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Environmental
testing now available !
Environmental Drug testing is now being
offered in two formats: Instant Based SecureTec and Lab Based LC/MS
analysis. This gives the ability to detect both a drug metabolite AND the
parent drug compound on most surfaces. Call your local office to find out
more!
Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana,
Methamphetamines, Opiates,
Fingernail Drug
Testing now available
Drugs of abuse have been measured in nails
since 1984. Fingernails, toenails and hair are composed of a hard protein,
keratin. Drugs are incorporated into nails from the blood stream and remain
locked in the nail as it grows. Nails grow in both length and thickness.
Drugs enter the nail from the base as the keratin is formed and via the nail
bed that extends under the full length of nail. Drugs can be identified in
nail clippings 2-4 weeks following ingestion. Drugs can be detected
in nails up to 8 months after last usage. Fingernails grow approximately 3-5
mm per month, toenails grow at a much slower rate of 1 mm per month. Drugs
can possibly appear in toenail clippings over 1 year after ingestion
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