--- title: "At-Home Hair Drug Test Kit: Results Timeline | AMH Nationwide" description: "Learn the at-home hair drug test kit results timeline, including typical turnaround and confirmation steps. Call (877) 731-6362 for details." author: "AMH Nationwide" date: "2026-08-27" tags: ["at-home hair drug test kit results timeline"] canonical: "https://amhnationwide.com/at-home-hair-drug-test-kit-results-timeline/" last_updated: "2026-08-27" --- # At-Home Hair Drug Test Kit: Results Timeline | AMH Nationwide **By AMH Nationwide** | August 27, 2026 Learn the at-home hair drug test kit results timeline, including typical turnaround and confirmation steps. Call (877) 731-6362 for details. --- The at-home hair drug test kit results timeline typically spans 5 to 7 business days from collection to initial report. Non-negative results undergo confirmation by a certified Medical Review Officer, extending the timeline. Delays can occur due to lab volume or sample issues. Call (877) 731-6362 for assistance. OVERVIEW ## What is the typical timeline for at-home hair drug test kit results? The typical timeline for at-home hair drug test kit results is 5 to 7 business days from the date the sample is collected at a national lab network site until the initial report is available. This includes routing the sample through one of AMH’s five national lab networks: [Quest Diagnostics](https://www.questdiagnostics.com/), [LabCorp](https://www.labcorp.com/), Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, or ExperTox. PROCESS ## How is the at-home hair drug test sample processed after collection? After you provide the hair sample at the designated collection site, the sample is sent to the assigned lab network for analysis. The lab performs a thorough screening to detect drugs within the hair strands, focusing on a [detection window](https://amhnationwide.com/hair-follicle-drug-test-detection-window/) of up to 90 days. The process includes initial screening and, if necessary, confirmatory testing. CONFIRMATION ## What happens if the at-home hair drug test kit results are non-negative? If the initial screening shows non-negative results, the sample undergoes a confirmation test using more specific methods such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Every non-negative screen is reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO) as part of standard processing. This confirmation and review add additional days to the results timeline. FACTORS ## What factors can delay the at-home hair drug test kit results timeline? Several factors can delay the timeline for receiving results: High lab volume or backlogs Sample quality issues requiring recollection or retesting Complexity of confirmation testing for non-negative results Administrative processing and Medical Review Officer review ## Need Accurate At-Home Hair Drug Test Results? Contact AMH to schedule your test and understand the results timeline. Call (877) 731-6362. [Call (877) 731-6362](tel:+18777316362)[Contact Us](https://amhnationwide.com/contact-us/) LAB NETWORKS ## Which lab networks process at-home hair drug test kit samples? AMH directs all at-home hair drug test kit samples through five national lab networks: – Quest Diagnostics – LabCorp – Omega Labs – United States Drug Testing Labs – ExperTox This routing ensures standardized testing protocols and reliable results. ORDERING ## How do I initiate an at-home hair drug test kit and receive results? AMH provides the lab order and directs the requester to a nearby collection site within the national lab networks. There is no online ordering for this test. After collection, results are sent to the requester following the typical timeline. For quotes or questions, call (877) 731-6362. AMH Reviewed & Maintained By AMH Nationwide Customer Service AMH Nationwide is BBB A+ accredited and routes every order through Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, or ExperTox, all of which use multiple lab certification agencies and standards such as [SAMHSA](https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace/drug-testing)-aligned laboratory protocols, the ANSI National Accreditation Board for forensic testing and calibration, the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Every non-negative screen is reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer as part of standard processing before a result is released, and chain-of-custody documentation is maintained on every collection. This page does not constitute medical or legal advice. **Last updated:** July 2026 You May Also Need [Nail Drug TestingNo head or body hair available? A 5-panel fingernail test covers a similar look-back window.Learn more →](https://amhnationwide.com/5-panel-fingernail-drug-test/)[ChildGuard: Environmental ExposureConcerned about a child or loved one? ChildGuard screens for exposure to drugs in their environment.Learn more →](https://amhnationwide.com/5-panel-hair-drug-test-environmental-exposure-childguard/)[Shorten the Detection WindowShortened options like 30 and 60 day hair panels are also available, useful when a urine test’s 1-3 day window is too short.Learn more →](https://amhnationwide.com/30-day-hair-drug-test/)[Hair ETG Alcohol TestAlso need alcohol testing? The hair ETG test screens for alcohol use, and can be added to the same collection.Learn more →](https://amhnationwide.com/etg-and-peth/) Frequently Asked Questions ## Common Questions Initial results typically take 5 to 7 business days from sample collection to report availability through one of AMH’s national lab networks. Hair drug testing detects drug use within approximately the past 90 days, depending on hair length and growth rate. Yes, all non-negative results undergo confirmation testing and review by a certified Medical Review Officer to ensure accuracy. Yes, delays may occur due to high lab volume, sample issues, or the time needed for confirmation and MRO review. No, AMH does not offer online ordering. You must call (877) 731-6362 to obtain a lab order and be directed to a collection site. Samples are processed through AMH’s five national lab networks: Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, and ExperTox. Sources • [SAMHSA – Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs](https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace/drug-testing) • [U.S. DOT – 49 CFR Part 40 – Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs](https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/part40) • [CDC – National Center for Health Statistics – Drug Use FastStats](https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/drug-use.htm) • [Quest Diagnostics – Employer Solutions, Hair Testing Methodology](https://www.questdiagnostics.com/) • [LabCorp – Occupational Testing Services](https://www.labcorp.com/) ## 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. 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