9-Month Hair Drug Test: What It Screens For | AMH Nationwide
9-Month Hair Drug Test What It Screens for Comprehensive Substance Detection
The 9-month hair drug test what it screens covers a range of substances based on the panel size, typically including amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, PCP, and marijuana metabolites. This test detects drug use over roughly nine months by analyzing hair samples collected at certified labs. Call (877) 731-6362 to schedule your collection.
What substances does the 9-month hair drug test screen for?
The 9-month hair drug test what it screens includes detection of several drug classes through hair analysis reflecting approximately nine months of use. The standard panel usually screens for amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and marijuana metabolites.
Panel sizes can vary, with extended panels adding substances such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, and synthetic opioids. The exact substances tested depend on the specific panel ordered by the requester.
How does panel size affect what the 9-month hair drug test screens?
Panel size directly determines which substances the 9-month hair drug test screens. A basic panel includes the most common drugs of abuse, while larger panels provide broader coverage of prescription and synthetic drugs.
Requesters select the panel based on testing needs. For example, employment screening may focus on the standard 5-panel, while legal or clinical testing might require expanded panels.
| Panel Size | Substances Included |
|---|---|
| 5-Panel | Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Marijuana |
| 7-Panel | 5-Panel plus Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates |
| 10-Panel | 7-Panel plus Methadone, Synthetic Opioids, Tricyclic Antidepressants |
Choosing the right panel ensures the detection of relevant substances over the nine-month period captured by hair analysis.
What is the detection window for the 9-month hair drug test?
The 9-month hair drug test screens for drug use occurring within approximately the past nine months. Hair grows at an average rate of about half an inch per month, so a 4.5-inch hair sample is typically collected to cover this period.
This long detection window makes the test suitable for verifying sustained drug abstinence or long-term usage patterns, unlike urine or saliva tests which detect recent use only.
Which labs process the 9-month hair drug test samples?
Samples collected for the 9-month hair drug test are routed through five national lab networks: Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, and ExperTox.
These labs follow strict chain-of-custody and testing protocols. Every non-negative screen undergoes review by a certified Medical Review Officer to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Ready to Schedule Your 9-Month Hair Drug Test?
Call (877) 731-6362 to arrange your collection at a nationwide site and select the appropriate panel for your testing needs.
How do I get a 9-month hair drug test?
AMH Nationwide provides the lab order and directs the requester to an authorized collection site. There is no online ordering available for this test.
To schedule a collection or request a specific panel, call (877) 731-6362. Pricing varies by panel size and detection window; call for a personalized quote.
Is the 9-month hair drug test used for DOT-regulated testing?
The 9-month hair drug test is not used for DOT-regulated safety-sensitive testing because DOT requires federally certified urine testing under 49 CFR Part 40.
Hair testing is applicable for non-DOT roles where long-term drug use history is needed. The urine protocol remains the standard for DOT compliance.
Common Questions
The standard panel screens for amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and marijuana metabolites, covering common drugs of abuse within the past nine months.
Yes, extended panels can include prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, and synthetic opioids depending on the panel ordered.
A small hair sample, usually 4.5 inches long to cover nine months, is cut close to the scalp at an authorized collection site following chain-of-custody procedures.
Yes, all non-negative hair drug test results are reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer as part of standard processing to confirm findings.
No, the DOT requires urine testing under federally certified protocols. Hair testing is used for non-DOT testing only.
Call (877) 731-6362 to obtain a lab order and be directed to a nearby collection site. Online ordering is not available.
Ready to get started?
AMH Nationwide provides the lab order and arranges collection nationwide. Every non-negative result reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer. Call (877) 731-6362 or contact us.