Mr.Crowley

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract

Mr.Crowley

Detection times.
http://www.hair-testing.com/detectionperiods.htm

Hair testing
http://www.drugtestwithhair.com/labinfo.htm

Drug Testing With Hair
http://www.drugtestwithhair.com/

Hair Drug Tests from Home Health Testing
http://www.hair-testing.com/

Are Cannabinoids Detected in Hair After Washing with Cannabio¨ Shampoo
http://www.jatox.com/abstracts/1999/...9-cirimele.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract


Hair Test
http://link.springer.de/search.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract

HRNET RE Drug Screen Question
http://www.hronline.com/forums/hrnet/9802/0005.html

MacCuj0

This works every time...My friend works in a forensic lab showed me how...I passed 8 hair tests Never failed.

1. Strip hair with vinegar..Leave in and let it saturate into the hair for about ten minutes. "Dont Rinse Out"....Oh yea watch your eyes the crap burns like doo doo.

2. Should told you this first...But you will need to buy a bottle Clean & Clear skin toning and deep cleanser...It's for pimples and acne....You will need to put that in your hair while the vinegar still there. You will feel a burning sensation. Masage into the scalp for about 5minutes. What happens is it cleans while the vinegar has your pores open

3. Ok now as crazy as this crap sounds but you will need Tide laundry detergent.
Powder or liquid it doesn't matter. Wash your hair with it and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Please dont get the Tide in your eyes..keep eyes close shut . Tide has the best cleaning agent of all detergents.

4. Now just use your favorite aloe (moisturizing shampoo).....Any kind you want to use.

5. Do that four step process the day of your deadline

I dont believe how some of you guys worry like that.....I'm heavy user of all drugs for 15 years....Be surprise what alittle knowledge will do...Have a nice day ya'll

Jaycrills

Sound's like that would leave your hair ****ed up.

MacCuj0

No not really. It kills all the toxins in hair immediately. Leaves no traces what so ever. Just moisturize your hair afterwards. But what it sounds like is not important, passing your hair test is...Trust
Mac

Suetaz

Cannabinoids in hair: strategy to prove Marijuana/hashish consumption.

Highwire - Medline Abstract

Delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and 11-nor-Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THCA) are equally used to indicate consumption of cannabis (hashish and Marijuana). Publications of the early 90's demonstrate the possibilities of determining THC, cannabinol (CBN), and cannabidiol (CBD).

All these substances are present in cannabis smoke and can be incorporated into the hair only by contamination. Generally, washing procedures should prevent false positive results, but finally it cannot be excluded that traces of THC may be found in hair after mere passive cannabis smoke exposure.

Three authentic cases illustrate the problems originating in the exclusive determination of THC/CBN. The first example is the case of a couple living together in an apartment. Both persons' hair samples had been taken and gave positive results for THC and CBN. The male subject admitted smoking cannabis several times per day, but the female mate denied any consumption. Examination of the hair for THCA showed a high level (>6.6pg/mg) in the sample of the male person and negative results (LOQ 0.1pg/mg) in the sample of his mate.

The second case hair is of a self admitted cannabis user's hair and was tested first by an immunoassay and GC/MS with a negative result. Nevertheless, the THCA concentration quantified in his sample was 2.7pg/mg hair.

The third hair sample is of a 2-year-old child that was tested positive for cannabis by using an immunochemical test. No THC and CBN were detectable by GC/MS, however, trace amounts of THCA using GC/MS/MS. A comparative study of hair samples (screening for cannabinoids using ELISA test, THC determination by GC/MS, THCA by GC/MS/MS) showed that only 26 segments of 66 were positive for both THC and THCA. Thirteen were negative for THC and positive for THCA, and six were positive for THC but negative for THCA. The cases were selected by an ELISA test or re-examined when the blood/urine results or the statement of the accused did not match with a THC outcome. The most appropriate strategy to prove cannabis consumption is immunochemical initial test followed by a GC/MS/MS confirmation of THCA.

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I would like to start a sticky with general information about hair testing. I really don't know a whole lot about the specifics, so I am going to post some questions. I think there are a lot of people that have the same questions I do and could benifit from this information.


Q: How do drugs get into hair (what is the basis of hair analysis)
A: As drugs circulate in the blood stream, they enter and nourish hair follicle cells. As cells grow, they trap the drug molecules within the hair cells and are eventually "sealed" in the keratinized hair shaft. Thus, the amount and time the drug(s) are in the blood stream is proportional to the amount of drug detected in the hair (3). THC stays in your blood for 2-3 days (2).

