Hair Drug Testing for DUI or Custody cases

Hair Drug Testing Provides better accuracy and history for DUI or Custody Cases

1.    Hair Drug Testing Defined Hair grows from under the scalp and is nourished by the follicle that is sourced by the bloodstream.  Drug molecules leave the body via the bloodstream and enter the hair shaft, the interior support like the insides of a tree.  The outer layers are like a bark and are not tested, thus, cheating a hair drug is much more difficult since the specimen is an observed collection. 2.    What drugs to hair drug tests check for? Cocaine, marijuana, opiates (Codeine, Morphine & 6-monoacteyl morphine), methamphetamine, (Meth/amphetamine & Ecstasy), and phencyclidine (PCP).  These are the five classes of drugs that are considered illegal and usually tested for in urine or hair drug tests. 3.     How historical is a hair drug test? A collector will collect as close as possible to the scalp to get a longer history.  About 120 strands (the thickness of a pencil) and 1.5 inches in length of hair are collected for the test.  Sometimes, body hair can be used or shaved pieces to the size of a cotton ball – body hair tends to have more history as it takes more time to grow. 4.     The science behind a hair drug test. Hair color does not affect the results as it is the internal aspect that a GC/MS confirmation test looks at.  A Hair drug tests needs about 60+ milligrams and since hair grows about .5 inches (1.3cm per month) – performing hair drug tests every three months provides a good history of usage.  Lab Testing Solutions only used Quest and LabCorp for all their testing and confirmation testing are held to their highest degree by following industry standards.  Keep in mind, even though you do not consume drugs and are in the same environment of other drug users, a positive drug test may be possible as the drug elements are still detected from the exterior.  However, a hair drug test can examine the metabolites that indicate actual ingestion versus external contamination. 5.     Is hair drug testing better than urine testing? Urine testing provides a shorter timeline whereas a hair drug tests has a longer historical analysis of substance abuse.  Meth, Cocaine, opiates, and PCP are rapidly evicted from the body within 72 hours.  Along with a longer history, it is nearly impossible to tamper with a hair drug test.  It takes about 4-5 days for the drugs to enter the hair follicle and show up on a hair drug test and body hair may not be the best for a shorter time answer.  Body hair can as far back as a year sometimes, but it is recommended to wait two weeks for a normal hair drug test.  When there is no body hair, urine drug testing is your best option.  Hair drug testing is about 7 times more effective. 6.     Testing and collection procedure. All specimens are collected using a proper chain of custody procedures.  The donor is witness to the collection and verifies the integrity by signing all documentation for lab based testing.  Reports and results are kept for two years for any drug test per laws.  At the labs, hair specimen are also stored for two years, enough is collected for this as well. 7.     Other drugs Hair drug testing can also include many other psychotropic medicines available in the pharmaceutical industry.  Although quite expensive, it can be done for an habitual abuser.  Additionally, expanded opiates testing can provide more direct information of pain killer abuse – very common in the construction industry. All in all, Lab Testing Solutions has always used lab based drug testing for its urine protocol and hair drug testing is no exception.  Although more costly, it is far more effective and informative for any legal case that involves a DUI or custody case where parents are blaming the other of drug abuse or usage. Order a Test Online Today!

Drug Testing & BackGround Checks - It's about the respect

As a representative of a company (employee, owner, executive, etc) is it not important how you value your people?  Are they assets?  Are they robots? Are they just there to get their paychecks?  Are they to fraud the company?  The list goes on and on...

Imagine going on a blind date where your friend sets you up with somebody you have NEVER met.  You are going to ask as many questions as possible (height, weight, hair, career, etc.).  Why?  Because your time is valuable and you are valuable.

The same mentality should be instilled in every small to mid size company.  If you educate yourself by performing background checks or drug testing (although not always necessary), you have a better idea of filtering prospects.  It is not a shallow process, it just shows you care about the company and the company cares about you.  By performing these pre employment checks, it makes the onboarding process much easier.  For example, Company A does not do any checks and hires a painter who claims to have painting experience, it slows down the experts in the field, then it upsets the project manager, who then is chastised by the office, who are then looked down on by management for slow production, etc.  The smallest things matter and by controlling these potential weaknesses, the company growth can be substantial.  The fruition of the company is dependent on its people...

At Lab Testing Solutions, this is exactly what we do for you.  We will provide you a solution and we always stand by our motto "Prevention is Affordable."  By that, we mean we will show you spending a few bucks up front can save you hundreds in productivity losses as well as risk management.  Our nationwide background checking and mobile drug testing services are amplified by our phenomenal pricing backed by stellar customer service. Our quality is our assurance so we always used lab based testing via SAMHSA certified laboratories and evade any possible errors for urine, saliva, or hair drug testing.  Furthermore, our cloud based integration with background checks offer even better experience to manage your pre-screening needs from anywhere in the world.

