hair follicle test...am I doomed?

[trs]

Hey all. I have a hair follicle test coming up and I'm concerned I might not pass it. Basically, I haven't smoked anything for like over 2 years, then last month, either mid-March or end of March, I had about 3 or 4 decent puffs off a buddy's pinch hitter - very small amount but it was enough to get me buzzed. I've been reading a few articles and threads on this, and it seems most information or conversations I've covered tends to be about people who are regular or casual users.

This test is sorta out of the blue, otherwise, no way would I have indulged. Am I in trouble? I got one friend who says I'd be okay and another who is not so sure. Found a link on here that says Aloe Rid could help...thoughts on if it helps or what I could do?

Much appreciated for those who take the time to read this and/or reply. Thanks.

trs Reviewed by trs on 05-09-2007. hair follicle test...am I doomed? Hey all. I have a hair follicle test coming up and I'm concerned I might not pass it. Basically, I haven't smoked anything for like over 2 years, then last month, either mid-March or end of March, I had about 3 or 4 decent puffs off a buddy's pinch hitter - very small amount but it was enough to get me buzzed. I've been reading a few articles and threads on this, and it seems most information or conversations I've covered tends to be about people who are regular or casual users. This test Rating: 5

[skatin_foo15]

shave your head?

[greengrass]

shave your head?

Then they'll take hair from somewhere else on your body. Did you know you had hair on other places besides your head?

Hair testing is something I have very little experience with, but if you could get them to give you a pee test instead, you'd definitely be fine. If you haven't done anything in 2 years save the last month, what is their reasoning behind giving you such an elevated test? Hair test would make me uncomfortable.

[trs]

Then they'll take hair from somewhere else on your body. Did you know you had hair on other places besides your head?

Hair testing is something I have very little experience with, but if you could get them to give you a pee test instead, you'd definitely be fine. If you haven't done anything in 2 years save the last month, what is their reasoning behind giving you such an elevated test? Hair test would make me uncomfortable.

It's a new job. The company is kind of prestigious, too, so they require it for all new employees - even if you're employed thru a recruiting firm, which is the case here.

I am definitely a little uncomfortable with it...to the point where a small part of me hopes they don't make me an offer...which is kinda sad.

[AlbinoRhino421]

if you havent smoked in two years, it should only take like two or three weeks tops to get out of your system. if not, shave your entire body

[mfqr]

if you havent smoked in two years, it should only take like two or three weeks tops to get out of your system. if not, shave your entire body

Well, I believe if they do a hair test on you, they can basically see any drug you've done during your entire life. I could be wrong on this, however. But hair follicle testing is much more thorough and accurate, but it's costly.

Also, shaving can't do much, considering the follicle of your hair is not visible, so shaving will not shave off the follicle. I'm sure it would be much harder to obtain the hair follicle, though.

Edit: I was wrong. They can't see all the drugs you've done during your whole lifetime. Sorry. Hope I didn't scare you, lol.

Hair Follicle Drug Testing FAQ - Hair Testing Facts

"What time period does a standard hair follicle test cover?

A standard hair follicle screen covers a period of approximately 90 days, but is susceptible to time variation depending on the growth rate of your hair. The hair sample is cut as close to the scalp as possible and the most recent 3.9cm (or 1.5 inches) are tested. It is possible to go back even further than 90 days since the time period is limited only by the length of the hair sample, but is standardized to a 90 day history."

[PHATTY LUMPKINS]

Dude you are so screwed. I have had one and you are done. my advice to you, would be to shave every peice of hair off of your whole body. then wish them luck on getting a sample.and also start sending out new Resumes ASAP. Good Luck!

[PHATTY LUMPKINS]

or I heard rogaine in your scalp will fault the test. but dont know how reliable that is. good luck

[mfqr]

Hm, since it's standard that 90 days are covered in the test, you might not make it, since you've only abstained for about 1 month. Though like it says in the link, it's possible to go even further back than 90 days. But a little more than 3 months of abstinence would do it, I suppose. Maybe you should say you have things going on for now, and then in like 3 months or so you should go and reapply, and then when they test you you'll be clean.

[trs]

thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, this is probably a one-time shot with this company.