At-Home Hair Drug Test Kit: What It Screens For | AMH Nationwide
At-Home Hair Drug Test Kit What It Screens for Comprehensive Substance Detection
An at-home hair drug test kit what it screens depends on the selected panel, covering substances like marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and PCP. Panel size determines the range of drugs detected over a 90-day window. Call (877) 731-6362 to learn more about available panels and collection procedures.
What substances does an at-home hair drug test kit what it screens detect?
An at-home hair drug test kit what it screens depends on the test panel chosen. Typically, these kits detect commonly abused drugs including marijuana (THC), cocaine, opiates (such as heroin, codeine, morphine), amphetamines (including methamphetamine and MDMA), and phencyclidine (PCP).
Additional substances may be included depending on the panel size. Hair testing covers a detection window of approximately 90 days, reflecting drug use over the past three months.
How does panel size affect what an at-home hair drug test kit what it screens?
The panel size directly impacts which substances the at-home hair drug test kit what it screens can detect. Smaller panels focus on the most common drugs, while larger panels include additional substances and prescription medications.
Common panel sizes include 5, 7, 10, or 12 drugs tested. Each larger panel adds more substances beyond the core drugs.
Which specific drugs are detected in at-home hair drug test kit what it screens?
Below is a list of specific substances commonly detected in various panel sizes for an at-home hair drug test kit what it screens. This list highlights the typical drugs tested within each panel category.
| Panel Size | Drugs Detected |
|---|---|
| 5-Panel | Marijuana (THC), Cocaine, Opiates (heroin, morphine, codeine), Amphetamines (methamphetamine, MDMA), PCP |
| 7-Panel | 5-Panel drugs plus Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates |
| 10-Panel | 7-Panel drugs plus Methadone, Propoxyphene, Oxycodone |
| 12-Panel | 10-Panel drugs plus Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Tramadol, and synthetic opioids |
How is the at-home hair drug test kit what it screens collected and processed?
The at-home hair drug test kit what it screens involves collecting a small hair sample from the individual. AMH Nationwide directs the requester to one of five national lab networks for collection: Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, and ExperTox.
There is no online ordering for this test. Call (877) 731-6362 to arrange a lab order and collection appointment. After collection, samples are analyzed at the selected lab. Any non-negative results are reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer as standard procedure.
Need to Know What Your At-Home Hair Drug Test Kit Screens?
Call (877) 731-6362 to discuss panel options, testing procedures, and to schedule your lab collection appointment.
What are the limitations in what an at-home hair drug test kit what it screens detects?
Hair drug testing detects drug use over a roughly 90-day period but does not reveal recent use within the past week or two, as hair must grow out to capture metabolites.
The test does not detect alcohol or certain substances not included in the panel. Panel size limits detection to selected drugs; substances outside the chosen panel will not be identified.
Hair color, cosmetic treatments, and hair length can affect detection sensitivity but do not invalidate results.
Who typically orders an at-home hair drug test kit what it screens?
Employers, legal authorities, and individuals use at-home hair drug test kits to detect long-term drug use patterns. It is suitable for non-DOT safety-sensitive roles as DOT regulations require federally certified urine testing.
Parents may also use these kits to monitor substance use in teenagers or adults seeking discreet testing with a longer detection window.
Common Questions
No, hair testing reflects drug use over approximately the past 90 days. It cannot reliably detect use within the last week because hair must grow out to capture drug metabolites.
No, hair drug test kits do not screen for alcohol. Alcohol testing requires different methods such as breath, blood, or urine tests.
Some larger panels include prescription opioids and benzodiazepines. However, panel contents vary. Call (877) 731-6362 to confirm which drugs are included.
Hair collection is performed at a designated collection site within one of five national lab networks. AMH Nationwide directs you to the nearest location after ordering by phone.
No, DOT-regulated drug testing requires federally certified urine testing under 49 CFR Part 40. Hair testing is for non-DOT roles.
All non-negative hair test results are reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer as part of the standard testing process.
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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.