Does CR England Do Hair Follicle Testing for Reliable Drug Screening?

Does CR England do hair follicle drug testing?

CR England does hair follicle testing in certain circumstances, primarily for pre-employment or random drug screening outside of DOT regulations. Hair follicle tests analyze a small sample of hair to detect drug metabolites, providing a longer detection window than urine testing. This method is often used when employers want to evaluate drug use over the past 90 days.

AMH Nationwide supports hair follicle testing routed through national labs including Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, and ExperTox. Call (877) 731-6362 for lab order assistance and collection site directions.

What is involved in CR England hair follicle drug test collection?

Hair follicle drug test collection involves cutting a small sample of hair from the head or body, typically about 1.5 inches in length and 100 strands. The sample is sealed and sent to a SAMHSA-certified lab for analysis. Collection is supervised to prevent adulteration or substitution.

Every non-negative hair follicle test result is reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer to ensure accuracy and interpret findings.

Does CR England require hair follicle testing for DOT-regulated drivers?

CR England follows DOT regulations for safety-sensitive roles, which require urine drug testing under 49 CFR Part 40. Hair follicle testing is not accepted for DOT-mandated drug screens. However, hair testing may be used for non-DOT roles or additional screening beyond DOT requirements.

For DOT drug testing needs, AMH Nationwide provides federally certified urine collections. Contact us at (877) 731-6362 for scheduling.

How long can hair follicle testing detect drug use compared to other methods?

Hair follicle testing can detect drug metabolites in hair for up to 90 days after use, making it one of the longest detection methods available. Urine testing typically detects recent use within 1 to 4 days depending on the substance. Saliva and blood tests have even shorter windows.

Due to this extended window, hair follicle testing is favored when employers want to assess long-term drug use patterns.

Is hair follicle testing reliable and can it be affected by passive exposure?

Hair follicle testing is highly reliable and difficult to tamper with due to chain-of-custody procedures and lab certifications. Passive exposure to drugs, such as secondhand smoke, is unlikely to cause a positive hair test because metabolites must be incorporated into the hair shaft internally.

AMH Nationwide ensures all hair follicle tests are processed through SAMHSA-aligned labs with expert review for accuracy.

How can employers or individuals arrange CR England hair follicle drug testing?

CR England itself does not provide direct testing services. AMH Nationwide facilitates hair follicle drug testing by providing lab orders and directing clients to one of over 20,000 nationwide collection sites. There is no online ordering; all requests require contacting AMH by phone.

For pricing, detection panels, and scheduling, call (877) 731-6362 to speak with a specialist.

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