Hair Follicle Drug Test: Results Timeline | AMH Nationwide
Hair Follicle Drug Test Results Timeline for Accurate and Timely Reporting
Hair follicle drug test results timeline typically ranges from 5 to 7 business days after sample collection. Non-negative results trigger a confirmation process reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer, which may extend the timeline. Factors such as lab volume and shipping can also cause delays. Call (877) 731-6362 for more information.
What is the typical turnaround time for hair follicle drug test results?
The typical turnaround time for hair follicle drug test results is 5 to 7 business days after the sample is collected at a designated collection site.
This timeline includes routing the sample through one of five national lab networks: Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, or ExperTox.
The labs perform initial testing, and if the screen is non-negative, additional steps are required which can extend the overall timeline.
What happens if hair follicle drug test results are non-negative?
If hair follicle drug test results are non-negative, the sample undergoes a confirmation test using a more specific method such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
This confirmation step is standard and ensures the accuracy of the findings before final reporting.
A certified Medical Review Officer (MRO) reviews all non-negative results to interpret and verify them. This review process adds 2 to 3 additional business days to the overall timeline.
What factors can delay hair follicle drug test results?
Several factors can delay hair follicle drug test results beyond the typical 5 to 7 business days.
High lab volume during peak periods can slow processing times.
Shipping delays between the collection site and the lab network may add extra days.
Incomplete or improperly collected samples require recollection, which extends the timeline.
Which lab networks process hair follicle drug test samples?
Hair follicle drug test samples collected through AMH Nationwide are routed to one of five national lab networks for analysis.
These include Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Omega Labs, United States Drug Testing Labs, and ExperTox.
Each lab follows standardized procedures for testing and reporting to ensure consistent turnaround times and accuracy.
| Lab Network | Typical Result Turnaround |
|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | 5-7 business days |
| LabCorp | 5-7 business days |
| Omega Labs | 5-7 business days |
| United States Drug Testing Labs | 5-7 business days |
| ExperTox | 5-7 business days |
Need a Hair Follicle Drug Test?
Contact AMH Nationwide to schedule your collection or learn more about the hair follicle drug test results timeline. Call (877) 731-6362.
How do I arrange a hair follicle drug test collection?
AMH Nationwide provides the lab order and directs you to a collection site but does not offer online ordering.
You must call (877) 731-6362 to schedule the test and receive instructions for collection.
Collection sites follow strict protocols to ensure sample integrity and chain of custody.
After collection, the sample is sent to one of the five national labs for processing.
How are hair follicle drug test results delivered?
Once testing and any necessary confirmation are complete, results are compiled into a report.
All non-negative results are reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer before final release.
Results are typically sent to the test requester via secure electronic delivery or fax.
If there are any questions about the report, AMH Nationwide can be contacted at (877) 731-6362.
Common Questions
Results typically take 5 to 7 business days after collection. Non-negative results require additional confirmation, which can add 2 to 3 more days.
Confirmation uses specialized methods to verify non-negative results and involves review by a certified Medical Review Officer, extending the timeline.
Yes, transit time from the collection site to the lab can sometimes delay processing beyond the standard turnaround.
No, all non-negative results undergo Medical Review Officer evaluation before final reporting to ensure accuracy.
AMH Nationwide provides the lab order and directs you to an authorized collection site but does not perform collections directly.
You must call (877) 731-6362 to arrange testing and receive collection site instructions. There is no online ordering available.
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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.