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INSTRUCTIONS |
Step 1: Cutting of Hair
for Drug Test
a. Wipe the scissors with an alcohol wipe.
b. Select a long thin strip of hair (equal to the
diameter of a pencil or a soda straw when placed in
the Collection Foil) and cut the hair sample as
close to the scalp as possible. This hair sample can
be taken from any part of the head. |
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You should collect 90
to 120 strands of hair. More strands are needed if
the hair is less than 1.5 inches long or if hair is
extremely thin. Collect from several locations if
hair is very short.
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Step 2: Preparing the Hair Sample
a. Place the root ends of the sample at the EDGE of
the Collection Foil where it is marked a. PLACE ROOT
END HERE. (Fig. A)
b. Crimp the tab end over the root ends of the
sample. (Fig. B)
c. Straighten hair to full length along center
crease of the foil keeping the root ends together c.
at the edge of the foil. (Fig. C)
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d.
Fold the Collection Foil in
half along the center line.
(Fig. D)
e. Fold the Collection Foil lengthwise again. (Fig.
E)
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The Sample is now ready
to be placed into the Hair Specimen Pouch. |
Step 3: Mailing Your Hair Drug Sample
a. Place the Collection Foil in the Hair
Specimen Envelope. Seal the envelope with
the Security Label provided on the Specimen
ID card. (Fig. A)
b. Place the Specimen ID card in a
safe place, as you will need this ID
Number and Passcode to register your test
and obtain your results.
c. The parent/guardian must initial and date
the Security Label, and confirm the hair
sample type. |
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d. Place the sealed Hair Specimen Envelope
in the Clear Pouch. (Fig. B) |
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e. Seal the Clear Pouch and place in the
pre-paid Shipping Mailer. |
The Specimen is now ready for shipment.
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Step 4: Obtaining the Hair Drug Test Results
Once you have mailed the hair sample, you
must register your test at
www.hairconfirm.com
to obtain your results. You will need your
Specimen ID Number, Passcode and email
address to register.
The results will be available approximately
2 business days after the hair sample is
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For Customer Support
and referral counseling information
please
call toll-free
888-5-CONFIRM |
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the laboratory. Please note that lab
processing times
may vary.
If you have any questions about how to read
the results, please go to the Help section
on our website, where you will find answers
to our most frequently asked questions.
Our Customer Support Agents are available
Monday thru Friday, 8.00 am - 5.00pm PST
(excluding holidays).
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