Is the laboratory certified by a forensic program?
Although there are no forensic programs that certify hair specifically, it is critical that you know that your laboratory has the forensic methods, procedures and personnel in place to proprely handle workplace drug testing. The certifications you are looking for would be either SAMHSA or CAP-FUDT. These are the only two external forensic certifications available specifically for Toxicology laboratories that require routine inspections and proficiency testing designed for drug testing.
