Question 1

how far does the testing for a hair follicle and nail drug test go back? i am getting conflicting answers on both tests. i have been told 90-120 days or longer for hair follicle depending on length of hair and up to 1 1/2-2 1/2 years for nail testing.

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You : You may be getting conflicting answers because how far back the testing goes depends on how fast your hair and nails grow.  When hair is tested, they usually test the 1.5 inches closest to the scalp.  If your hair grows quickly, this could be 90 days, if your hair grows slowly, it could be 120.  If you have long hair, they could test the whole strand and see any drug use for the past few years, but this is not typically done.  It is expensive and wouldn't be very fair to long-haired folks, right?  The same goes for the fingernail clippings however, those tend to be 3-6 months, not the 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years you mentioned.

Question 2

i was wondering how far a hair follicle drug test goes back. why i was asking was because of a job,  someone said they go back 6 months for this job?

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About right: Depends on the length of the hair, but the average size hair will go back about 6 months.  There is variability in hair growth, and depending on whether someone is fair-skinned or dark, the hair may retain certain drugs differently.  But in general, its about 6 months worth. The larger question is whether an employer has any right to determine what someone does during off-time not working.

Question 3

is it possible that my prescription wellbutrin is the cause for a hair follicle drug test i had to come back positive for methamphetamine? is there another test available for hair that could prove that wellbutrin is responsible for it?

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Wellbutrin:  Wellbutrin has been known to cause positive drug screens for  amphetamine, methamphetamine, &amp; LSD - Lysergic acid diethylamide (not sure if these are hair follicle tests) . I would discuss with a chemist who works with drug screening to find out if there is a way to show that this was a false positive.

Question 4

i had a drug test come back  positive (swab)  for  heroine.  can a hair  follicle test prove  that i have been clean of any  substances?

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Not necessarily: The only SPECIFIC test for heroin is a test for its metabolite 6-monoacetylmorphine or 6MAM. I am not sure whether this is available in swab form, but the first thing with ANY positive test on a screening test, such as a urine drug screen or oral fluid swab is to do the confirmatory test.  If they have not done that, they are not following procedure.  There also needs to be chain-of-custody on it.

Question 5

how sensitive is a hair follicle drug test?

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Very: In comparison to a urinalysis drug test, cocaine, PCP, opiates, and methamphetamine have proven hair analysis far more effective than urine testing in identifying low-level drug use over an extended period of time since these are normally out of the bloodstream in within 3-7 days The detection of marijuana is currently less sensitive than the other drugs in identifying low level drug users,

Question 6

how much time should i wait for a hair follicle drug test?

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Dont understand ?: Why would YOU be waiting for a test.  Hair follicle tests are done by employers and other authorities to determine if someone has used drugs over a long period of time. Depending on the length of hair they sample, it can detect use up to 6 months back or longer. If you are due for a test, even if you stop using drugs now, it can be detected 6 months later. Get help for your drug problem please.

Question 7

will i pass a hair follicle drug test if i smoked almost 40 days ago?

Accepted Answer

Might get picked up: Hair testing for drugs can show positive results for up to 90 days in the past.

Question 8

2a, 3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallocholanol, will it show up as anything on a hair follicle drug test?

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Maybe: Drug testing for pro (steroid) hormones is getting increasingly sophisticated. But the side effects of using spawn and its relatives are dire. The best advice i could give anyone using it is "don't". I hope you ask having stopped, if you have been using it. If you haven't please don't take offense at my concern.

Question 9

a friend has a hair follicle drug test. he took 2 hits of pot 2 and a half weeks agoand hasn't did it for 3 months previous to this. will this show up?

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Maybe.: Marijuana stays in the blood stream for up to 30 days.  A hair test may detect as much as 3 months ago.

Question 10

how much thc is detectable in a hair follicle drug test?

Accepted Answer

Longest window of de: Hair test offers the longest window of detection.That is 90 days in a standard test
test does not detect the amount but presence of thc.The testing method measures drug molecule embedded in the hair shaft and not hair follicle.

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How far does the testing for a hair follicle and nail drug test go back? i am getting conflicting answers on both tests. i have been told 90-120 days or longer for hair follicle depending on length of hair and up to 1 1/2-2 1/2 years for nail testing.

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I was wondering how far a hair follicle drug test goes back. why i was asking was because of a job, someone said they go back 6 months for this job?

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Is it possible that my prescription wellbutrin is the cause for a hair follicle drug test i had to come back positive for methamphetamine? is there another test available for hair that could prove that wellbutrin is responsible for it?

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I had a drug test come back positive (swab) for heroine. can a hair follicle test prove that i have been clean of any substances?

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How sensitive is a hair follicle drug test?

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How much time should i wait for a hair follicle drug test?

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Will i pass a hair follicle drug test if i smoked almost 40 days ago?

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2a, 3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallocholanol, will it show up as anything on a hair follicle drug test?

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A friend has a hair follicle drug test. he took 2 hits of pot 2 and a half weeks agoand hasn't did it for 3 months previous to this. will this show up?

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How much thc is detectable in a hair follicle drug test?

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