without the need to have a more costly and time consuming third-party verify the sample collection.
The testing procedure and your 100% accurate results are the same as a chain of custody test but are NOT admissible in court proceedings.
Can I use the results in court?
Our at-home Hair Drug Test is for peace of mind only. This means that the results are purely for your own information and cannot be used in legal proceedings.
