Carencro, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 8,973 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Poverty (breakdown): (10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.5% for Black residents, 11.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: French (24.6%), American (9.2%), French Canadian (5.4%), German (2.2%), Cajun (1.9%), English (1.5%).

Land Area: 6.08 square miles.

Zip Codes: 70507, 70520

Races:
      White alone - 4,391 - 50.7%
      Black alone - 3,828 - 44.2%
      Hispanic - 237 - 2.7%
      Two or more races - 126 - 1.5%
      Asian alone - 29 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 29 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 18 - 0.2%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Carencro, LA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Carencro, LA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Carencro, LA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Carencro, LA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Carencro, LA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Carencro, LA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

213 FOUR PARK RD 1.7 miles

213 FOUR PARK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
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2916 N UNIVERSITY AVE BLDG B 2.5 miles

2916 N UNIVERSITY AVE BLDG B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70507
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

1800 NE EVANGELINE TRWY STE H 6 6.3 miles

1800 NE EVANGELINE TRWY STE H 6
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

520 W PINHOOK RD 8.1 miles

520 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Categories: LAFAYETTE LA

427 HEYMANN BLVD 8.1 miles

427 HEYMANN BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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335 DOUCET RD STE A 8.1 miles

335 DOUCET RD STE A
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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105 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 3 8.4 miles

105 INDEPENDENCE BLVD STE 3
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 8.4 miles

2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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4414 JOHNSTON ST STE D 8.5 miles

4414 JOHNSTON ST STE D
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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217 LA RUE FRANCE 8.7 miles

217 LA RUE FRANCE
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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207 WESTMARK BLVD 9.3 miles

207 WESTMARK BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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3251 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 9.4 miles

3251 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
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2205 W PINHOOK RD STE 102 9.4 miles

2205 W PINHOOK RD STE 102
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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1025 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100 9.7 miles

1025 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD 9.8 miles

210 CHAMPAGNE BLVD
BREAUX BRIDGE, LA 70517
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2501 W PINHOOK RD 9.8 miles

2501 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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106 HERITAGE 9.9 miles

106 HERITAGE
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
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3305 W PINHOOK RD 10.9 miles

3305 W PINHOOK RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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810 S BROADWAY ST 11.0 miles

810 S BROADWAY ST
CHURCH POINT, LA 70525
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3431 W PINHOOK RD STE B 11.2 miles

3431 W PINHOOK RD STE B
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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825 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100 BRANDYWINE 1 11.3 miles

825 KALISTE SALOOM RD STE 100 BRANDYWINE 1
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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151 SOUTHPARK RD 3RD FL 11.3 miles

151 SOUTHPARK RD 3RD FL
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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1211 COOLIDGE BLVD STE 401 11.7 miles

1211 COOLIDGE BLVD STE 401
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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5000 Ambassador Caffery, Building 14 11.8 miles

5000 Ambassador Caffery, Building 14
Lafayette, LA 70508
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4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY C-1 11.8 miles

4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY C-1
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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4016 HIGHWAY 90 E STE 106 12.4 miles

4016 HIGHWAY 90 E STE 106
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
Categories: BROUSSARD LA

210 N MORGAN AVE 12.6 miles

210 N MORGAN AVE
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
Categories: BROUSSARD LA

6011 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY 12.8 miles

6011 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
YOUNGSVILLE, LA 70592
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805 ALBERTSON PKWY STE C 13.4 miles

805 ALBERTSON PKWY STE C
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
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319 E MILTON AVE 14.6 miles

319 E MILTON AVE
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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2810 BONIN RD 14.9 miles

2810 BONIN RD
YOUNGSVILLE, LA 70592
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204 W NORTH ST 15.2 miles

204 W NORTH ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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3983 I-49 SERVICE RD 15.3 miles

3983 I-49 SERVICE RD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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5620 I 49 N SERVICE RD STE 11 15.3 miles

5620 I 49 N SERVICE RD STE 11
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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3921 I 49 S SERVICE RD 15.3 miles

3921 I 49 S SERVICE RD
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
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3660 LORMAND RD 15.4 miles

3660 LORMAND RD
MAURICE, LA 70555
Categories: MAURICE LA

827 N UNION ST 15.5 miles

827 N UNION ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

539 E PRUDHOMME ST 15.8 miles

539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Categories: OPELOUSAS LA

600 N. LEWIS 18.5 miles

600 N. LEWIS
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
Categories: NEW IBERIA LA

406 N MAIN ST 18.8 miles

406 N MAIN ST
ST MARTINVILLE, LA 70582
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1455 WRIGHT AVE 19.8 miles

1455 WRIGHT AVE
CROWLEY, LA 70526
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715 NORTHEASTERN AVE. 20.1 miles

715 NORTHEASTERN AVE.
CROWLEY, LA 70526
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730 N AVENUE K STE 101 20.3 miles

730 N AVENUE K STE 101
CROWLEY, LA 70526
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110 1/2 W 8TH ST 20.7 miles

110 1/2 W 8TH ST
CROWLEY, LA 70526
Categories: CROWLEY LA

1013 EMILE RD 20.8 miles

1013 EMILE RD
SAINT MARTINVILLE, LA 70582
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151 LEON AVE 23.9 miles

151 LEON AVE
EUNICE, LA 70535
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118 N HOSPITAL DR 23.9 miles

118 N HOSPITAL DR
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510
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121 E SAINT VICTOR ST 24.2 miles

121 E SAINT VICTOR ST
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510
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121 TIVOLI ST 24.2 miles

121 TIVOLI ST
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510
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102 E MAPLE AVE 24.8 miles

102 E MAPLE AVE
EUNICE, LA 70535
Categories: EUNICE LA

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Carencro, Louisiana

Carencro (/?kær?nkro?/; historically French: St.-Pierre) is a small city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a suburb of the nearby city of Lafayette. The population was 7,526 at the 2010 census, up from 6,120 in 2000. Its name is derived from the Cajun French word for buzzard: the spot where the community was settled was one where large flocks of buzzards roosted in the bald cypress trees. The name means "carrion crow."

Many senior Carencro natives attest that the town's name originates from before the American Civil War. According to this local legend, Native Americans told Vermilionville settlers that in old times a large number of "carrion crows" (vultures, called carencro in French) had settled around the Vermilion River between Lafayette and Opelousas, Louisiana to feast on a fish die-off.

There is a related theory, consistent with the spelling, that the place is named for the carencro tête rouge, a red-headed buzzard referred to by European explorers as early as 1699, and described in 1774 by Antoine-Simon Le Page du Pratz. Du Pratz described the bird as having black plumage and a head covered with red flesh. He said the Spanish government protected the birds, "for as they do not use the whole carcass of the buffaloes which (the Spaniards) kill, those birds eat what they leave, which otherwise, by rotting on the ground, would ... infect the air."

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 8,973 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Poverty (breakdown): (10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.5% for Black residents, 11.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: French (24.6%), American (9.2%), French Canadian (5.4%), German (2.2%), Cajun (1.9%), English (1.5%).

Land Area: 6.08 square miles.

Zip Codes: 70507, 70520

Races:
      White alone - 4,391 - 50.7%
      Black alone - 3,828 - 44.2%
      Hispanic - 237 - 2.7%
      Two or more races - 126 - 1.5%
      Asian alone - 29 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 29 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 18 - 0.2%

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