5 panel hair drug test plus expanded prescription opiates environmental exposure, Childguard
Test name:
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Drugs and drug classification:
amphetamines/methamphetamine, cocaine, opiates, PCP (Phencyclidine), marijuana, opiates expanded oxycodone, hydrocodone, oxymorphone, hydromorphone
Lab order:
REQUIRED
Test arrangements and appointments:
No appointment needed, orders for 5 panel hair drug test plus expanded opiates environmental exposure, ChildGuard 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 3 to 5 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 equalling 100 mg. Body hair drug testing options include underarm hair, chest hair, leg hair, facial hair, forearm hair, back hair, and sometimes pubic hair, however, body hair collections may not be a likely option for young children.
Detection time:
a standard 5 panel plus expanded opiates hair drug test environmental exposure, ChildGuard has a detection time of an estimated 90 days from potential usage, environmental exposure can begin showing in the hair right away, extended detection times are not available for this test. For extended detection times you might consider a 5 panel fingernail drug test, please call customer service for more details.
Price:
AMH Nationwide offers the specialized ChildGuard environmental exposure hair drug test (average price $189.99 – $229.99, significantly less than competitor’s $349.99) to detect drug residue from environmental contact in children, using a non-invasive hair sample. Choose AMH Nationwide for affordable, reliable, and confidential ChildGuard testing across our nationwide network. Please note prices may vary by location.
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:
specifically designed to check for drugs that a child or elderly loved one might be exposed to when they are not in your care, can provide vital information about the safety of a child and elderly, preferred over a standard hair drug test which may not detect passive exposure, useful in cases where obtaining urine specimen from a child is difficult, 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, court ordered hair drug testing, hair drug testing for child custody and divorce, difficult or impossible to adulterant.
Limitations general:
provides detection in cases of: passive exposure and inhalation of the smoke of drugs, when child is exposed to the sweat or skin oil of someone using drugs, direct contact with drug, and accidental ingestion of a drug. Test can detect exposure right away, no need to wait the 5 to 10 days it may take to show in standard hair tests
Possible processing laboratory options: Quest Diagnostics
