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Hair Confirm Drug Test - home hair test

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HairConfirm™- Premium Hair Test:

Hair Follicle Testing is one of the most trusted methods of drug testing today and is used by law enforcement officials and organizations alike. It is extremely accurate, providing a drug history for up to 90 days and is proven to be more sensitive than Urine and Saliva testing.

HairConfirm™, the perfect drug testing solution for parents gives you the peace of mind that you can monitor your teen for possible drug use with one simple test every 3 months. The kit comes complete with sample collection and overnight shipping materials, to provide you with the fastest turnaround time in Hair Testing.

Best Tool For A Drug Free Home:

HairConfirm, the best drug testing solution for parents gives you the peace of mind that you can monitor your teen for possible drug use with one simple test every 3 months. The kit comes complete with sample collection and overnight shipping materials, to provide you with the fastest turnaround time in Hair Testing. Results are available in just 5 business days!

---"Thanks for keeping my household a drug-free one!" - Stewart Murray, Detroit , Michigan.See more testimonials below---

HairConfirm screens for the five most popular drug classes to determine a 90 drug history. With a simple at-home hair collection procedure, HairConfirm is designed for parents and individuals that want a fast and accurate hair drug testing result.

The Number 1 reason why teenagers don't use drugs is their parents.
Teens who say their parents would strongly disapprove of them trying marijuana are much less likely to use an illicit drug than those who think their parents would not strongly disapprove .

A necessary part of preventing drug use in the home lies with drug testing- HairConfirm is here to help you achieve that goal.

HairConfirm™ screens for the five most popular drug classes to determine a 90 drug history. With a simple at-home hair collection procedure, HairConfirm ™ is designed for parents and individuals that want a fast and accurate hair drug testing result.

A necessary part of preventing drug use in the home lies with drug testing- HairConfirm is here to help you achieve that goal.

HairConfirm™ Kit:

  • Tests for 7 drugs: Cocaine (cocaine & benzoylecgonine), Marijuana, Opiates (Codeine, Morphine & 6-monacteyl morphine), Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Ecstasy, and Phencyclidine (PCP).
  • Fast Results: Lab results in 2-3 business days (after lab receives the kit)
  • Private and Confidential: 100% confidential and anonymous; no personal information is required. Each test has its own unique Specimen ID number.
  • Accurate & Reliable: We use a nationally accredited and recognized testing facility. Our laboratory uses the latest technology with state of the art equipment. Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) and GC/MS technology confirmation tests are used.
  • Detailed Analysis of Drug History*: Results include a positive or negative result for each hair class. In addition an assessment of hair dose response to identify whether the user is a low (occasional), medium (weekend/daily) or high (constant) user is provided (excluding marijuana).*
  • Accredited Laboratory: Our Laboratory is accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and all tests are supervised, reviewed and approved by Ph.D. staff scientists. Staff experience of over 1.5 million Hair Tests.
  • Easy to Use and Convenient: With our easy-to-follow instructions, you take the hair sample at home and send it to the laboratory in the pre-paid package provided for you.
  • Cheat-Proof: Shampoos, hair dyes, bleach and other external contaminants will not affect the outcome of this test.
  • * The only hair drug test in the market that provides a detailed analysis of Drug History Report

Click Here for Hair Confirm Instructions (how to use hair drug test). Click Here for Hair Drug Test Cut Off Levels

What Parents think about HairConfirm

"Drug testing sounded scary and invasive. But when I came across the Hair Confirm Hair Follicle Multi-Drug Test Kit I felt immediately at ease. The days of complicated tests are over and I'm eternally grateful."

- Carolyn Simmons

Montgomery , Alabama

"When I decided to start drug testing my kids when they get home from parties, I thought it was going to be a big to-do. HairConfirm set me straight. Drug testing doesn't have to be complicated at all. We just get a quick hair sample and off to the lab it goes. Thanks for keeping my household a drug-free one!"

- Stewart Murray

Detroit , Michigan

"I've been suspecting drug use in my house for quite some time. Odd smells, some paraphernalia and bad attitudes. Accusing my teen of drug use is bad enough. Presenting them with a drug test is just like saying, 'I don't trust you,' right to their face! At least that's what I thought. I used the Hair Confirm test kit once, got a few complaints from my child, but other than that, it was painless. And now I can get on top of the drug problem before it spirals out of control. Thank you for making such an easy-to use product."

- Shauna Cross

San Diego , California

"When my child started acting strange I knew I had to do something. At first I thought it was normal teenage behavior but after a little research, I realized her behavior was typical of a drug user. I felt like a terrible parent. But I soon realized the only way to deal with this was to get a drug test. The hair follicle drug test was easy to use and didn't embarrass my daughter or myself."

