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Does Methamphetamine Show Up In Hair Drug Test?
Question: I took 6 hits off a meth pipe will it show up in a hair test
Brief Answer:
Yes,it can show up in a hair test up to 90 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Meth is methamphetamine which is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.In chronic use it can cause serious side effects for your health.As a doctor it is my job to tell you must stop smoking meth (or other illegal drugs).
To answer you question :Yes,it will show up in tests done to detect the use of illegal drugs because since you have smoked meth,the drug entered in your system and it takes some time to clear up.
The duration can depend on the frequency, duration and severity of the drug use but usually it can be detected in urine up to 6 days after inhalation,in blood up to 3 days.
Methamphetamine can also be detected with a hair follicle drug test for up to 90 days.
So if it has been less then 90 days since you have smoked meth ,the hair test may result positive.
Hope it was of help.
Please let me know if you have additional questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena Murati
Yes,it can show up in a hair test up to 90 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
Meth is methamphetamine which is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.In chronic use it can cause serious side effects for your health.As a doctor it is my job to tell you must stop smoking meth (or other illegal drugs).
To answer you question :Yes,it will show up in tests done to detect the use of illegal drugs because since you have smoked meth,the drug entered in your system and it takes some time to clear up.
The duration can depend on the frequency, duration and severity of the drug use but usually it can be detected in urine up to 6 days after inhalation,in blood up to 3 days.
Methamphetamine can also be detected with a hair follicle drug test for up to 90 days.
So if it has been less then 90 days since you have smoked meth ,the hair test may result positive.
Hope it was of help.
Please let me know if you have additional questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena Murati
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