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What Is The Drug Cut-off Level Of Amphetamines For A Hair Follicle Test?
Question: Would a 790 pg/mg level of amphetamines on a hair follicle test be an appropriate level if someone was prescribed adderall?
Brief Answer:
No level is above cut off.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Thank you for trusting HCM with your question.
Based on the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs, the cutoff point of hair follicle test is 300 pg/ml.
That being said usually if you have a prescription for Adderall and can show the document things will be ok. The idea is Adderall metabolites are similar to some hard illegal hard drugs and a document proves what kind of medication you are legally on can help.
Good luck.
Kind regards,
Dr. Nazzal
No level is above cut off.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Thank you for trusting HCM with your question.
Based on the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs, the cutoff point of hair follicle test is 300 pg/ml.
That being said usually if you have a prescription for Adderall and can show the document things will be ok. The idea is Adderall metabolites are similar to some hard illegal hard drugs and a document proves what kind of medication you are legally on can help.
Good luck.
Kind regards,
Dr. Nazzal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
So, if someone did have a prescription for Adderall would the 790 level be an appropriate level for someone taking it. Or should it higher or lower?
Brief Answer:
it should be lower
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thank you for the follow up.
it should be lower as a cut off it should be around 300 pg/ml.
Kind regards,
Dr. Nazzal
it should be lower
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thank you for the follow up.
it should be lower as a cut off it should be around 300 pg/ml.
Kind regards,
Dr. Nazzal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Brief Answer:
follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Well for the drug to be present in the hair follicle it has to be in high levels in the system, if higher than prescribed dosage was used then it can be called as abuse of medication.
Nevertheless, drug levels can vary for different individuals depending on weight and metabolism, that is why one should remain in contact with his prescribing doctor to adjust levels since such medication can have severe side effects if taken in larger amount than prescribed.
If you have a prescription it should be ok to refer to it, and declare medical usage before being tested.
Kind regards,
Dr. Nazzal
follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Well for the drug to be present in the hair follicle it has to be in high levels in the system, if higher than prescribed dosage was used then it can be called as abuse of medication.
Nevertheless, drug levels can vary for different individuals depending on weight and metabolism, that is why one should remain in contact with his prescribing doctor to adjust levels since such medication can have severe side effects if taken in larger amount than prescribed.
If you have a prescription it should be ok to refer to it, and declare medical usage before being tested.
Kind regards,
Dr. Nazzal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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