- Thomas Griffin

La Palma , California

Benefits of HairConfirm® :

  • Private and Confidential: We do not require any personal information, so this test is 100% anonymous. Each test has its own unique Specimen ID number and Passcode.
  • Accurate & Reliable: We use a nationally accredited and recognized testing facility. Our laboratory uses the latest technology with state of the art equipment. Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) and GC/MS technology confirmation tests are used.
  • Detailed Analysis of Drug History: Results include a positive or negative result for each hair class. In addition an assessment of hair dose response to identify whether the user is a low (occasional), medium (weekend/daily) or high (constant) user is provided1.
  • Accredited Laboratory: Our Laboratory is accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and all tests are supervised, reviewed and approved by Ph.D. staff scientists. Staff experience of over 1.5 million Hair Tests.
  • Easy to Use and Convenient: With our easy-to-follow instructions, you take the hair sample at home and send it to the laboratory in the pre-paid package provided for you.
  • Secure Online Results are available in 1-2 business days2
  • Tests for Cocaine (cocaine & benzoylecgonine), Marijuana, Opiates (Codeine, Morphine & 6-monacteyl morphine), Amphetamine (including Methamphetamine & Ecstasy), and Phencyclidine (PCP).
  • Cheat-Proof: Shampoos, hair dyes, bleach and other external contaminants will not affect the outcome of this test.
  1. What drugs does HairConfirm® screen for?
    HairConfirm Regular - Tests for 7-drugs: Cocaine (cocaine & benzoylecgonine), Marijuana, Opiates (Codeine, Morphine & 6-monacteyl morphine), Amphetamine (including Methamphetamine & Ecstasy), and Phencyclidine (PCP).
  2. What time period does the HairConfirm® test cover?
    HairConfirm® will detect drugs for a period of 90 days. The test requires a hair sample of 1.5 inches in length. Each 0.5 inch represents 30 days. The hair sample must be cut as close to the scalp as possible and the most recent 1.5 inches are tested.
  3. How does the test work?
    Using the detailed instructions as a guide, collect a hair sample of approximately 90-120 hairs.Mail the hair sample to our affiliate laboratory, Omega Laboratories, Inc, using the pre-addressed envelope provided. The laboratory will analyze the hair sample for evidence of drug use. Using your HairConfirm® Specimen ID number, passcode and email address, you must register your test once you have mailed the samples to the laboratory.
  4. Is your Laboratory Accredited?
    Our Labis accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and all tests are supervised, reviewed and approved by Ph.D. staff scientists.Theyhave performed over 1.5 million hair tests.
  5. How fast does head hair grow?
    Studies indicate that head hair grows on average of 0.5 inches (1.3cm) per month. This growth rate varies slightly (estimated at 0.2 cm per month), consequently there is some (1 week) time variation possible. Head and body hair do not grow at the same rate; body hair grows at a slower rate.
  6. How soon after use can a drug be detected in hair?
    It takes approximately 4-5 days from the time of drug use for the affected hair to grow above the scalp. Body hair growth rates are generally slower and cannot be utilized to determine a timeframe of drug use.
  7. Can tests be run on people with little or no hair?
    Hair can be collected from several head locations and combined to obtain the required amount of hair. If the head hair is too short, body hair can be used as a substitute. If body hair is used the timeframe represented by the test is approximately one year due to the different growth pattern in hair below the neck. NOTE: DO NOT mix head and body hair.
  8. What is the shortest time period that can be accurately evaluated?
    The minimum time period is approximately one month (0.5 inch).
  9. Does external exposure to certain drugs, like Marijuana or crack smoke, affect the hair test results?
    To rule out the possibility of external contamination, HairConfirm® testing (where appropriate) looks for both parent & metabolite (bi-product) of drug usage. For Marijuana analysis, our laboratory detects only the metabolite (THC-COOH). This metabolite is only produced by the body and cannot be an environmental contaminant.
  10. Can hair be affected by cross-reacting substances such as over-the-counter medications?
    Enzyme-immunoassay antibodies (EIA), similar to those used to test urine, are used for the initial drug screening in hair; therefore the potential for substances such as over-the-counter medications to cause a false positive screening result does exist. To eliminate the possibility of reporting a false-positive result due to cross-reactivity, our laboratory performs Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) for all specimens that screen positive.
  11. Does hair color affect results?
    Hair color is determined by the amount of melanin in the hair. It has been shown experimentally, through actual hair samples, as well as determined in court, that hair color has NO basis in fact.
  12. Can hair collected from a hairbrush be used?
    No, we do not recommend taking a hair sample from a brush or any other source (e.g. pillow, clothing) as the sample may be contaminated and there is no guarantee that the hair is from your child. The laboratory will reject a hair sample if it is not collected and prepared as per the instructions.
  13. How does HairConfirm® compare to urinalysis or saliva tests on the market?

    The primary differences are:
    • Wider window of detection
    • Inability to tamper with the test

    Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Opiates and Phencyclidine are rapidly excreted and usually undetectable in urine 72 hours after use, and in saliva 48 hours after use. The detection period for hair is limited only by the length of the hair sample and is approximately 90 days.

  14. How effective is Hair Testing in detecting drug users?
    In side-by-side comparison studies with urinalysis, hair drug testing has uncovered significantly more drug use. In two independent studies, hair drug testing uncovered 4 to 8 times as many drug users as urinalysis for evidence of drug use.
  15. How long will it take to receive the results?
    We know it is important that you receive results as quickly as possible. HairConfirm® has the fastest turnaround time for hair testing of 7 business days.
  16. How will I read the results?
    The results will indicate a positive or negative result for each drug class. In addition, when a donor tests positive, the result will provide an assessment of hair dose response to identify whether the donor is a low (occasional), medium (weekend, daily) or high (constant) user**.
  17. Please be aware that in some cases, due to the way the body metabolizes the Marijuana (THC) drug, if a user is a regular user, it may not always show up as 'positive' on the test.

    For more information on the different types of drug tests, click on one of the links to the left.