Hair Testing in Washington, DC

Hair Drug Testing Washington, DC

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Schedule your hair drug test at our Washington, DC drug testing centers. Employment, court ordered. Same day service. Call us today (800) 977-8664 or schedule online. Smart Drug Testing provides Washington District of Columbia hair drug testing with a detection period up to 90 days. Our Washington District of Columbia 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 Washington

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States. Founded after the American Revolution as the seat of government of the newly independent country, Washington was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father. As the seat of the United States federal government and several international organizations, Washington is an important world political capital. The city, located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, is one of the most visited cities in the world, with more than 20 million tourists annually.

The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. Congress, and the District is therefore not a part of any state. The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the pre-existing settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria. The City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. In 1846, Congress returned the land originally ceded by Virginia; in 1871, it created a single municipal government for the remaining portion of the District.

Washington had an estimated population of 702,455 as of July 2018 , making it the 20th most populous city in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's daytime population to more than one million during the workweek. Washington's metropolitan area, the country's sixth largest, had a 2017 estimated population of 6.2 million residents.

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 Washington, DC, call Smart Drug Testing at 800-977-8664 or pick your test below.

Hair Drug Testing Locations in Washington DC

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
Washington, DC 20019
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1145 19th Street NW Suite 506

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601
Washington, DC 20036
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2029 K ST NW STE 301

2029 K ST NW STE 301
Washington, DC 20006
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920 VARNUM ST NE

920 VARNUM ST NE
Washington, DC 20017
Categories: Washington DC

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
Washington, DC 20010
Categories: Washington DC

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

2440 M St NW Ste 414,

2440 M St NW Ste 414,
Washington, DC 20037
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815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
Washington, DC 20006
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911 U ST NW

911 U ST NW
Washington, DC 20001
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911 U ST NW

911 U ST NW
Washington, DC 20001
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815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
Washington, DC 20006
Categories: Washington DC

920 VARNUM ST NE

920 VARNUM ST NE
Washington, DC 20017
Categories: Washington DC

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
Washington, DC 20010
Categories: Washington DC

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
Washington, DC 20019
Categories: Washington DC

2029 K ST NW STE 301

2029 K ST NW STE 301
Washington, DC 20006
Categories: Washington DC

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Hair Drug Testing Locations near Washington, District of Columbia