Petersburg, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 31,750 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: -5.9%

Population (male): 14,591

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $890.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Petersburg: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (20.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.5% for Black residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.5% for American Indian residents, 9.2% for other race residents, 24.5% for two or more races residents)

Elevation:

Zip Codes: 23805

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $44,216 (it was $28,851 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $24,970 (it was $15,989 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $156,722 (it was $68,100 in 2000) Petersburg:$156,722VA:$273,400

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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, Petersburg, VA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Petersburg, VA 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 Petersburg, VA 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 Petersburg, VA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Petersburg, VA 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 Petersburg, VA 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

801 S ADAMS ST 0.7 miles

801 S ADAMS ST
PETERSBURG, VA 23803
Categories: PETERSBURG VA

436 CLAREMONT CT STE 109 1.6 miles

436 CLAREMONT CT STE 109
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
Categories: COLONIAL HEIGHTS VA

300A TEMPLE LAKE DR STE 4 1.9 miles

300A TEMPLE LAKE DR STE 4
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
Categories: COLONIAL HEIGHTS VA

1436 CLAIRMONT COURT 2.7 miles

1436 CLAIRMONT COURT
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
Categories: COLONIAL HEIGHTS VA

34 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, STE B 3.6 miles

34 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, STE B
PETERSBURG, VA 23805
Categories: PETERSBURG VA

34-D MEDICAL PARK BLVD 3.6 miles

34-D MEDICAL PARK BLVD
PETERSBURG, VA 23805
Categories: PETERSBURG VA

200 Medical Park Blvd 3.8 miles

200 Medical Park Blvd
PETERSBURG, VA 23805
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1111 HERCULES RD 7.8 miles

1111 HERCULES RD
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
Categories: HOPEWELL VA

411 W RANDOLPH RD 8.2 miles

411 W RANDOLPH RD
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
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12901 BRIGGS RD 8.4 miles

12901 BRIGGS RD
CHESTER, VA 23831
Categories: CHESTER VA

600 RIVERSIDE AVE 8.6 miles

600 RIVERSIDE AVE
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
Categories: HOPEWELL VA

4525 LEE ST 9.2 miles

4525 LEE ST
CHESTER, VA 23831
Categories: CHESTER VA

9211 BURGE AVE 12.1 miles

9211 BURGE AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23237
Categories: RICHMOND VA

5935 HOPKINS RD 1st Floor 15.0 miles

5935 HOPKINS RD 1st Floor
RICHMOND, VA 23234
Categories: RICHMOND VA

8206 HILLCREEK DR 16.7 miles

8206 HILLCREEK DR
MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23112
Categories: MIDLOTHIAN VA

12619 BUFFALO NICKEL DR 17.2 miles

12619 BUFFALO NICKEL DR
MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23112
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6002 S LABURNUM AVE 18.7 miles

6002 S LABURNUM AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23231
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2841 CHARLES CITY RD 19.1 miles

2841 CHARLES CITY RD
RICHMOND, VA 23231
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Onsite Only 20.2 miles

Onsite Only
Midlothian, VA 23112
Categories: Midlothian VA

4835 S LABURNUM AVE 20.4 miles

4835 S LABURNUM AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23231
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7311 BOULDER VIEW LN 21.0 miles

7311 BOULDER VIEW LN
RICHMOND, VA 23225
Categories: RICHMOND VA

7153 JAHNKE RD 21.1 miles

7153 JAHNKE RD
RICHMOND, VA 23225
Categories: RICHMOND VA

7933 JAHNKE RD 21.5 miles

7933 JAHNKE RD
RICHMOND, VA 23235
Categories: RICHMOND VA

701 SOUTHLAKE BLVD STE D 21.7 miles

701 SOUTHLAKE BLVD STE D
RICHMOND, VA 23236
Categories: RICHMOND VA

1421 GREEN PASTURE RD 22.0 miles

1421 GREEN PASTURE RD
SANDSTON, VA 23150
Categories: SANDSTON VA

1457 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR 22.4 miles

1457 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235
Categories: NORTH CHESTERFIELD VA

8031 BURRUNDIE DR 22.5 miles

8031 BURRUNDIE DR
RICHMOND, VA 23225
Categories: RICHMOND VA

2621 GROVE AVE 22.9 miles

2621 GROVE AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23220
Categories: RICHMOND VA

1807 Huguenot Road, suite 122 23.1 miles

1807 Huguenot Road, suite 122
Midlothian, VA 23113
Categories: Midlothian VA

14718 CHARTERS BLUFF TRL 23.7 miles

14718 CHARTERS BLUFF TRL
MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23114
Categories: MIDLOTHIAN VA

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Petersburg, VA 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: Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,420. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines Petersburg (along with the city of Colonial Heights) with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes. It is located on the Appomattox River (a tributary of the longer larger James River flowing east to meet the southern mouth of the Chesapeake Bay at the Hampton Roads harbor and the Atlantic Ocean). The city is just 21 miles (34 km) south of the historic commonwealth (state) capital city of Richmond. The city's unique industrial past and its location as a transportation hub combined to create wealth for Virginia and the Middle Atlantic and Upper South regions of the nation.

Early in the colonial era of the 18th century, Petersburg was the final destination on the Upper Appomattox Canal Navigation System because of its location on the Appomattox River with its connection to the James River to the east at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line (the head of navigation of rivers on the U.S. East Coast) and the tying in with the James River shipping traffic was a strategic place for transportation and commercial activities. It connected commerce as far inland as Farmville, Virginia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge and the Appalachian Mountains chain, to shipping further east into the Chesapeake Bay and North Atlantic Ocean. For similar reasons, 17th century era Fort Henry was built at the order of the Virginia House of Burgesses at Petersburg in 1645 to protect the river traffic.

As railroads were being constructed and extended in the state in the 1830s and 1840s, Petersburg was developed as a major transfer point for both north-south and east-west competitors. The Petersburg Railroad, authorized in 1830, three years after the first American railway, the B.& O. in Baltimore, by the state legislstures of both Virginia and North Carolina to the south, which opened in 1833. It was another one of the earliest predecessors of the modern-day CSX Transportation system. Several of the earliest predecessors of the area's other major Class 1 railroad, the Norfolk Southern, also met at Petersburg. Access to railroads stimulated industry in the city, which was already established because of the water power available at the fall line, as the river plunged from the Piedmont level to lower tidewater lands.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 31,750 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: -5.9%

Population (male): 14,591

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $890.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Petersburg: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (20.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.5% for Black residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.5% for American Indian residents, 9.2% for other race residents, 24.5% for two or more races residents)

Elevation:

Zip Codes: 23805

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $44,216 (it was $28,851 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $24,970 (it was $15,989 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $156,722 (it was $68,100 in 2000) Petersburg:$156,722VA:$273,400

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