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More About the Types of Drug Tests We Offer

Written by Megan on February 21, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: I have decided to expand my home business and hire a couple of employees. I’m concerned about drug screening. I don’t want to hire anyone who has a drug problem. However, I’m not sure if I can afford to have my potential employees screened for drugs. Can you assist me with screening prospective employees for illegal drugs?

A: Yes, we can help you screen your potential employees for drugs. We offer several drug screens, including the traditional urine analysis, as well as hair follicle screening. If cost is a factor, you may want to choose the urine analysis, simply because it is the more affordable option of the two. However, it is important to note that the urine analysis does not have the same window of detection as the hair follicle test. We do offer volume-based pricing for businesses, so most likely you won’t have to pay full price for the drug screens.

The best thing you can do is contact us and speak with one of our representatives. He or she will discuss the drug testing options with you and help you decide which one is best for your business.

Posted in Drug Testing, Hair Follicle Drug Test, Urine Drug Testing | Tagged urine drug tests

Help with Drug Screening Potential Employees

Written by Megan on February 19, 2013 — Leave a Comment

The best thing you can do is contact us and speak with one of our representatives. He or she will discuss the drug testing options with you and help you decide which one is best for your business.

Posted in Drug Testing, Hair Follicle Drug Test, Urine Drug Testing | Tagged drug screening

Why Hair Follicle Drug Tests?

Written by Megan on February 14, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: My employer announced that he is going to start random drug testing the employees. I have no problem with this – I am not a drug user. However, my concern is that my employer will not be utilizing a standard urine drug test. Instead, he said he is going to use hair follicle drug tests. I’ve never taken this type of test before. Can you please tell me what to expect?

A: Hair follicle testing is a simple process in most cases. While this type of testing is not normally chosen by employers, simply because it carries a higher price tag, it can provide a reliable indicator of drug use. Hair follicle drug tests have a larger timeframe in which they can detect drugs. In other words, where a urine screening might only be able to detect drugs for up to 30 days, a hair follicle screening can detect drugs, in some cases, for up to 90 days.

The only thing you should expect is a quick, hassle-free process. When you go to the lab for your hair follicle drug test, the technician will remove approximately 100 hairs from your head. There will be no noticeable bald spot or any significant pain with the process. Your results should be ready in approximately 3-5 business days.

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Our Pre-Employment Drug Test Process

Written by Megan on February 12, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: I will be taking my first pre employment drug test next week. I’m new to the workforce, and have never experienced the drug testing process. Can you tell me what to expect when I go to your testing facility for the drug test?

B. Monroe

Birmingham, Alabama

A: The drug testing process is usually extremely simple. Upon your arrival, you will fill out any necessary paperwork and provide a photo ID. The technician will then take you to a private room to provide the specimen. You will have to submit a urine sample for a urine drug test or a hair sample for a hair follicle test. The type of sample you must submit depends on the type of testing your potential employer has selected. The collection may or may not be observed – once again this depends on your employer’s preferences. If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact our office.

Posted in Drug Testing, Hair Follicle Drug Test, Urine Drug Testing | Tagged pre-employment drug test

Learning about the Symptoms of Gonorrhea

Written by Megan on February 7, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: I’d like to know more about gonorrhea symptoms. I’ve been having some discharge and burning. I’m not sure if it’s gonorrhea or another STD. I did have unprotected sex recently with someone who I’m not too familiar with.

Name Withheld

Buffalo, NY

A: If you are experiencing symptoms, the best thing to do is seek testing. Discharge and burning are symptoms of a bacterial infection, which most likely is either Gonorrhea or Chlamydia. Fortunately, these STIs can easily be treated in most cases. However, it is necessary that you test positive before you can attain the treatment. It is important to not go without treatment for too long, or you could cause irreversible damage to your reproductive system.

Some of the typical symptoms include:

Burning during urination, vaginal discharge and in-between period bleeding

Burning during urination, discharge from penis and swollen, tender testicles

Rectal symptoms, such as itching, bleeding and discharge; pain may or may not be present

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Drug Testing with About My Health

Written by Megan on February 5, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: A potential employer has informed me that I must submit to a drug test before being hired. I’ve never taken a drug test and I would like to know more about what I can expect. Thank you.

Name Withheld

Kansas City, Kansas

A: The drug screening process is extremely simple in most cases. More than likely, your employer has opted for a urine analysis. This involves nothing more than you having to provide a urine sample for a collection site technician. In the event that your employer selected a hair follicle test, you will have to submit a hair sample. The technician generally removes around 100 hairs from your head. You will not be left with a bald spot, and the procedure should not be painful. Drug testing results are usually available in just a matter of days.

