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Hair Testing More Reliable for Detecting Illegal Drug Use, HHS Panel Told

Mar 31, 2026 | Pre-employment Drug Testing

A recent Drug Testing Advisory Board meeting highlighted evidence suggesting hair drug testing may be more reliable
than urine testing for detecting illegal drug use, especially in trucking. Presenters noted hair tests offer a longer
detection window, are harder to adulterate, and have consistently identified more drug users than urine screens in
industry data. Although hair testing isn’t yet federally approved to replace urine testing, support is growing for its
inclusion.

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