Lexington, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 2,047 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.1%

Population (male): 978

Population (female): 1,069

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.9%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (28.0%), American (21.1%), Irish (17.0%), English (6.9%), European (3.8%), Dutch (2.6%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $76,545 (it was $46,146 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $35,496 (it was $20,898 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $144,131 (it was $94,400 in 2000) Lexington:$144,131IL:$195,300

Races:
      White alone - 2,007 - 97.4%
      Two or more races - 18 - 0.9%
      Hispanic - 16 - 0.8%
      Black alone - 5 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 5 - 0.2%
      Asian alone - 3 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.1%
      Other race alone - 3 - 0.1%

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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, Lexington, IL

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Lexington, IL 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 Lexington, IL 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 Lexington, IL Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Lexington, IL 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 Lexington, IL 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

VIRGINIA AT FRANKLIN 12.0 miles

VIRGINIA AT FRANKLIN
NORMAL, IL 61761
Categories: NORMAL IL

3024 E EMPIRE ST 13.0 miles

3024 E EMPIRE ST
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704
Categories: BLOOMINGTON IL

1703 CLEARWATER AVE 13.3 miles

1703 CLEARWATER AVE
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704
Categories: BLOOMINGTON IL

385 S ORANGE ST 13.4 miles

385 S ORANGE ST
EL PASO, IL 61738
Categories: EL PASO IL

503 N Prospect Rd, Suite 309 13.8 miles

503 N Prospect Rd, Suite 309
Bloomington, IL 61704
Categories: Bloomington IL

1505 EASTLAND DR STE 1000 14.2 miles

1505 EASTLAND DR STE 1000
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
Categories: BLOOMINGTON IL

2200 E WASHINGTON ST 14.4 miles

2200 E WASHINGTON ST
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
Categories: BLOOMINGTON IL

115 E WALNUT ST 15.9 miles

115 E WALNUT ST
FAIRBURY, IL 61739
Categories: FAIRBURY IL

482 WYLIE DR 16.5 miles

482 WYLIE DR
NORMAL, IL 61761
Categories: NORMAL IL

1001 N MITSUBISHI MTWY 16.6 miles

1001 N MITSUBISHI MTWY
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61705
Categories: BLOOMINGTON IL

2500 W REYNOLDS ST 17.7 miles

2500 W REYNOLDS ST
PONTIAC, IL 61764
Categories: PONTIAC IL

911 S CHESTNUT ST 19.9 miles

911 S CHESTNUT ST
LE ROY, IL 61752
Categories: LE ROY IL

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Lexington, IL and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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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: Lexington, Illinois

Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,060 at the 2010 census. There are two theories regarding the etymology of the city name. One says it was named for the Battle of Lexington, where General Gridley's father fought. and the other that it was named for the home town of James Brown, the town's co-founder.

Lexington was laid out on 4 January 1836 by Asahel Gridley (1810–1881) and James Brown (c. 1802- ?). Gridley was a lawyer and banker from Bloomington who would eventually become the richest man in McLean County; Brown was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and Lexington, Illinois, seems to have been his only attempt at founding a town. Its founding was part of a great real estate boom that swept across the nation. Within a few months of the founding of the town seven other new towns were laid out in McLean County: Concord (now Danvers), Hudson, Le Roy, Livingston, Lytleville, Mt. Hope and Wilksborough. In common with other towns founded during the 1836 boom, and unlike many later towns, Lexington was designed around a central public square with streets running true north-south and east-west. In the case of Lexington, the original town consisted of 36 blocks, each containing six lots. Like most of the towns of the 1836 era the town was built along the line that divided woodland from prairie; the southeast corner of the town was just within the limits of timber. Like most Mackinaw River towns, Lexington was laid out on higher ground some distance from the river itself.

Gridley and Brown first offered lots in the town for sale at a public auction on 30 April 1836 at 10:00 in the morning. They began their printed advertisement for the sale by telling readers that the town was on the main road from Springfield, via Bloomington, to Chicago and that their new town was a mile from the Mackinaw River. They wrote that Lexington "is located on the margin of a fine rolling prairie, near a large and inexhaustible body of the best timber the country affords, sufficient to justify the immense settlement already being made." They told potential buyers that there were two saw mills and a fulling mill nearby. Moreover, they added, building had already begun. For those with good security, one twelve months credit was available.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 2,047 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.1%

Population (male): 978

Population (female): 1,069

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.9%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (28.0%), American (21.1%), Irish (17.0%), English (6.9%), European (3.8%), Dutch (2.6%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $76,545 (it was $46,146 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $35,496 (it was $20,898 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $144,131 (it was $94,400 in 2000) Lexington:$144,131IL:$195,300

Races:
      White alone - 2,007 - 97.4%
      Two or more races - 18 - 0.9%
      Hispanic - 16 - 0.8%
      Black alone - 5 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 5 - 0.2%
      Asian alone - 3 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.1%
      Other race alone - 3 - 0.1%

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