Aurora, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 200,965 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (male): 101,324

Population (female): 99,641

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,223.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 243 registered sex offenders living in Aurora, Illinois as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Aurora is 811 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the s

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (5.0%), American (2.4%), Italian (2.2%), Irish (2.2%), European (1.8%), Polish (1.6%).

Land Area: 38.5 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $70,367 (it was $54,861 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,717 (it was $22,131 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $177,700 (it was $132,400 in 2000) Aurora:$177,700IL:$195,300

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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)

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Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Aurora, IL

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Aurora, IL and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

151 S LINCOLN AVE 0.6 miles

151 S LINCOLN AVE
AURORA, IL 60505
Categories: AURORA IL

143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 0.6 miles

143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B
AURORA, IL 60505
Categories: AURORA IL

13641 S ROUTE 59 1.4 miles

13641 S ROUTE 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
Categories: Plainfield IL

1870 W GALENA BLVD 2.2 miles

1870 W GALENA BLVD
AURORA, IL 60506
Categories: AURORA IL

1851 DOUGLAS RD 2.8 miles

1851 DOUGLAS RD
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
Categories: MONTGOMERY IL

1955 RANDI DR 3.0 miles

1955 RANDI DR
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 3.5 miles

2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240
Aurora, IL 60504
Categories: Aurora IL

2000 OGDEN AVE 3.6 miles

2000 OGDEN AVE
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 3.6 miles

82 Miller Dr Ste 101,
North Aurora, IL 60542
Categories: North Aurora IL

2635 Church Rd Ste 105 3.7 miles

2635 Church Rd Ste 105
Aurora, IL 60502
Categories: Aurora IL

3052 WEBER DR 4.1 miles

3052 WEBER DR
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

2853 KIRK RD 4.2 miles

2853 KIRK RD
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 4.3 miles

4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

1971 Gowdy Road 6.3 miles

1971 Gowdy Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Categories: Naperville IL

6701 US HIGHWAY 34 6.4 miles

6701 US HIGHWAY 34
OSWEGO, IL 60543
Categories: OSWEGO IL

815 N RANDALL RD 7.1 miles

815 N RANDALL RD
BATAVIA, IL 60510
Categories: BATAVIA IL

725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 7.1 miles

725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D
BATAVIA, IL 60510
Categories: BATAVIA IL

3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 7.1 miles

3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

2500 W FABYAN PKWY 7.2 miles

2500 W FABYAN PKWY
BATAVIA, IL 60510
Categories: BATAVIA IL

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 7.2 miles

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 7.5 miles

2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 8.7 miles

13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Categories: PLAINFIELD IL

640 S Washington St Ste 140, 8.9 miles

640 S Washington St Ste 140,
Naperville, IL 60540
Categories: Naperville IL

1188 E STATE ST STE D 8.9 miles

1188 E STATE ST STE D
GENEVA, IL 60134
Categories: GENEVA IL

801 S WASHINGTON ST 9.0 miles

801 S WASHINGTON ST
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 9.1 miles

2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206
GENEVA, IL 60134
Categories: GENEVA IL

24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 9.2 miles

24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B
Plainfield, IL 60585
Categories: Plainfield IL

1122 W VETERANS PKWY 9.6 miles

1122 W VETERANS PKWY
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
Categories: YORKVILLE IL

1100 W VETERANS PKWY 9.6 miles

1100 W VETERANS PKWY
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
Categories: YORKVILLE IL

24600 W 127TH ST 9.6 miles

24600 W 127TH ST
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Categories: PLAINFIELD IL

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 10.0 miles

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 10.4 miles

1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230
Yorkville, IL 60560
Categories: Yorkville IL

1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 10.4 miles

1220 HOBSON RD STE 220
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

309 WALNUT ST 10.5 miles

309 WALNUT ST
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
Categories: SAINT CHARLES IL

1190 S NAPER BLVD 10.6 miles

1190 S NAPER BLVD
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

726 S WEBER RD 11.0 miles

726 S WEBER RD
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

3310 W Main St, 11.0 miles

3310 W Main St,
St Charles, IL 60175
Categories: St Charles IL

3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 11.0 miles

3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
Categories: SAINT CHARLES IL

525 TYLER RD STE J 11.2 miles

525 TYLER RD STE J
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
Categories: SAINT CHARLES IL

2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 11.4 miles

2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
Categories: SAINT CHARLES IL

1280 WINDHAM PKWY 12.2 miles

1280 WINDHAM PKWY
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
Categories: ROMEOVILLE IL

484 W Boughton Rd, 12.6 miles

484 W Boughton Rd,
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Categories: Bolingbrook IL

130 N WEBER RD STE 108 13.3 miles

130 N WEBER RD STE 108
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

480 QUADRANGLE DR 13.5 miles

480 QUADRANGLE DR
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

On-Site ONLY 13.7 miles

On-Site ONLY
Plainfield, IL 60586
Categories: Plainfield IL

391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 13.9 miles

391 S BOLINGBROOK DR
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 14.9 miles

7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G,
Woodridge, IL 60517
Categories: Woodridge IL

