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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Nurses pursue certification to enhance their skills, patient careMarch 18, 2024
At UHS, registered nurses are encouraged to pursue certification in fields that interest them, for their own professional development and as a way to enhance the quality of care provided in the hospitals, physician’s offices and other healthcare settings.
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UHS ribbon-cutting introduces 24/7 pharmacy in JCMarch 15, 2024
A March 15 ribbon-cutting ceremony introduced to the Southern Tier an exciting new option in pharmaceutical services, with the launch of the UHS Pharmacy Johnson City in its new location, 345 Main St.
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Mayor’s proclamation honors registered dietitiansMarch 13, 2024
Johnson City Mayor Martin Meaney was in Binghamton on Wednesday to attend a recognition breakfast and officially proclaim March 13 as “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day in Johnson City.”
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Now is a good time to schedule a colorectal screeningMarch 11, 2024
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an observance dedicated to encouraging patients, survivors and caregivers to share their stories, advocate for colorectal cancer prevention and inform others of the importance of early detection. It’s also a great opportunity to get your recommended screening for colorectal cancer.