Our support also expands into the legal industry to help attorneys and clients who have fallen into a DUI, custody, or legal issue that involves background checks or drug testing.  Again, our system makes it affordable for a client and attorney to perform the necessary tasks to expedite a case and prove their innocence or pertinent case matters.

We believe in a systematic approach to our services to be consistent, however, our ability to cater to your needs in every aspect from insurance, accounting, risk management products, and even drug education gives you the ability to rely on us at any time.  If we don't have the answer, we will find it for you rather than turn you away.  Our holistic approach has given us the prowess to empower many of our clients with more knowledge and control over their business.  Background checks and drug testing are just the beginning, our goal to help you achieve operational efficiency will ultimate save you stress and money so you can grow the company.

Remember, at Lab Testing Solutions, a portion of our proceeds go to family members to offer free drug testing kits to concerned members of society.  Our corporate responsibility is as important as our social responsibility. The drug war appears to be an endless battle, but if we can stop at home and workplace, we can stop feeding cash to the war.

Lab Testing Solutions
4411 Suwanee Dam Road
Building #1000
Suwanee, GA  30024
770-932-0909
info@LabTestingSolutions.com

Lab Testing Solutions - The solutions and the passion

	A HISTORICAL VIEW Since conception in 2008, Lab Testing Solutions has been continually expanding as it seeks to send a message of a Drug Free society.  Many say the war on drugs is a fruitless effort similar to the 100 Years’ War, but the significance of both can be seen in many fashions.  Because of the century long battle between England and France, we see the value of democracy versus tyranny as well as many scientific innovations that evolved during that time.  In other words, we must remain optimistic of the ancillary benefits.  So where exactly do we stand today in this evolutionary process? WHY THE DRUG ISSUE? Most worldwide policies and systems are designed to punish because it is easier.  Lab Testing Solutions sees treatment and prevention as the most affordable option.  In other words, the supply of the problem is not the best way to tackle this issue, controlling the demand can choke the supply.  Substance abuse is a socioeconomic disadvantage as facts have indicated it decreases productivity and costs companies billions of dollars a year nationwide.  Each state has implemented Drug Free Workplace policies that are financially driven by offering companies a Worker’s Compensation discount ranging from 5% to 10%.  Additionally, the intangible benefits of lower turnover, higher productivity, safer work environments, and overall workplace growth are seen.  Thus, making prevention affordable. WHY LAB TESTING SOLUTIONS? Lab Testing Solutions not only will provide business services, but they also focus on personal programs that help parents and kids at home with VERY affordable options to stop abuse before it starts. We only use SAMHSA labs and MROs through Quest, LabCorp, MedTox, ATN, Alere, Omega, & Redwood.   From a physiological perspective, human beings turn to drugs/alcohol to balance dopamine (chemicals in the brain) during times of stress or environments that cause lower mood levels.  Our body learns to program itself in these ways until surroundings are changed to avoid this addictive habit.  LTS feels that many treatments can be done at home with family and friends rather than third party counseling.  Just like the workplace, working together in a holistic manner makes prevention affordable. Lab Testing Solutions lives up to its nomenclature: SOLUTIONS, via free consultations.  A completely digital system saves 70% downtime and 10% in costs.  With special access to thousands of collection sites, background checking, drug counselors, risk management services, insurance mitigation, and many aspects of keeping your business in business.  From there, the company takes a personalized approach to those who need help at home, or even have legal concerns and need testing to prove parentage or maintain a drug free lifestyle.  Free kits are available.  Employee screenings is very important in today's economy.  People are assets and you must educated yourself as to who and what you are hiring before you let them represent your company.  Prevention of bad employees can save you hundreds or thousands annually. ABOUT US The company was established by Anthony Webb in 2008 behind the compelling story of when a close acquaintance was responsible for a DUI death of a mother and child.  Since then, the dedication to keep companies’ drug free is fueled by the passion to educate families, schools, and other societal groups that create our community.  To further aspire in this goal, the acquisition by a new CEO, Prerit (Pete) Patel, has enabled the company to spread the message nationwide through strategic partnerships with Drug Free groups across the country. Drug Free Workplace Mobile / On-Site Testing Legal Cases In-Home Substance Abuse Expert Cloud Specialist for Employee Screenings

