Hair Drug Testing
Hair testing for drugs of abuse is the only drug testing method available that provides up to a 90-day drug use history. When compared with urine testing, hair testing provides nearly twice the number of positives due to its longer detection window.
Hair testing requires a small sample of hair that is collected under direct supervision without any invasion of privacy. During a hair collection, the collector cuts approximately 100-120 strands of hair from the crown of the donor’s head. The hair is cut as close to the scalp as possible, so only the strands of hair above the scalp are tested and not the actual hair follicle. This makes hair testing a tamper-resistant screening method.
UHS News
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UHS Delaware Valley Hospital offering new diagnostic service in speech-language pathologyAugust 29, 2025UHS Delaware Valley Hospital is pleased to announce its Speech-Language Pathology department is now offering Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) as part of its diagnostic services for patients with suspected dysphagia.
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UHS Chenango Memorial expands cardiology services with two new specialistsAugust 26, 2025UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is expanding its cardio-pulmonary program with the addition of two new cardiologists, aiming to improve access to specialized heart care for patients in Chenango County and the surrounding area.
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Construction on Main Street in Johnson City beginning August 25August 25, 2025The Village of Johnson City will be performing construction around the intersection of Main Street and Avenue C/Willow Street beginning Monday, August 25.
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UHS observes Neurosurgery Awareness Month in AugustAugust 25, 2025August is recognized as Neurosurgery Awareness Month, and UHS is providing an overview of its neurosurgical team and services. UHS knows that when the unexpected happens, it’s important to know that skilled medical professionals and specialty-equipped hospitals in your community are ready and able to provide the services you need.