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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Results by calling the phone number provided or going online and using the specific ID number that came with your kit. Is a Home Hair Follicle Test Accurate? Because home tests are sent to a lab, they're comparable to regular hair follicle drug tests. Neither type of test is 100% accurate, even though they go through a two-step process. Understanding Hair Follicle Test Results The results of the test will be reported as positive, negative, or inconclusive. Here's what those terms mean. Negative A negative result means no drugs or metabolites were found in the sample. It doesn’t mean the person hasn’t used any drugs, however. The person could have used a drug very recently, before it showed up in the hair. Or, they might not have used enough of the drug to be detected. They could also have used other drugs for which the test didn't screen. Positive A positive result means the drug or metabolite was found in the hair sample. All laboratories have no standard positive cutoff values, which may vary among labs.Certain foods and medications can cause false positives. Cold remedies, decongestants, and hay fever medicines can show up as amphetamines and poppy seeds may show up as opiates. Inconclusive An inconclusive result may mean the hair sample was contaminated or something went wrong with testing. You might be asked to provide another sample. How Accurate Is a Hair Follicle Drug Test? Hair follicle drug tests are very accurate in detecting long-term drug use because of
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