Q: How soon after use can a drug be detected in hair?
A: It takes approximately 5-10 days from the time of drug use for the affected hair to grow above the scalp. (3)

Q: When THC metabolites are filtered into the hair do they create a ring around the hair follicle? Or does THC migrate along the shaft like cocaine does? The essential question being will cutting my hair short enough work?
A: ?

Hair testing requires a sample of hair about the diameter of a pencil and 1.5 inches long. They can not be done with a single hair. So approximately 50 strands of hair from the scalp are sent to a testing lab where it is liquefied. The hair sample is dissolved in a series of solvents which extract the drug metabolites and then are analyzed via GC/MS. It can take several hours to days just to extract metabolites. The liquid is run through the most sensitive GC/MS machines available, and can detect as little as 1 ng/mL.
Q: This was taken from Erowid and was originally published in 1998. Is it all still accurate?
A: ?

Q: How much hair do they need?
A: A standard screen with GC/MS confirmation requires 20 milligrams of hair or approximately 60 strands. (3)

Q: Can tests be run on people with little or no hair?
A: Yes, hair can be collected from several locations on the head and combined to obtain the required amount of hair. In addition, body hair can be used as an alternative to head hair. (3)

Q: Does body hair give the same type of results as head hair?
A: Yes, body hair can be used to test for the five standard drugs. Body hair growth rates are considerably more variable and slower than head hair. Most body hair is genetically controlled and replaced within one year. Therefore, it is difficult to accurately represent the time period of a standard screen with body hair. (3)

Q: How does the Testing Lab establish its cut-off levels?
A: Cut-off levels are established by the minimum detection levels for GC/MS confirmation. (3)

Q: What is the cut off level for cannabis in a hair test? (? pg/mL)
A: CARBOXY THC 1 pg/mg. (.001 ng/mL) (4)

Q: How many hits are required to get 1 pg/mL of Carboxy THC into your system?
A: "You need to smoke atleast 3 times over the tested time period for there to be enough THC to test positive." - Mustangabd (I found this in the "question about time period" thread? Is this really accurate.)

Q: So Mustangabd says three times over the time period. What if you have half inch hair, is it only one time then? 1 inch hair only two times then? 90 Days 1.5 inch hair meaning three times?
A: ?

Q: So if you have only smoked once in the last 90 Days, should you keep your hair long to dilute the sample?
A: ?

Q: How does alcohol affect THC? This is mainly for all the college students who drink a lot. Will drinking a lot of beer help you cleen your system out. Your taking a piss every 10 minutes, and drinking plenty of water if you want to avoid a hang over. On the other hand will drinking a lot of beer cause THC to be stored in the fat cells you gain from drinking beer (i.e. beer gut).
A: ?

[b]Q: Will using a shampoo or lotion with ingredients such as Hempseed Oil a(Cannabis Sativa) or similar cause a hair test to be positive.
A: ?

Q: How long does it take a lab to test a sample?
A: "4-5 business days" - mamasita
A: "Lab turnaround time is about 5 days - don't know if they count weekends or not." -RSXDSM


Test Cost
Hair Test: $150-$300
Urinalysis: ~$65
(Are these current prices?)

Hair Growth Information
Per Day: 0.44 mm, 0.0173228 inches
10 Days: 4.4 mm, 0.173228 inches
20 Days: 8.8 mm, 0.346457 Inches
30 Days: 13.2 mm, 0.519685 Inches
40 Days: 17.6 mm, 0.692913 Inches
50 Days: 22.0 mm, 0.866142 Inches
60 Days: 26.4 mm, 1.03937 Inches
How quickly does hair grow?

“On the eyebrows, the growing phase is only about 10 weeks, so eyebrow hairs never grow very long. Pubic and armpit hair growth rates are roughly similar, while leg hairs grow more slowly and are shorter.” So these types of hairs are replaced about every 10 weeks? Health News
"Armpit hair grows at about .3mm per day." -trapt
“A healthy scalp hair grows an average of half an inch or one centimeter per month.” Health News

Sassoon Clippers – Comb Cutting Attachments
#1: 3 mm, 0.125 inches
#2: 6 mm, 0.250 inches
#3: 9 mm, 0.375 inches
#4: 12 mm, 0.500 inches
#5: 16 mm, 0.625 inches
#6: 20 mm, 0.750 inches
#7: 25 mm, 1.000 inches
Inch - Metric Conversion


Shampoo Information

[edit]teufelfisch: Propylene glycol is the primary chemical in detox shampoos that removes carboxy-THC from hair.