Lab Testing Solutions Annual Release Update

From the SAMHSA Workplace Advisory

Division of Workplace Programs (DWP)
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Prepared: March 2010
About
The Division of Workplace Programs (DWP) is mandated by Executive Order and
Public Law to provide oversight for: (1) the Federal Drug-Free Workplace
Program aimed at elimination of illicit drug use in the Federal workforce; and (2)
the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP), which certifies
laboratories to conduct forensic drug testing for the Federal agencies and for
some federally-regulated industries. Additionally, DWP addresses primary
substance abuse prevention through comprehensive drug-free and
health/wellness workplace programs. These programs promote safer, healthier,
and more productive workplaces.  Interventions incorporate a continuum of
scientifically-based components, including substance abuse awareness,
health/wellness, health risk assessments, brief screenings, drug testing, early
identification, intervention, treatment, recovery, and reintegration assisting
employees, families and their communities. DWP is committed with helping
workplaces meet the demands of health care reform along while reducing health
care costs.

Source: http://workplace.samhsa.gov/
http://workplace.samhsa.gov/pdf/About%20DWP.pdf

GA Mobile Drug Free Workplace

For the state of GA, it has been indicated that nearly 1 in 4 are NOT aware what a Drug Free Workplace is nor that it can save them 7.5% on worker's compensation premiums.

It is pure math folks - it will cost you at most $400 a year and if your company has a turnover of 3 people a year.  If you are paying more than $5,000 a year in worker's compensation premiums you are already breaking even.  But also think about the following when you do pre-screen your employees in advance for drugs and do background checks:

1) Higher Productivity

2) Better company reputation

3) Less tardiess

4) Safer and happier work environment

5) Lower attrition

6) Lower sick days

7) Lower no shows or call outs

8) A sense of pride in co-workers the owner cares about the business and it's people

9) Lower theft or potential of theft

10) Reduced worker's compensation claims

11) Better customer experience

...the list can go on...

Each state offers all business owners a chance to make a financial decision as well as a socially responsible decision.  Drug Free Workplace programs are very easy to implement and the system at Lab Testing Solutions offers a dynamic that no other does - Complimentary Consultations and access to hundreds of resources for Risk Management, Labor Laws, Risk Mitigation, Human Resource Development, and much more.  Your success means our success.

We always dedicate a portion of our proceeds to offer parents FREE education and drug testing kits.  After all, it is about the longevity of our society that is at risk.  We know the supposed "war on drugs" has been going on for years, but the worldwide fact is that it can be a virus and cause families to break up and increase dysfunctional behaviors.

At Lab Testing Solutions, we offer this dynamic approach to helping your company strive in EVERY aspect.  If we cannot help you, just know we are still there to answer questions when our competitors cannot.  As proud affiliates of Quest, LabCorp, MedTox, ATN, Redwood, and many more, we offer our buying power to you in the most operationally efficient way.

Lastly, our mobile drug testing program summarizes our understanding of downtime and reducing the possibility that somebody will "cheat" on the test.  On average, a collection is 7 minutes for a potential donor whether it is urine or an oral collection.  SEVEN minutes...

Customer Service, Quality, and Price at the best possible levels and customized for your needs.

Lab Testing Solutions

4411 Suwanee Dam Road

Suite #1010

Suwanee, GA  30024

770-932-0909

www.LabTestingSolutions.com

K2 Spice - Synthetic Marijuana - "Legal Pot" - Mary Plain

However it is stated, the new synthetic based drugs are in the market and with a ferver.  Parents, companies, teachers, sports institutions, and government are up in arms about the ease of these products and the lack of control.  For detailed information regarding this synthetic blend, see this Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_cannabis).  The details are VERY unnerving.

What can we do at home?
Talk, talk, and more talk.  It is surprising as to how many parents simply do not talk to their kids to pick up on the non-verbal cues that may alert them to abnormal behaviors.  For those very uncertain moments, the people at Lab Testing Solutions provide lab based testing for all 6 compounds of synthetic marijuana (and there are more being developed as manufacturers try to avoid the testing).  There are kits for in-home testing, but to avoid and reduce false positives, we always recommend lab based so that results are 99.99999% accurate.  This also reduces the possibility of tampering.

What can businesses do?
A Drug Free Workplace is the first step.  Not only can you save a percentage (7.5% in GA) on your worker's compensation premium, but it is easier to avoid abuse or experimentation with drugs by employees outside of work as well as with colleagues.  The "legal pot" is of serious concern and many employers have amended their policy to test for this.

Whether it is drug testings kits for home or implementing a safe workplace for employees, Lab Testing Solutions has you covered.

K2 Spice - Synthetic Marijuana - "Legal Pot" - Mary Plain - Fake Pot

visit our website or call us:

www.LabTestingSolutions.com
4411 Suwanee Dam Road
Suite #1000
Suwanee, GA  30024

770-932-0909