USDTL Fingernail Testing FAQs

Joe Jones, Senior VP of USDTL, fields questions during a Q&A regarding fingernail testing. Tune in to understand more about some of the most frequently asked questions and answers about keratinized matrices and fingernail drug testing.

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0:00 Intro
0:08 Why do nail specimens have a different window of detection?
1:35 If someone cuts their nails down to the quick, how long do you have to wait for them to grow up?
1:55 Are fingernail drug tests admissible in court?
2:10 Do you have to have all 10 nails?
2:32 Do you have any tips to avoid flinging fingernails during collection?
3:05 Is it wrong to remove fingernail polish at the collection site?
3:38 Is there any way to adulterate a fingernail test?

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