7530 WOODWARD AVE 14.9 miles

7530 WOODWARD AVE
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
Categories: WOODRIDGE IL

875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 15.5 miles

875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
Categories: GLEN ELLYN IL

2306 ESSINGTON RD 15.9 miles

2306 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 16.1 miles

471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101,
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Categories: Bloomingdale IL

245 S GARY AVE STE 101 16.3 miles

245 S GARY AVE STE 101
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

1113 Fairview Ave, 16.8 miles

1113 Fairview Ave,
Westmont, IL 60559
Categories: Westmont IL

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 16.9 miles

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330,
Lombard, IL 60148
Categories: Lombard IL

701 WINTHROP AVE 17.1 miles

701 WINTHROP AVE
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
Categories: GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL

11 E PLEASANT AVE 17.1 miles

11 E PLEASANT AVE
SANDWICH, IL 60548
Categories: SANDWICH IL

16101 WEBER RD 17.2 miles

16101 WEBER RD
CREST HILL, IL 60403
Categories: CREST HILL IL

1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 17.3 miles

1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 17.3 miles

130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH
LOMBARD, IL 60148
Categories: LOMBARD IL

1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 17.3 miles

1039 BROOK FOREST AVE
Shorewood, IL 60404
Categories: Shorewood IL

750 ESSINGTON RD 17.6 miles

750 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 17.7 miles

129 W SAINT CHARLES RD
LOMBARD, IL 60148
Categories: LOMBARD IL

18W125 RODGERS CT 17.7 miles

18W125 RODGERS CT
DARIEN, IL 60561
Categories: DARIEN IL

1 E COUNTYLINE RD 17.8 miles

1 E COUNTYLINE RD
SANDWICH, IL 60548
Categories: SANDWICH IL

211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 17.9 miles

211 E ARMY TRAIL RD
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 17.9 miles

273 E ARMY TRAIL RD
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

7421 S CASS AVE 17.9 miles

7421 S CASS AVE
DARIEN, IL 60561
Categories: DARIEN IL

303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 18.1 miles

303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Categories: Bloomingdale IL

1000 S HAMILTON ST 18.1 miles

1000 S HAMILTON ST
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
Categories: LOCKPORT IL

1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 18.1 miles

1515 E LAKE ST STE 100
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
Categories: HANOVER PARK IL

113 W LAKE ST 18.2 miles

113 W LAKE ST
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

800 N LARKIN AVE 18.4 miles

800 N LARKIN AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

330 MADISON ST STE B2 18.6 miles

330 MADISON ST STE B2
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

2100 GLENWOOD AVE 18.7 miles

2100 GLENWOOD AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

333 MADISON ST 18.7 miles

333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

2000 GLENWOOD AVE 18.7 miles

2000 GLENWOOD AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 18.8 miles

310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102,
Joliet, IL 60435
Categories: Joliet IL

141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 18.9 miles

141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
Categories: STREAMWOOD IL

32 UNO CIR 19.0 miles

32 UNO CIR
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

1314 HOUBOLT RD 19.1 miles

1314 HOUBOLT RD
JOLIET, IL 60431
Categories: JOLIET IL

1360 HOUBOLT RD 19.1 miles

1360 HOUBOLT RD
JOLIET, IL 60431
Categories: JOLIET IL

16221 W 159th St 19.3 miles

16221 W 159th St
Lockport, IL 60441
Categories: Lockport IL

639 W NORTH AVE 19.4 miles

639 W NORTH AVE
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
Categories: VILLA PARK IL

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 19.4 miles

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

530 N MCLEAN BLVD 19.7 miles

530 N MCLEAN BLVD
ELGIN, IL 60123
Categories: ELGIN IL

535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 19.8 miles

535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 19.9 miles

534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Categories: HINSDALE IL

1339 W LAKE ST 19.9 miles

1339 W LAKE ST
ADDISON, IL 60101
Categories: ADDISON IL

40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 20.0 miles

40 S CLAY ST STE 100E
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Categories: HINSDALE IL

ONSITE ONLY 20.2 miles

ONSITE ONLY
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 20.2 miles

750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202,
Elgin, IL 60123
Categories: Elgin IL

303 W LAKE ST 20.6 miles

303 W LAKE ST
ADDISON, IL 60101
Categories: ADDISON IL

155 E BRUSH HILL RD 20.9 miles

155 E BRUSH HILL RD
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 21.0 miles

533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Categories: Elmhurst IL

603 W MONDAMIN ST 21.3 miles

603 W MONDAMIN ST
MINOOKA, IL 60447
Categories: MINOOKA IL

14330 S WILL COOK RD 21.4 miles

14330 S WILL COOK RD
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
Categories: HOMER GLEN IL

1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 21.7 miles

1200 S YORK RD Center for Health
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

519 S ROSELLE RD 21.7 miles

519 S ROSELLE RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 21.9 miles

1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240
ELGIN, IL 60123
Categories: ELGIN IL

