Hair Drug Testing in Lancaster
See Up to 90 Days of Drug Use With Confidential Hair Testing
We provide hair drug testing for individuals and organizations that need a longer detection window than urine or saliva testing typically offers. This method uses approximately 90 to 120 strands cut close to the scalp to identify drug use over the previous 90 days.
At Fastest Labs of Lancaster, our certified collectors handle each sample with care and discretion. We have more than 10 years of experience providing drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services, with results available in most cases within 24 hours.
Request your confidential hair test today by calling (717) 502-9661.
Certified Collection in a Clean, Comfortable Lancaster Facility
Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide a comfortable, smooth experience from collection through documentation. We strive to keep wait times under five minutes while giving every sample the attention required for reliable testing.
Our hair testing service includes:
- Professional collection: Friendly, certified collectors explain the process and collect the required sample.
- Confidential handling: We secure the sample and complete all applicable chain-of-custody documentation.
- Mobile collection: We can travel to a location chosen by the client for added convenience and privacy.
- Timely reporting: Results are often instant, subject to any required laboratory confirmation.
What to Expect During the Hair Testing Process
Hair follicle testing analyzes the hair shaft for evidence of drug use. For a standard scalp collection, we cut approximately 90 to 120 strands as close to the scalp as possible. The sample is usually about 1.5 inches long, providing a detection window of roughly 90 days. When body hair is used, the test can reflect drug use over a period of up to one year.
The collection and reporting process follows three steps:
- Documentation: We secure the sample and complete the chain of custody, which records how the sample moves through collection, handling, and testing.
- Screening and confirmation: We prepare the secured sample for screening or shipment. Any non-negative result requires laboratory confirmation before we issue a final report.
- Reporting: Some negative screenings may be reported the same day, and results are often instant. Laboratory confirmation generally takes one to two days.
When Hair Testing Fits Employer, Legal, & Personal Needs
A longer detection window is useful when the goal is to assess a pattern of drug use rather than one recent incident. Employers may request testing for pre-employment screening, random programs, periodic checks, or post-accident situations. We can develop a testing plan that accounts for the employer’s industry rules and workplace drug policy.
Hair testing may also suit personal or legal needs that require documented collection. Organizations with zero-tolerance policies can pair a hair test with a urine test for a broader view of long-term and recent drug use.
Common reasons to choose this method include:
- Reviewing drug use over an approximately 90-day period
- Supporting a workplace testing program
- Conducting pre-employment or periodic screening
- Completing testing for a personal or legal need
- Using a collection method that doesn’t require a restroom
Hair analysis generally isn’t the best standalone option for detecting very recent drug use. Drugs typically take about five to seven days to become detectable in hair, although timing varies. If recent use is the primary concern, we can discuss whether urine or saliva testing better fits the situation.
Your Simple Testing Solution
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1Request Your Appointment
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2Visit Your Nearest Fastest Labs
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3Quickly Receive Your Test Results