Hair Analysis

What Affects the Test

Factors that can interfere with your test and the accuracy of the results include:

• The area of the body from which the hair sample was taken.
• Your age.
• Your hair colour.
• Your race.
• The rate of your hair growth.
• Your use of hair products, such as hair colours and sprays.
• External environmental factors, such as where you live and work.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: August 28, 2006
Medical Review:	Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology
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