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7 Panel Hair Drug Screen
A 7 Panel Hair Drug Test screens a hair sample for seven common drug classes, including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, PCP, and THC. It is a focused option when a broad but not exhaustive screen is needed.
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Order 7 Panel Drug Test (Drugs of Abuse Testing), Hair- Typical turnaround
- 1-3 business days
- Starting price
- From $180
- Results
- Confidential, online
Quick answer
The 7 Panel Hair Drug Test checks a small hair sample for seven widely screened drug classes. Because hair can retain evidence of exposure for months, this panel is often chosen when a longer window matters more than the widest possible list of substances. Collection is quick and does not involve urine.
What this test measures
The seven-panel hair screen focuses on the drug classes most frequently included in workplace and legal testing. It covers amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine, and THC. Each class represents a group of related substances rather than a single drug, and detection is based on metabolites that become incorporated into hair.
A collector cuts a small sample of hair near the scalp, and the laboratory analyzes the segment that represents the most recent months of growth. Screening is performed with an initial immunoassay, and presumptive findings are commonly confirmed using a more specific method such as mass spectrometry. The sample cannot be easily substituted, which is one reason hair testing is chosen in some programs.
A hair result reflects exposure over time rather than a single moment. Environmental contamination, hair treatments, and laboratory cutoffs can all affect interpretation. Results should be reviewed by a qualified healthcare provider or the requesting program, and they do not by themselves indicate a substance use disorder.
- Amphetamines
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Cocaine metabolite
- Opiates
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Why people order this test
- Screening for seven core drug classes with a longer detection window
- Used in some workplace and pre-employment testing programs
- Requested in legal and court-related matters
- Personal testing when a focused hair panel is preferred
- Follow-up when urine screening may miss earlier exposure
- Monitoring as part of an accountability program
How to prepare
No fasting is required. Follow the collection instructions provided by the laboratory, which may include guidance about recent hair treatments or products. The collector takes a small hair sample, usually from the back of the head.
Understanding your results
Results are generally reported within one to three business days after the sample reaches the laboratory. Each drug class is reported as detected or not detected at the laboratory cutoff. A qualified healthcare provider can explain how to interpret the findings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which drugs are included in the 7 panel hair test?
It screens for amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, PCP, and THC.
How long does hair testing look back?
Hair analysis typically reflects exposure over roughly the past three months, depending on the length of the sample and individual hair growth.
Is the collection painful?
No. The collector cuts a small amount of hair close to the scalp, which is a quick and non-invasive procedure.
Can a hair test be affected by secondhand exposure?
Environmental exposure is one factor laboratories evaluate. Confirmation testing and expert review help distinguish incidental exposure from active use.
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