Hair Testing in Atlanta, GA

Hair Drug Testing Atlanta, GA

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

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2018 population of 498,044, it is also the 37th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.9 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. Portions of the city extend eastward into neighboring DeKalb County.

Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sponsored railroad. With rapid expansion, however, it soon became the convergence point between multiple railroads, spurring its rapid growth. The city's name derives from that of the Western and Atlantic Railroad's local depot, signifying the town's growing reputation as a transportation hub. During the American Civil War, the city was almost entirely burned to the ground in General William T. Sherman's famous March to the Sea. However, the city rose from its ashes and quickly became a national center of commerce and the unofficial capital of the "New South". During the 1950s and 1960s, Atlanta became a major organizing center of the civil rights movement, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy, and many other locals playing major roles in the movement's leadership. During the modern era, Atlanta has attained international prominence as a major air transportation hub, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic since 1998.

Atlanta is rated as a "beta(+)" world city that exerts a moderate impact on global commerce, finance, research, technology, education, media, art, and entertainment. It ranks in the top twenty among world cities and 10th in the nation with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $385 billion. Atlanta's economy is considered diverse, with dominant sectors that include aerospace, transportation, logistics, professional and business services, media operations, medical services, and information technology. Atlanta has topographic features that include rolling hills and dense tree coverage, earning it the nickname of "the city in a forest." Revitalization of Atlanta's neighborhoods, initially spurred by the 1996 Summer Olympics, has intensified in the 21st century, altering the city's demographics, politics, aesthetics, and culture.

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

Hair Drug Testing Locations in Atlanta GA

993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210

993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210
Atlanta, GA 30342
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757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D

757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D
Atlanta, GA 30315
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6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW

6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW
Atlanta, GA 30339
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4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11

4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11
Atlanta, GA 30336
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550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460

550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460
Atlanta, GA 30308
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1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900

1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900
Atlanta, GA 30309
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3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A

3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A
Atlanta, GA 30305
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923 DILL AVE SW

923 DILL AVE SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
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1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200

1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200
Atlanta, GA 30338
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975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320

975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320
Atlanta, GA 30342
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1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4

1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4
Atlanta, GA 30345
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338 W Peachtree St NW

338 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
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4400 PEACHTREE RD NE

4400 PEACHTREE RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
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2292 PEACHTREE RD NW

2292 PEACHTREE RD NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
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1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130

1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130
Atlanta, GA 30318
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3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R

3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R
Atlanta, GA 30331
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755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270

755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270
Atlanta, GA 30328
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5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY

5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY
Atlanta, GA 30349
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920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK

920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK
Atlanta, GA 30331
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4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190

4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190
Atlanta, GA 30339
Categories: Atlanta GA

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Hair Drug Testing Locations near Atlanta, Georgia