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 champions care for HIV and Hepatitis C patientsJuly 20, 2026Despite advances, many people living with or at risk of contracting HIV and hepatitis C still face barriers to getting the care they need.
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UHS earns national recognition for excellence in stroke care for third consecutive yearJuly 20, 2026UHS Wilson Medical Center, home to the Greater Binghamton region’s comprehensive stroke program, has earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to providing timely, evidence-based stroke care.
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Take precautions to avoid getting Lyme diseaseJuly 16, 2026If you plan to spend more time outdoors this summer, please be aware of ticks. These parasites are known to carry Lyme disease, particularly in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and upper Midwest areas. Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii (found only in the upper Midwest).
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Our latest Sunshine Award recipient is Abigail BuckleyJuly 14, 2026A program to recognize the extraordinary care and contributions of our non-licensed nursing support staff continues at UHS with Abigail Buckley, Main Tower 5, UHS Wilson Medical Center, who was named the latest winner of the Sunshine Award! Abigail received the Sunshine Award, along with a bouquet of sunflowers in recognition of her accomplishments, and enjoyed cookies during the celebration.