How does a fingernail drug test work?

Fingernail samples are clipped and collected by the donor in front of a trained collection staff member. A clipping of 2-3 mm long (about the width of a quarter) from all ten fingernails will give about 100 mg of sample, the ideal amount for screening and confirmation. Larger profiles may require more.

What is a toenail drug test?

Similar to body hair drug testing, nail testing can only show a history of drug use. Fingernail samples generally provide use history up to 6 months and toenail samples can provide a use history up to a year.

What are nail folds?

The nail fold is the tissue that encloses the nail matrix at the root of the nail. It attaches the nail to the rest of the skin through the protective cuticle.

How long do drugs stay in your system after being spiked?

The police may ask for a sample of your blood or urine to test, to find out if drugs have been used. It is important you are tested as soon as possible if you think your drink was spiked as most drugs leave your body within 12 – 72 hours.

Are nail drug tests accurate?

Accurate Screening at Affordable Rates. Fingernail or toenail drug testing offers a reliable, non-invasive way to screen for drug use even months after usage has occurred. This method of drug testing offers an ideal way to determine if drugs have been used or abused at any time over the past 6 – 8 months.

What is nail fold inflammation?

Paronychia, commonly known as bacterial nail infection, is inflammation of the region of the finger or toe from which the nail plate originates, which is called the proximal nail fold (PNF). This inflammation may occur in the short term (acute) or may be a long-term problem or one that keeps coming back (chronic).

What to do when you’ve been spiked?

How to help a friend who has been spiked

1. Tell a bar manager, bouncer or member of staff.
2. Stay with them and keep talking to them.
3. Call an ambulance if their condition deteriorates.
4. Don’t let them go home on their own.
5. Don’t let them leave with someone you don’t know or trust.