Ever since 2020, we’ve started doing a lot more at home. Dining out became takeout, the guest room became the office, and the classroom moved to the kitchen table. We can do more in the comfort and confines of home than we had previously imagined. This extends to drug testing as well.

In order to secure employment or remain in compliance with court orders, drug tests are often necessary. But, now more than ever, subjects can complete these tests without leaving home. Here are some of the benefits of at-home drug testing and how they can deliver accurate results and positive outcomes while allowing for comfort and convenience.

When Privacy Matters

We often talk to individuals that are extremely concerned about privacy. Although we always treat your drug test as private health information, some individuals prefer running their drug testing as an anonymous donor. In these cases, an at-home hair sample can be collected from the comfort and safety of your own home and then submitted to our processing lab for testing. All at-home hair collections are labeled as anonymous and assigned a number so that you know that it is the hair sample that you submitted.

We have several hair test options for at-home collections starting with a basic 5 panel hair drug test and going up to the 17-panel hair follicle drug test. By submitting hair rather than urine, our laboratory can detect the presence of illegal and prescription drugs within the last 90 days, and all it takes is 90 to 120 strands of hair. These hairs can come straight from the body, out of a hairbrush, or even out of the bathroom sink. These hair tests provide accuracy over a long period, but most importantly, allow for private people to undergo discreet testing. We also have the option of testing further back than the estimated 90 day time frame, as long as the hair sample is long enough to match the desired time frame.

A Good Option for Children

At-home hair drug test collections are often a good choice for concerned parents. If you are worried that your child or loved one may be using drugs you may prefer doing the hair sample collection at home with your child. We also have the option of simply submitting a sample from a hair brush or their bathroom sink. In these cases, hair collection steps may vary so it is best to call ahead to obtain collection instructions. If you are submitting a sample from home it is important to keep in mind that it is not going to have the specimen donor’s name on it and therefore will not hold up in court. In order for a drug test to hold up in court, the specimen donor must be collected at the lab.

Expanded Windows

One of the key benefits of at-home drug testing is that a hair follicle test is not only easy for subjects to complete, but it offers at least a 90-day window of insight into drug usage. If you wish to look back further than the 90 days we can usually test in increments of 90 days. Each 1 ½ inches of head hair represents about 90 days, so for example, if you want a hair drug test that can look back 6 months you will need at least 3 inches of head hair length.