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Specializes in CNA for 5 years, LPN for 5 years.

When a hair sample is needed for drug testing, can they take the hair sample from anywhere on the body? And it has to be pulled out, right? I was having a discussion about this and not sure of the answer...

TIA

Smoo

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Head hair is preferred because of the length, and the follicle should still be attached.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Hello, smoo,

Normally, hair samples are collected approximately 1/4 inch from the scalp. If one has very short hair, there is a minimal amount of hair that should be collected.

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Specializes in CNA for 5 years, LPN for 5 years.

What about if it is a male who shaves their head? My friends husband asked me this, and this is what started the whole conversation. I should have specified that in my original question, not thinking clearly today.....;)

Thanks

Smoo

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Body hair can be utilized.

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Specializes in CNA for 5 years, LPN for 5 years.
Body hair can be utilized.

Thanks siri

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

you are welcome, smoo.

here are a couple links i found from different companies regarding hair testing:

http://www.tiullc.com/hairtestqa.html questions/answers

http://www.questdiagnostics.com/employersolutions/files/hair_testing_faq.pdf method of collection

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Specializes in CNA for 5 years, LPN for 5 years.

Thanks Sire Those were interesting sites

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