Hair Testing in New Orleans, LA

Hair Drug Testing New Orleans, LA

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Schedule your hair drug test at our New Orleans, LA drug testing centers. Employment, court ordered. Same day service. Call us today (800) 977-8664 or schedule online. Smart Drug Testing provides New Orleans Louisiana hair drug testing with a detection period up to 90 days. Our New Orleans Louisiana testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.

Have questions? We can help! Getting a hair drug test can be quite intimidating. We can answer all your questions. In recent years, the method to conduct drug testing has more frequently included a hair drug test. Many employers, courts and Substance Abuse Professionals are requiring a hair drug test instead of a standard urine test.

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Hair drug tests are used by employers who have zero tolerance drug use policies, courts and individuals on probation. The primary advantage of a hair drug test is that it includes a much longer detection period for drug use which typically is up to 90 days. However, when screening for drug use within the last 5 days the urine test continues to be the most accurate test.

Hair drug testing is the only method available that provides up to a 90-day look back period for drug use.  Data has shown that hair drug testing provides almost twice the number of positives because of its longer window of detection (look back period). If a donor has no hair on their body, then a hair test cannot be performed!  

What is the Process for a Hair Drug Test?

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FAQ's About Hair Drug Testing

What Is The Hair Drug Test Process?
A certified hair collection specialist will cut approximately 120 strands of hair (about the internal diameter of a straw), utilize a chain of custody procedure and send the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. Drug testing centers and laboratories require at least 1.5 inches of hair from the crown portion of the head to perform this test and is the only way to certify the results for 90 days. 
How Long Do Drugs Stay in Your System for a Hair Drug Test?
The average growth of an individual’s head hair is approximately 1.3 cm (1/2 inch per month), therefore hair at the length of 1.5 inches will be validated for that 90-day lookback period.  Hair generally needs to come from the head, however if the donor does not have head hair certain testing centers can use hair from chest, leg or arm pit.
How Long It Take to Receive Hair Drug Test Results?
Once the hair has been analyzed by a certified laboratory, they will then be reviewed and then verified by a Medical Review Officer (licensed Physician) who will release the results. Generally, a negative hair drug test result is available in 3-4 business days and a non-negative hair drug test is available in approximately 5-7 business days from when the hair specimen reaches the laboratory for analysis. Urine cut-off levels are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or as a weight of drug per unit volume of urine. Hair cut-off levels are expressed in picograms per milligram (pg/mg) or as a weight of drug per unit weight of hair.

What Drugs are Screened for in a Hair Test?

5 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5-panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

5 Panel w/ Expanded Opiates Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5-panel w/ expanded Opiates hair drug test screens for the standard 5 drugs but will also screen for Opiate class drugs such as pain killers, which may indicate abuse of prescription drugs.

  • Amphetamines (amphetamine, methamphetamine, MDMA, MDA)
  • Cocaine (metabolite)
  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Opiates (Codeine Morphine Hydrocodone Heroin (6-monoacetylmorphine (6-AM)
  • Expanded Opiates Hydrocodone Hydromorphone Oxycodone Oxymorphone

Introduction to New Orleans

New Orleans (/ˈɔːrl(i)ənz, ɔːrˈliːnz/, locally /ˈɔːrlənz/; French: La Nouvelle-Orléans (listen)) is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Louisiana. With an estimated population of 391,006 in 2018, it is the most populous city in Louisiana. A major port, New Orleans is considered an economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region of the United States.

New Orleans is world-renowned for its distinct music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, known for its French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant nightlife along Bourbon Street. The city has been described as the "most unique" in the United States, owing in large part to its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage. Founded in 1718 by French colonists, New Orleans was once the territorial capital of French Louisiana before being traded to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. New Orleans in 1840 was the third-most populous city in the United States, and it was the largest city in the American South from the Antebellum era until after World War II. The city's location and flat elevation have historically made it very vulnerable to flooding. State and federal authorities have installed a complex system of levees and drainage pumps in an effort to protect the city.

New Orleans was severely affected by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, which resulted in flooding more than 80% of the city, thousands of deaths, and so much displacement because of damaged communities and lost housing as to cause a population decline of over 50%. Since Katrina, major redevelopment efforts have led to a rebound in the city's population. Concerns about gentrification, new residents buying property in formerly closely knit communities, and displacement of longtime residents have been expressed.

We also offer 9, 12,14 and 17 panel hair tests.  For more information on hair testing or to order a hair drug test in New Orleans, LA, call Smart Drug Testing at 800-977-8664 or pick your test below.

Hair Drug Testing Locations in New Orleans LA

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

8080 CROWDER BLVD STE C

8080 CROWDER BLVD STE C
New Orleans, LA 70127
Categories: New Orleans LA

2532 TULANE AVE

2532 TULANE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70119
Categories: New Orleans LA

6305 Elysian Fields Avenue, Suite 302

6305 Elysian Fields Avenue, Suite 302
New Orleans, LA 70122
Categories: New Orleans LA

318 BARONNE ST

318 BARONNE ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
Categories: New Orleans LA

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970
New Orleans, LA 70112
Categories: New Orleans LA

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

5800 PLAUCHE CT

5800 PLAUCHE CT
New Orleans, LA 70123
Categories: New Orleans LA

7240 CROWDER BLVD STE 300-E

7240 CROWDER BLVD STE 300-E
New Orleans, LA 70127
Categories: New Orleans LA

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR
New Orleans, LA 70121
Categories: New Orleans LA

750 CAMP ST

750 CAMP ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
Categories: New Orleans LA

2714 CANAL ST STE 102

2714 CANAL ST STE 102
New Orleans, LA 70119
Categories: New Orleans LA

750 CAMP ST

750 CAMP ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
Categories: New Orleans LA

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING
New Orleans, LA 70119
Categories: New Orleans LA

1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE

1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE
New Orleans, LA 70130
Categories: New Orleans LA

7240 CROWDER BLVD STE 300-E

7240 CROWDER BLVD STE 300-E
New Orleans, LA 70127
Categories: New Orleans LA

900 MAGAZINE ST

900 MAGAZINE ST
New Orleans, LA 70130
Categories: New Orleans LA

2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230

2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225
New Orleans, LA 70119
Categories: New Orleans LA

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR
New Orleans, LA 70121
Categories: New Orleans LA

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Hair Drug Testing Locations near New Orleans, Louisiana