There was some misinformation in the original version of this FAQ. EDTA will not help you pass a drug test. It removes metal ions from hair, and has little or no effect on lipophilic organic molecules like cannabinoids.[/edit]

Shampoos

Nexxus - Aloe Rid (Since so many people swear by this stuff I thought I would put the complete ingredient list down. Only one EDTA is present.) List: Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Avocado (Persea Gratissima) Oil, Soybean (Glycine Soja) Sterol, Ceramide 3, Wheat Flour (Triticum Vulgare) Lipids, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polysorbate 60, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Thiosulfate, Sodium PCA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090).

Aloe Rid Treatment (Nexxus.com says "Used with Aloe Rid Treatment to eliminate “chlorine green” and other pool or spa chemicals. Combats swimmer’s hair and chemical build-up.") List: Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Tetrasodium EDTA, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090).


Shampoo Note: Important Read!
"For every story of someone using a "home remedy" or so-called detox product and passing, there’s another story of someone else doing basically the same thing and failing. The truth is, it’s all a big crap shoot for people who have been regular users. The only guaranteed way to pass a hair is ABSTINENCE and TIME. Quit for about 90 days prior to being tested, and get 1 reasonably short hair cut PER MONTH to get rid of all the evidence." -RSXDSM “I think the consensus seems to be that “Detox Miracle Products" don’t work. Most people use the MacCuj0 method or a variation because it is cheep and has given good results to many people. Although not working for everyone. Using Nexxus Aloe Rid or Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three is an everyday treatment that relatively inexpensive and seems to aid in cleansing your hair of toxins. You have to wash your hair anyway so why not use one of the two or both. That is just my 2 cents.” –Positive4

Detox Shampoo Treatment
"I would also recomend Root Clean by Detoxify.. I personally know three pople who have passed a hair test with no other preperation." -UNLVmike
"I used Root Clean and failed." - hairtesthater
Clear Choice shampoo. I took the test and failed! - karmagirl010
"Q Clean Hair Detox, Failed" - ricky_williams9



Most of this information was found at Erowid. On two pages:
1 - Drug Testing FAQ
2 - Drug Testing Basics
Most of the FAQ stuff came from 3 - SACS Consulting
4 - Cutt Off Levels


Can anyone reading just make sure everything is accurate. Thanks


Other Drug Hair Test Information
Drug Test Cutoff Levels for the (GC/MS) Hair Follicle Test
Drug: picoograms per Milliliter (pg/ml)
Marijuana metabolite*: 1 pg/ml
Cocaine metabolite**: 300 pg/ml
Opiates: 500 pg/ml
Phencyclidine (PCP): 300 pg/ml
Amphetamines / Methamphetamine***: 300 pg/ml
MDMA (Ecstasy): 300 pg/ml

* Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid
** Benzoylecgonine
*** Specimen must also contain d-amphetamine at a concentration > 100 ng/ml

melanotaenia

Just to have a handy help/aid for those who are faced with certain non traditional drug testing methods. Here are your windows

Blood: 1-48 hours, 72 hours max for chronic use

Saliva 1-24 hours, 48 hours max for chronic use

Hair: 90 days or more for chronic use

As of late, I have been unable to find/develop any methodologies to circumvent the blood and saliva tests; however, with such a small positive window, I feel it should be easy to quit for a day or two to pass a simple drug screen

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Teufelfisch, I thought this thread might be the place to ask this. The above is from another thread and is a partial quote of one of your posts.

I was using a product called "UDDERLY SMOOTH" Udder Cream. I use it on my very dry heels and elbows. Works wonders for that purpose. It also works very well on cows udders during calving and milking as well; which is what it is made for. (I live in agriculture country). My point is, the product contains only 4 ingredients (listed as printed on the package):
Allantoin, Dimethicone, Lanolin Oil and Propylene Glycol in an Emmollient Base.

I don't know if that would work for a pre-test treatment for hair testing or not. It has got to be easier on your hair and scalp that the stripping effects of the super shampoos. Sort of like an oil treatment for the scalp and hair. It does contain the Propylene Glycol that is needed, I just don't know if it contains enough quantity to do any good.

Just a little FYI for ya. Have a good one!

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teufelfisch

Hmm, sorry I didn't see this earlier. I suspect that there wouldn't be enough propylene glycol in it to act as a detox method but it would be interesting to find out!!!!

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