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nonuser06 · 07-22-2006, 05:16 PM

I just got a great new job and I have already taken the hair test. I have more than 90 days clean, I would guess 110 days clean, possibly as high as 142 days clean. I am absolutely sure it has been longer than 90 days. If I dont pass this test I will be devastated. I have never been a chronic user, smoking maybe twice a week sometimes once every few weeks. I have only smoked a handful of times the entire year of 06! My hair is upto 2-1/4 inches in length.
Am I relatively safe, what are my chances of passing?
If I fail will they allow a retest??
I quit a long time ago in anticipation of landing great job but was not expecting a hair test. I won't be smoking again, it's just not worth losing a job over. I am freaking out.

**Sec** · 07-22-2006, 06:23 PM

My thoughts....

If the last time you smoked was more than 90, 110 or 142 days ago, you should be ok for a hair test.

There are no "Do overs" in drug testing. (well maybe in the case of a dilute neg. in the other type of test). How many times should an employer give a person a hair test? Once, twice, until they pass? Who should pay for all these extra tests?

No, the employer will give you one shot. Pass or fail.

1tokeovertheline · 07-22-2006, 06:26 PM

You should pass without any treatment.

nonuser06 · 07-22-2006, 06:34 PM

If the last time was 110 days ago, what are my odds?
I have to wait a week for the results and the stress keeps building. Also doesnt the test go by the length of the hair sample?
Isnt a sample 2-1/4" in length cutting it close??

Thank you for the responses.

**Sec** · 07-22-2006, 06:38 PM

When you did your research before posting a question, did you by chance come across anything mentioning that only the first 1-1/2" of the root end of the hair is actually tested (3 months growth)?

If not, then maybe you shoudl read a bit more.

1tokeovertheline · 07-22-2006, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonuser06

If the last time was 110 days ago, what are my odds?

99.99999999999999999999999999% (Nothing is for sure)

nonuser06 · 07-22-2006, 06:46 PM

No, I didn't see that anywhere and I've read most of the threads here in addition to what I found on google. One site said the rate of growth is 1/64 of an inch every day, and that history can go back 5 years plus if your hair is long enough, but just about every place only tests upto 90 days. Hopefully you see why I was/am stressed.

1tokeover, thanks.

That makes me feel more confident but it will be on my mind until I get an all clear.

nonuser06 · 07-22-2006, 06:48 PM

PS.
The company that did the testing said the sample could go back 3, 6, or 12 months depending on what the employer wanted. THIS IS WHY I AM WORRIED.
Is this just bs????

1tokeovertheline · 07-22-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonuser06

No, I didn't see that anywhere and I've read most of the threads here in addition to what I found on google. One site said the rate of growth is 1/64 of an inch every day, and that history can go back 5 years plus if your hair is long enough, but just about every place only tests upto 90 days. Hopefully you see why I was/am stressed.

1tokeover, thanks.

That makes me feel more confident but it will be on my mind until I get an all clear.

You're welcome.

Hair grows approx. 1/2" a month. The history can go back longer than 5 years, but standards are set for hair test at approx. 90 days 1 1/2" of hair.

nonuser06 · 07-22-2006, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1tokeoverthelin

You're welcome.

Hair grows approx. 1/2" a month. The history can go back longer than 5 years, but standards are set for hair test at approx. 90 days 1 1/2" of hair.

Great.
He must have said that just to make me nervous then. What a jerk.

07-22-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
nonuser06 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Grams: 573.65 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Your thoughts, please I just got a great new job and I have already taken the hair test. I have more than 90 days clean, I would guess 110 days clean, possibly as high as 142 days clean. I am absolutely sure it has been longer than 90 days. If I dont pass this test I will be devastated. I have never been a chronic user, smoking maybe twice a week sometimes once every few weeks. I have only smoked a handful of times the entire year of 06! My hair is upto 2-1/4 inches in length. Am I relatively safe, what are my chances of passing? If I fail will they allow a retest?? I quit a long time ago in anticipation of landing great job but was not expecting a hair test. I won't be smoking again, it's just not worth losing a job over. I am freaking out.

07-22-2006, 06:23 PM	#2
Sec Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,060 Grams: 34,032.38 Groans: 8 Groaned at 18 Times in 18 Posts Thanks: 628 Thanked 1,371 Times in 843 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	My thoughts.... If the last time you smoked was more than 90, 110 or 142 days ago, you should be ok for a hair test. There are no "Do overs" in drug testing. (well maybe in the case of a dilute neg. in the other type of test). How many times should an employer give a person a hair test? Once, twice, until they pass? Who should pay for all these extra tests? No, the employer will give you one shot. Pass or fail. __________________ guidelines. Search

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nonuser06 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Grams: 573.65 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	If the last time was 110 days ago, what are my odds? I have to wait a week for the results and the stress keeps building. Also doesnt the test go by the length of the hair sample? Isnt a sample 2-1/4" in length cutting it close?? Thank you for the responses.

07-22-2006, 06:38 PM	#5
Sec Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,060 Grams: 34,032.38 Groans: 8 Groaned at 18 Times in 18 Posts Thanks: 628 Thanked 1,371 Times in 843 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	When you did your research before posting a question, did you by chance come across anything mentioning that only the first 1-1/2" of the root end of the hair is actually tested (3 months growth)? If not, then maybe you shoudl read a bit more.

07-22-2006, 06:46 PM	#7
nonuser06 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Grams: 573.65 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	No, I didn't see that anywhere and I've read most of the threads here in addition to what I found on google. One site said the rate of growth is 1/64 of an inch every day, and that history can go back 5 years plus if your hair is long enough, but just about every place only tests upto 90 days. Hopefully you see why I was/am stressed. 1tokeover, thanks. That makes me feel more confident but it will be on my mind until I get an all clear.

07-22-2006, 06:48 PM	#8
nonuser06 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Grams: 573.65 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	PS. The company that did the testing said the sample could go back 3, 6, or 12 months depending on what the employer wanted. THIS IS WHY I AM WORRIED. Is this just bs????

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