What Test Do I Need?
Deciding On The Type Of Test
Alcohol – Breath
Detection Period – In The Last 12 Hours
Alcohol – Hair
Detection Period – 2 weeks to 9 Months
Within the past 12 hours, alcohol use can be detected through breath analysis using handheld devices, offering instant results. Such testing accurately identifies recent alcohol consumption and assesses whether an individual surpasses legal or predetermined alcohol limits. Please contact us to enquire about pricing.
Alcohol consumption from two weeks to six months can be detected through a hair alcohol test, providing a comprehensive overview of drinking habits over this extended period. This method is commonly employed to assess alcohol abuse and verify periods of abstinence. In cases where a hair test is not feasible, nail clippings can serve as an alternative sample for analysis.
Drug Use – Swab or Urine
Detection Period Swab – 1 Hour up to 72 Hours*
Detection Period Urine – 1 Day up to 30 Days *
Drug Use
7 Days to 12 Months
When a shorter detection period for drug testing is necessary, oral fluid testing is recommended. This method offers the advantage of providing an accurate toxicology profile at the time of the test, ensuring precise and timely results. Please contact us to enquire about pricing. *Detection period differs between drug classes within the windows above.
Hair serves as a historical record of drug use, with detection windows determined by hair length. Drugs typically take around seven days to manifest in the hair shaft. As it grows out from the scalp, each centimeter of hair length represents approximately one month of detection. In cases where a hair test is not feasible, nail clippings can serve as an alternative sample.
