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I Smoked 2 Small Bowls Of Marijuana Some Days Ago. What Are The Chances Of Me Passing This Test?

I smoked 2 small bowls of marijuana 53 days ago and 60 days ago each. These were the only time I have smoked int he last 8 months. I just took a hair follicle test today from Psychemedics and have blonde hair. My hair grows pretty fast as well. What are the chances of me passing this test? I also just had a haircut yesterday.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

The usual drug detection period by hair tests is 3 to 4 months. However, with regards to marijuana, research studies have shown inconsistent rates of sensitivity of these hair tests.

The sensitivity is much higher for consistent drug usage, but in your case you have mentioned that you have taken it only twice recently. So, in summary, it is very difficult to predict the chances of passing the test exactly, but from the scenario that you have given, my opinion is that the chances of passing are relatively on the higher side.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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I Smoked 2 Small Bowls Of Marijuana Some Days Ago. What Are The Chances Of Me Passing This Test?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. The usual drug detection period by hair tests is 3 to 4 months. However, with regards to marijuana, research studies have shown inconsistent rates of sensitivity of these hair tests. The sensitivity is much higher for consistent drug usage, but in your case you have mentioned that you have taken it only twice recently. So, in summary, it is very difficult to predict the chances of passing the test exactly, but from the scenario that you have given, my opinion is that the chances of passing are relatively on the higher side. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist