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Can Marijuana Be Detected In Hair Drug Tests?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2014
Question: I got hired at a car dealership of selling cars, next step is a drug test by hair. I'm concerned if ill pass because I'm not a pot smoker- but took a couple of hits a couple of weeks ago- will it show positive on hair test next week? I also have long hair
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please specify exact weeks and frequency

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

Detection of marijuana in hair tests depends upon frequency of intake, duration between last intake and testing time as well as hair length.

Please revert back to me with above details to get the specific answer.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Can Marijuana Be Detected In Hair Drug Tests?

Brief Answer: Please specify exact weeks and frequency Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us. Detection of marijuana in hair tests depends upon frequency of intake, duration between last intake and testing time as well as hair length. Please revert back to me with above details to get the specific answer. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.