If you’re unable to visit our clinic for hair drug testing, we can mail a collection kit to a nominated third party, such as a registered health or legal practitioner. This includes GPs or registered nurses ensuring the chain of evidence is maintained and proper identification is confirmed. We do not send kits to home addresses or unlicensed parties.
This procedure safeguards against the collection of hair samples without legal consent, protecting individuals’ legal rights. It’s crucial that your chosen collector is a professional at “arm’s length,” meaning they can’t be a friend, acquaintance, or relative, even if registered. This is vital for legal validity, as tests under compromised conditions often require retesting at extra cost.
Your collector should be a person of reputable professional and social standing, ideally a health practitioner, nurse, lawyer, or police officer. This ensures unbiased adherence to collection protocol, as their professional registration and career are at stake.
In cases with a court order specifying the test’s conduct, it’s imperative to follow those directives precisely.
Ensure your nominated collector is willing to undertake this legal responsibility, understanding that while rare, they might need to testify in legal proceedings. If choosing a GP, ensure a clean testing environment to avoid contamination. The kit includes a disposable paper table mat and plastic gloves for this purpose.
To order your drug hair kit, click here.
The Kit Includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for correct hair sample collection. Click for detailed instructions.
- Guidelines on sealing evidence and documenting the procedure.
- Procedure for sending us the completed test and documentation.
Information Required:
- Kit’s destination: Name, phone, email, and address.
- Collector’s details: Name, phone, email, and address.
- Tested individual’s details: Name, phone, email, and address.
- Payment method: Call our clinic or purchase online.
Documentation and Collection Process:
- Photo ID of the person tested (driver’s license/passport). For minors, the custodial parent’s ID and child’s birth certificate is required.
- Sample collection date, location, and signatures of both collector and donor.
- Seals intact for an unbroken chain of custody.
- Disclosure of medications or hair treatments affecting results.
Post-Collection Process: Upon receiving the sample and payment, it’s sent to our Forensic Toxicology Laboratory. Results are emailed within 5-10 business days. The report details detected drugs and their quantities without further interpretation. The lab’s role is purely for detection purposes, it does not offer expert interpretations of the results.
For positive results needing clarification, our Forensic Toxicologist Dr. Michael Robertson can provide written analysis and/or represent you in court as an expert witness. Additional fees do apply for these services. For more information click here.
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