Posted in Drug Testing, Hair Follicle Drug Test, Urine Drug Testing | Tagged Drug Testing

Worried about Testing for Chlamydia

Written by Megan on January 31, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: My sister thinks that she might have chlamydia. I have no experience with chlamydia, or any other STD, so I’m not sure what to tell her. I think that she needs to be tested, but she is worried that her friends and the rest of our family might find out. Could you please tell me more about the signs of chlamydia, as well as her testing options?

Name Withheld

San Antonio, Texas

A: Encouraging your sister to be tested for chlamydia is the right thing to do. You need to remind her that chlamydia does not always exhibit symptoms. About 50% of men and 75% of women never show any signs or symptoms of having this particular STD. In the event that symptoms are exhibited, she can expect abnormal discharge, burning during urination, lower abdominal and back pain, and even painful intercourse. Keep in mind that she may not experience all of the symptoms listed.

The best thing she can do is to seek testing. Testing can be sought in various ways, including through her primary physician or the local health department. It’s understandable that a lot of people don’t feel comfortable talking to their personal doctor about STDs, and a lot of people don’t want to visit their local STD clinic. We offer private, discreet testing at any of our testing facilities. All she needs to do is contact us and attain a registration number for the collection. No one will know that she is being tested for an STD, as we take every precaution to protect her privacy. If the test returns a positive result, we can also help her attain the medication to treat it.

Posted in Chlamydia | Tagged Signs of Chlamydia

Not Exhibiting any Chlamydia Symptoms

Written by Megan on January 29, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: Could you please tell me about the specific symptoms of chlamydia? My girlfriend has been diagnosed with chlamydia. I haven’t been experiencing any symptoms, so I don’t think I have it. However, I just want to know what symptoms to look for in the future.

Name Withheld

Salina, KS

A: Symptoms can present themselves in many ways; however, it is important to know that not everyone experiences chlamydia symptoms. This means that you could feasibly have this STD and not even know it. If your girlfriend has chlamydia, regardless of whether you exhibit symptoms, you need to be tested. Chlamydia can easily be treated with medication, so there is nothing to fear. However, left untreated, it can lead to other problems, including infertility.

With that said, if symptoms do occur they can include:

Burning during urination
Discharge from the penis
Itching around the penis opening
Lower back and abdominal pain
Rectal pain, bleeding and/or discharge

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Scared to Get an HIV Test

Written by Megan on January 24, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: I just found out that my boyfriend cheated on me with someone who has HIV. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend several times before finding this out. I’m really scared that I might have HIV. I know I need an HIV test – but I’m scared. Please tell me what to expect.

Name Withheld

Boston, MA

A: It is important that you seek testing, but it is also important to maintain your composure.

An exposure to HIV does not always constitute successful transmission. In fact, HIV is more difficult to contract than a lot of people tend to think. There is a good chance that your boyfriend did not acquire the virus, even though he was exposed. There is also a very good chance that you do not have HIV.

You’re right – you do need an HIV test. Testing can be sought out in various ways, including through your own physician or through the local health department. Our testing process is private and discreet. Simply contact us to schedule testing at a convenient location, submit a blood sample, and receive results. You may even be able to get collected on the same day you call.

The collection itself is an easy process. The technician will take a blood sample. It is no different than any other blood draws you have had in the past. You can have your results back as early as the next day. We will discuss any questions or concerns you have about your test or the results. We want to make sure you get the answers you are looking for.

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Is a Hair Follicle Test the Best Choice?

Written by Megan on January 22, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Q: I am an employer of five construction workers. We are a small business, but I feel like I need to test my workers for drugs. I have heard that a hair follicle test is the best choice. Is this true and, if so, why?

Name Withheld

San Diego, CA

A: Depending on your exact concerns, a hair follicle drug test may be the best choice for your company. Urine drug screening is definitely the more traditional form of testing; however, the window of detection is fairly limited. It is designed to detect recent usage of a particular substance. Generally a urine screen can detect usage within the past couple days to weeks.

Hair follicle testing is a bit more expensive than urine screening, but the window of detection is much longer. It is designed to detect a history of ongoing drug use. For instance, if someone has a history of smoking marijuana, but quit using the month before their urine drug screen, they would more than likely pass the test. However, a hair test would almost certainly detect the drug use.

We can provide more information about this type of drug screening, as well as other solutions for detecting drug use. If you contact our office one of our representatives will be happy to discuss your exact concerns and help you decide which test is best for you.

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