Can you do a hair follicle test at home
Can You Do a Hair Follicle Test at Home? Understanding Collection and Accuracy
Can you do a hair follicle test at home? Hair follicle drug testing requires professional collection at certified laboratories to ensure accuracy and chain of custody. At-home collection is not supported due to strict lab protocols. Call (877) 731-6362 to schedule or learn more about official testing options.
Can you do a hair follicle test at home?
A hair follicle drug test cannot be performed at home because the collection and analysis must follow strict laboratory and chain-of-custody protocols. Hair samples must be collected at an authorized site to ensure sample integrity and accurate results. AMH Nationwide coordinates collection through five national lab networks including Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, and ExperTox.
For more information or to schedule a hair follicle test, call (877) 731-6362.
Can I do a hair follicle drug test at home?
Hair follicle drug tests require trained collectors to properly cut and handle hair samples, which makes at-home collection unreliable and non-compliant with laboratory standards. AMH does not support or provide at-home hair follicle test kits. Instead, samples must be collected at an approved site associated with one of our five national lab networks.
Contact AMH at (877) 731-6362 to find a nearby collection site.
How to do a hair follicle drug test at home?
Since home collection is not accepted, the correct process involves visiting a certified collection site where trained personnel collect the hair sample. The sample is then sent to one of the five national laboratories for analysis. The entire process follows strict federal and laboratory guidelines to ensure accuracy and legal defensibility.
Call (877) 731-6362 to arrange testing and get detailed instructions.
What is the detection window for hair follicle drug tests?
Hair follicle drug tests detect drug use typically within the past 90 days. Drugs incorporate into hair shafts as hair grows, allowing a longer detection window compared to urine or saliva tests. This makes hair follicle testing useful for employers, courts, or probation officers needing long-term drug use history.
For questions about detection windows, call (877) 731-6362.
Schedule Your Hair Follicle Drug Test Today
Call (877) 731-6362 to arrange a hair follicle drug test with certified labs and trained collectors. Ensure accurate, reliable results reviewed by a Medical Review Officer.
Can hair follicle tests be used for DOT-regulated safety-sensitive positions?
Hair follicle tests are not approved for Department of Transportation (DOT) safety-sensitive testing. DOT requires federally certified urine testing under 49 CFR Part 40. Hair testing is only allowed for non-DOT roles. AMH Nationwide provides DOT-compliant urine tests and hair tests for other employment situations through its national lab networks.
Call (877) 731-6362 for DOT testing options.
How do I order a hair follicle drug test and what does it cost?
AMH Nationwide does not offer online ordering or at-home kits. To order a hair follicle drug test, you must contact AMH by phone to arrange the lab order and be directed to a collection site within the five national lab networks. Pricing varies based on the testing panel and detection window. Call (877) 731-6362 for a personalized quote and scheduling.
Common Questions
No, hair follicle drug tests require professional collection at certified sites to maintain sample integrity and chain of custody. Self-collection at home is not accepted.
Results typically take several days to a week depending on the laboratory. All non-negative results are reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer for accuracy.
Hair follicle tests detect drug use within approximately 90 days. They do not detect very recent use within a few days due to the time it takes for drugs to incorporate into hair.
No, DOT regulations require urine testing under 49 CFR Part 40 for safety-sensitive positions. Hair follicle testing is not approved for DOT drug screening.
Passive exposure is unlikely to cause a positive hair follicle test because the test detects drugs incorporated inside the hair shaft, not surface contamination.
Hair follicle tests can detect a variety of drugs including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, and PCP. Panels vary by request and detection window.
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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.