Hair Follicle Drug Test: Employer's Quick Guide
Everything employers need to know about Hair Test — who needs it, what's included, and how to find a provider through BlueHive.
What Is Hair Test?
Hair drug testing with up to 90-day detection window for comprehensive drug use history.
Hair Follicle Drug Testing provides a longer detection window than urine testing, typically 90 days versus 2-7 days. Hair testing detects drug metabolites that become trapped in the hair shaft as hair grows, providing a historical record of drug use.
Who Needs This Service?
- Pre-employment screening programs
- Organizations wanting extended detection
- Employers concerned about chronic use
- Safety-critical positions
- Post-accident investigation
What's Included
A typical Hair Test appointment includes:
- 90-day detection window
- Detects patterns of use
- Difficult to adulterate
- 5-panel or expanded panels
- Certified laboratory testing
Turnaround time: Negative: 2-3 days | Positive: 3-5 days
Typical cost: $100–$250
How It Works
- Order — Employer orders hair drug test through BlueHive.
- Collection — Collector obtains hair sample close to scalp (or body if needed).
- Testing — Laboratory analyzes hair sample using immunoassay and GC/MS.
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