Woman has part of her head shaved after taking an exam to obtain a driver's license, in Paraíba A woman reported on social media an alleged problem that occurred while carrying out a mandatory toxicological test to issue a National Driving License (CNH), in a clinical analysis laboratory in Sapé, in the Zona da Mata of Paraíba. The case happened on Saturday (11). The complaint was published by the woman herself, who reported the situation in a video on social media. See video of the complaint above. ? Click here to follow the g1 PB channel on WhatsApp Since May this year, candidates for their first license have also been required to present a negative result in a toxicological test, as determined by the National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran). In a video published on social media, Ana Karolina reported that she had problems while carrying out the exam in a clinical analysis laboratory in Sapé. According to her, the material collection procedure had been carried out inappropriately, with the removal of two large strands of hair, one in the central part of the head and the other on the side. The candidate stated that the situation caused pain and affected her self-esteem. De acordo com o relato, a coleta deveria ter sido feita apenas uma vez, mas precisou ser repetida após a profissional responsável informar que um dos envelopes usados para armazenar a amostra havia sido rasgado. "She took my hair out twice, where she was supposed to take it out only once, and in smaller quantities. She even wanted to remove a third strand, claiming that it wouldn't be worth it", said the woman in the video. Ana Karolina said that she questioned the need for a new hair removal and suggested that only the damaged envelope be replaced. According to her, after insisting, the professional informed her that the sample could be sent even with the small tear in the material used for packaging. After arriving home, the candidate stated that she noticed the size of the area removed during the procedure and classified the collection as unnecessary. In the video published on social media, she also reported having felt pain during the exam, which, according to her, was recorded on video. According to Ana Karolina's report, at the end of the procedure, the professional advised her to keep her hair tied up to hide the area affected by the collection. Laboratory admits failure in procedure The woman's head was shaved twice during the procedure Reproduction/Instagram After the repercussion of the case, the laboratory responsible for the collection published a note on social media stating that it carried out an internal investigation and identified a flaw in the procedure. In the statement, the company stated that the situation does not represent the values ??adopted by the laboratory and apologized for what happened. “After an internal investigation, we identified that there was a failure in the procedure, a situation that does not reflect the values ??of care, respect and welcoming that are part of our history", says an excerpt from the note. The laboratory also reported that it contacted the patient to offer assistance after the incident. Ana Karolina, however, contested the information and stated that she did not receive support from the company. According to her, on Monday morning (13), she returned to the laboratory to look for documents that had remained at the scene and informed that she would register a Police Report (O.B.) about the case. g1 tried to contact the laboratory to obtain an updated position on the patient's allegations, but, until the publication of this report, had not received a response. Toxicological test is now required for first license Toxicological test is now mandatory for new drivers The requirement, which was previously applied mainly to categories C, D and E, now also applies to candidates for categories A, B and AB, as a way of proving that the future driver does not use psychoactive substances. According to Senatran, the measure seeks to ensure that all new drivers registered in the National Registry of Qualified Drivers (Renach) present a negative test result before issuing the driver's license. The obligation, however, does not apply to candidates who had already registered with Renach before the date established by the body. How the toxicological test works Woman registered the samples collected on the day of the test Reproduction/Instagram The toxicological test required for issuing the National Driving License (CNH) must be carried out exclusively in laboratories accredited by the National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran) or at collection points linked to these establishments. Collection cannot be made in places without accreditation, such as homes, businesses or mobile units. In most cases, the material used is a small strand of hair, taken close to the root. When there is not enough hair, body hair and, in specific situations, nails can be used. The procedure involves the collection of two samples: one intended for laboratory analysis and the other stored for possible counter-testing, which can be requested by the candidate if they wish to contest the result of the exam. After collection, the laboratory has up to 15 days to issue the report and register the result in the National Register of Qualified Drivers (Renach). The test is valid for 90 days and allows the consumption of psychoactive substances to be identified in a period of approximately three months prior to collection. The laboratories that carry out the exam must follow technical standards established by Senatran and are subject to inspection by traffic authorities, and may suffer penalties in case of non-compliance with the rules. What can be detected in the exam? This method makes it possible to identify the consumption of psychoactive substances over approximately 90 days or more, and is considered one of the most far-reaching tests to detect retrospective drug use. Among the substances that can be identified are marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, ecstasy, LSD, heroin and morphine, among others. The exam can also be used in admission processes, judicial investigations, monitoring treatments for chemical dependency and in cases of suspected intoxication or overdose. Most watched videos on g1 Paraíba