321 W LAKE ST STE C 22.0 miles

321 W LAKE ST STE C
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

1555 BARRINGTON RD 22.2 miles

1555 BARRINGTON RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 22.3 miles

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS IL

2450 WOLF RD STE I 22.3 miles

2450 WOLF RD STE I
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
Categories: WESTCHESTER IL

565 N YORK ST 22.3 miles

565 N YORK ST
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 22.4 miles

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE IL

24441 W EAMES ST 22.5 miles

24441 W EAMES ST
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
Categories: CHANNAHON IL

2025 S CHICAGO ST 22.6 miles

2025 S CHICAGO ST
JOLIET, IL 60436
Categories: JOLIET IL

3333 BEVERLY RD 22.6 miles

3333 BEVERLY RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 22.6 miles

2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Categories: Hoffman Estates IL

2334A W HIGGINS RD 22.7 miles

2334A W HIGGINS RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 23.1 miles

2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F
ELGIN, IL 60124
Categories: ELGIN IL

361 W GOLF RD 23.2 miles

361 W GOLF RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

6170 JOLIET RD 23.2 miles

6170 JOLIET RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
Categories: COUNTRYSIDE IL

126 BIESTERFIELD RD 23.2 miles

126 BIESTERFIELD RD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 23.3 miles

1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

125 N LA GRANGE RD 23.5 miles

125 N LA GRANGE RD
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE IL

27240 W SAXONY DR 23.7 miles

27240 W SAXONY DR
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
Categories: CHANNAHON IL

808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 23.7 miles

808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400,
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Categories: Schaumburg IL

1240 IL ROUTE 83 23.8 miles

1240 IL ROUTE 83
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
Categories: BENSENVILLE IL

9532 EAGLE WAY 24.3 miles

9532 EAGLE WAY
CHICAGO, IL 60678
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2615 HARRISON ST 24.6 miles

2615 HARRISON ST
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
Categories: BELLWOOD IL

1983 N MANNHEIM RD 24.7 miles

1983 N MANNHEIM RD
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Categories: MELROSE PARK IL

250 E MAPLE ST 24.8 miles

250 E MAPLE ST
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
Categories: NEW LENOX IL

2111 MIDLANDS CT STE 201 25.0 miles

2111 MIDLANDS CT STE 201
SYCAMORE, IL 60178
Categories: SYCAMORE IL

3244 Sycamore Rd., Unit B 25.0 miles

3244 Sycamore Rd., Unit B
DeKalb, IL 60115
Categories: DeKalb IL

2496 DEKALB AVE 25.0 miles

2496 DEKALB AVE
SYCAMORE, IL 60178
Categories: SYCAMORE IL

Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Aurora, IL testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.

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Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.



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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available

Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.


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Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.

The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.


Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.

The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.

A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.

In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.

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US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).

Additional DOT services include:

  • -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
  • -DOT Supervisor Training
  • -MVR Reports
  • -DOT Drug Policy Development
  • -DOT Physicals
  • -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Our Aurora, IL testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

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Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Aurora, IL drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.


Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Aurora, IL testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.

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Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Aurora, IL and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.

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Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.

Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.


DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.

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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 Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.

Types of Tests Conducted

  • Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
  • Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

  1. Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
  2. Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
  3. Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.

Local Area Info: Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kane counties, it is an outer suburb of Chicago and the second most populous city in the state, and the 114th most populous city in the country. The population was 197,899 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to have increased to 200,965 by 2017.

Once a mid-sized manufacturing city, Aurora has grown since the 1960s. Founded within Kane County, Aurora's city limits and population have expanded into DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties. Between 2000 and 2003, the U.S. Census Bureau ranked Aurora as the 34th fastest-growing city in the United States. From 2000 to 2009, the U.S. Census Bureau ranked the city as the 46th fastest growing city with a population of over 100,000.

In 1908, Aurora adopted the nickname "City of Lights", because in 1881 it was one of the first cities in the United States to implement an all-electric street lighting system. Aurora's historic downtown is located on the Fox River, and centered on Stolp Island. The city is divided into three regions, the West Side, on the west side of the Fox River, the East Side, between the eastern bank of the Fox River and the Kane/DuPage County line, and the Far East Side/Fox Valley, which is from the County Line to the city's eastern border with Naperville.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 200,965 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (male): 101,324

Population (female): 99,641

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,223.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 243 registered sex offenders living in Aurora, Illinois as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Aurora is 811 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the s

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (5.0%), American (2.4%), Italian (2.2%), Irish (2.2%), European (1.8%), Polish (1.6%).

Land Area: 38.5 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $70,367 (it was $54,861 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,717 (it was $22,131 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $177,700 (it was $132,400 in 2000) Aurora:$177,700IL:$195,300

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