16 Panel Hair Drug Testing with AMH
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Drugs and drug classification:
amphetamines/methamphetamine, cocaine, opiates and expanded prescription opiates, PCP (Phencyclidine), marijuana, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, oxycodone, tramadol, meperidine/demerol, fentanyl, sufentanil, ketamine, buprenorphine
Lab order:
REQUIRED
Test arrangements and appointments:
No appointment needed, orders for 16-panel hair drug test collections may require special test arrangements, same day collections may be possible but we may have to mail out lab orders and we therefore strongly suggest calling customer service and giving advance notice as soon as possible
Result turnaround time:
Results can usually take anywhere between 1 to 10 business days but usually averages 5 to 7 business days, sometimes taking 1 or 2 extra business days.
Specimen:
Requires 90 to 120 strands of head hair that is also 1 ½ inches to 2 inches in head hair length. Body hair drug testing options include underarm hair, chest hair, leg hair, facial hair, forearm hair, back hair, and sometimes pubic hair and will likely require us to mail out lab orders.
Detection time:
A standard 16-panel hair drug test has a detection time of an estimated 90 days from potential usage. For extended detection times you might consider a 15 panel fingernail drug test or choose a body hair collection, please call customer service for more details.
Price:
The price for the 16-panel hair follicle drug test can vary depending on which drug test locations are available in your area, you must call customer service for a price quote, however our test prices are normally better or the best price in the area, (Please note: All prices include any necessary confirmation testing and medical review of any possible prescriptions.)
Methodology:
EIA (homogenous) or Elisa (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) (heterogeneous) screening technology, GCMS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) confirmation technology of non-negative presumptive positives
Clinical applications:
90-day (3 month hair test) extended detection times when compared to drug testing by urine, blood, and oral swab, allows for observed hair collection when adulteration of urine sample is suspected, used to clarify confusing or conflicting results for pre-employment, pain management and probation urine drug test results, court ordered hair drug testing, hair drug testing for child custody and divorce, testing for child or loved one, post rehab testing, difficult or impossible to adulterant. (*For child custody and child protective services scenarios consider 16 panel hair drug test environmental exposure, ChildGuard)
Limitations general:
Takes roughly 5 to 10 days for drug use to show in hair sample
Possible processing laboratory options:
United States Drug Testing Laboratory (USDTL)
FAQ
What types of drugs are tested for on a 16 panel hair drug test?
The 16 panel hair follicle test includes several schedule I, II, III, and IV level drugs. Although you may see slight variations between laboratories the 16 panel hair test commonly tests for 16drug classifications and/or metabolites including amphetamines/methamphetamines (crystal meth or meth) MDA (3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine), MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) (ecstasy or molly); cocaine, benzoylecgonine, cocaethylene, norcocaine; marijuana, thc-cooh; phencyclidine (PCP, angel dust); opiates, morphine, codeine, heroin, 6—MAM (6-monoacetylmorphine); opiates expanded, hydrocodone (Vicodin), hydromorphone (Dilaudid); oxycodone (Oxycontin and Percocet), oxymorphone; benzodiazepines (bennies), alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), temazepam, bromazepam, clonazepam (Klonopin), oxazepam, nordiazepam, lorazepam (Ativan); barbiturates (barbs and barbies), amobarbital, butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, secobarbital; methadone, eddp 2-ethylidene-1, 5-dimethyl-3, 3-diphenylpyrrolidine; propoxyphene, norpropoxyphene; meperidine, normeperidine; tramadol; fentanyl, norfentanyl; sufentanil, ketamine (special k) norketamine; and buprenorphine; subutex (Suboxone) norbuprenorphine.
I might have to do a 16 panel hair test using body hair instead of head hair. Is there a difference?
Yes, there is a difference between the 16 panel hair follicle test when using body hair instead of head hair. With collecting hair from the head for a 16 panel hair follicle test we need to collect 90 to 120 strands of hair that are at least an inch and a half long or longer. With body hair the quantity requirement is still relevant but not the length requirement. Also, in order to get the best time frame for drugs detected it is best to use head hair. The idea is that every ½ inch of hair represents about 30 days of detection time. Body hair doesn’t grow as continuously as head hair does because it goes into a dormant stage so it does not follow the ½ inch per month rule as closely.
I need to take a 16 panel hair drug test, will I have a large and noticeable bald spot from this test?
When collecting a specimen, collectors usually start removing hair from under the crown of your head, they try not to collect hair in cosmetically harmful places. Sometimes the collector collects small amounts from several spots so that there isn’t too much collected in the same area.
Example: 16 Panel Nail Drug Test: How Much Sample Do I Need?
Question: I have been court ordered to take a 16 panel nail test within 24 hours of notification. I have been growing my nails but I am required to take the test today. According to your website I do not think that I have long enough nails but will I violate the order if I do not take the test?
Answer: It is not uncommon to get a court order requiring an immediate nail sample collection, often within 24-48 hours. The court most likely does not realize that you must have enough sample to give. Also, let’s remember a 16 panel nail test requires more sample than the more basic nail tests. Don’t worry, this is not the first time dealing with this and we know the best way to handle it. First, let’s show that you have taken steps to get your test completed. That means calling and getting registered. We can send you the lab orders stating the nail test requirements but also specifically requesting that you do not give your sample until you have enough sample to give. If you do not give enough sample, the lab will run out and you will get an incomplete test result. In addition, if need be, we can send the lab orders out and send you to the collection site but direct them to observe your current nail quantity and state that you do not have enough and request you return to give the sample in a few days or so! You could also consider taking a
16 panel hair drug test.
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