Where We Stand
Section: Professional Standards
Policy: Hair Analysis

Hair Analysis

OMA agrees that use of hair analysis tests in the diagnosis of dietary deficiencies is scientifically unfounded and should be discouraged as a customary medical practice in this state, until such time as well-documented clinical research has been thoroughly developed in support of a contrary position. Until conclusive scientific research has been developed to support a valid relationship between hair analysis tests and the diagnoses of dietary deficiencies, patients should not be charged for such tests.

Adopted at the interim House of Delegates, 1975.
Reaffirmed at the annual House of Delegates, 2011.

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