Austin, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 950,715 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (male): 481,582

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,244.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Austin: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 1,434 registered sex offenders living in Austin, Texas as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Austin is 661 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the

Elevation: 501 feet

Land Area: 251.5 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $67,755 (it was $42,689 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $40,323 (it was $24,163 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $332,700 (it was $120,800 in 2000) Austin:$332,700TX:$172,200

Races:
      White alone - 453,801 - 47.7%
      Hispanic - 324,973 - 34.2%
      Asian alone - 71,539 - 7.5%
      Black alone - 69,860 - 7.3%
      Two or more races - 26,093 - 2.7%
      Other race alone - 2,407 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 1,937 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 104 - 0.01%

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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, Austin, TX

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

517 S Lamar Blvd 1.1 miles

517 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
Categories: Austin TX

2120 GUADALUPE ST Ste 100 1.2 miles

2120 GUADALUPE ST Ste 100
Austin, TX 78705
Categories: Austin TX

11614 FM 2244 STE 130 1.8 miles

11614 FM 2244 STE 130
AUSTIN, TX 78738
Categories: AUSTIN TX

11521 N FM 620 STE 100 1.8 miles

11521 N FM 620 STE 100
Austin, TX 78726
Categories: Austin TX

1616 FM 685 STE 106 1.8 miles

1616 FM 685 STE 106
PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660
Categories: PFLUGERVILLE TX

918 E 32ND ST 1.9 miles

918 E 32ND ST
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

1920 E RIVERSIDE DR STE A-110 1.9 miles

1920 E RIVERSIDE DR STE A-110
AUSTIN, TX 78741
Categories: AUSTIN TX

631 W 38TH ST STE 1 2.5 miles

631 W 38TH ST STE 1
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

711 W 38TH ST Suite B-2 2.5 miles

711 W 38TH ST Suite B-2
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3906 N LAMAR BLVD STE 100 2.6 miles

3906 N LAMAR BLVD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3708 Jefferson Street, Suite B 2.9 miles

3708 Jefferson Street, Suite B
Austin, TX 78731
Categories: Austin TX

3607 MANOR RD STE 100 3.1 miles

3607 MANOR RD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Categories: AUSTIN TX

208 W BEN WHITE BLVD 3.2 miles

208 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3801 S LAMAR BLVD 3.3 miles

3801 S LAMAR BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4207 JAMES CASEY ST STE 101 3.5 miles

4207 JAMES CASEY ST STE 101
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Categories: AUSTIN TX

1221 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 109B 3.5 miles

1221 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 109B
Austin, TX 78704
Categories: Austin TX

4303 VICTORY DR STE 100 3.8 miles

4303 VICTORY DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4303 VICTORY DR 3.8 miles

4303 VICTORY DR
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2171 WOODWARD ST 3.8 miles

2171 WOODWARD ST
AUSTIN, TX 78744
Categories: AUSTIN TX

5523 BALCONES DR STE B 4.9 miles

5523 BALCONES DR STE B
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Categories: AUSTIN TX

901 S MO PAC EXPY BLDG 3 STE 320 5.4 miles

901 S MO PAC EXPY BLDG 3 STE 320
AUSTIN, TX 78746
Categories: AUSTIN TX

7801 N LAMAR BLVD STE B159 5.7 miles

7801 N LAMAR BLVD STE B159
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2000 West Anderson Lane 6.1 miles

2000 West Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
Categories: Austin TX

2204 W ANDERSON LN STE B 6.1 miles

2204 W ANDERSON LN STE B
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4301 W WILLIAM CANNON DR BLDG E STE 320 6.5 miles

4301 W WILLIAM CANNON DR BLDG E STE 320
AUSTIN, TX 78749
Categories: AUSTIN TX

8868 RESEARCH BLVD STE 601 7.0 miles

8868 RESEARCH BLVD STE 601
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Categories: AUSTIN TX

8711 BURNET RD Ste A-6 7.1 miles

8711 BURNET RD Ste A-6
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

8500 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 7.1 miles

8500 SHOAL CREEK BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

401 W SLAUGHTER LN STE 300 7.4 miles

401 W SLAUGHTER LN STE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78748
Categories: AUSTIN TX

5000 W SLAUGHTER LN BLDG 6 100 7.6 miles

5000 W SLAUGHTER LN BLDG 6 100
AUSTIN, TX 78749
Categories: AUSTIN TX

6001 W WILLIAM CANNON DR 7.6 miles

6001 W WILLIAM CANNON DR
AUSTIN, TX 78749
Categories: AUSTIN TX

10102 N LAMAR BLVD 7.7 miles

10102 N LAMAR BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78753
Categories: AUSTIN TX

9333 RESEARCH BLVD STE 400 7.9 miles

9333 RESEARCH BLVD STE 400
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Categories: AUSTIN TX

11139 N I H 35 STE 120 9.0 miles

11139 N I H 35 STE 120
AUSTIN, TX 78753
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4515 SETON CENTER PKWY STE 130 9.3 miles

4515 SETON CENTER PKWY STE 130
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Categories: AUSTIN TX

12319 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 210 10.5 miles

12319 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 210
Austin, TX 78758
Categories: Austin TX

6611 RIVER PLACE BLVD STE 100 10.7 miles

6611 RIVER PLACE BLVD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78730
Categories: AUSTIN TX

1508 DESSAU RIDGE LN APT 706 11.0 miles

1508 DESSAU RIDGE LN APT 706
AUSTIN, TX 78754
Categories: AUSTIN TX

12405 RIVER BND TRLR 8 11.4 miles

12405 RIVER BND TRLR 8
AUSTIN, TX 78732
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2013 WELLS BRANCH PKWY STE 206 12.2 miles

2013 WELLS BRANCH PKWY STE 206
AUSTIN, TX 78728
Categories: AUSTIN TX

14008 SHADOW GLEN BLVD STE 100 13.0 miles

14008 SHADOW GLEN BLVD STE 100
MANOR, TX 78653
Categories: MANOR TX

13831 N US HIGHWAY 183 14.0 miles

13831 N US HIGHWAY 183
Austin, TX 78750
Categories: Austin TX

112 CIMARRON PARK LOOP STE A 14.2 miles

112 CIMARRON PARK LOOP STE A
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

155 CIMARRON PARK LOOP Ste A 14.2 miles

155 CIMARRON PARK LOOP Ste A
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

2300 Lohmans Spur, Suite 192 14.5 miles

2300 Lohmans Spur, Suite 192
Austin, TX 78734
Categories: Austin TX

118 TRADEMARK ST 14.9 miles

118 TRADEMARK ST
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

117B LOUIS HENNA BLVD STE 200 15.4 miles

117B LOUIS HENNA BLVD STE 200
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

7401 OCONNOR DR 16.3 miles

7401 OCONNOR DR
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

10001 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 300 16.4 miles

10001 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78747
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2900 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 110 16.4 miles

2900 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 110
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3910 S INTERSTATE 35 Ste 300 16.4 miles

3910 S INTERSTATE 35 Ste 300
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 260 16.4 miles

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 260
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 315-170 16.4 miles

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 315-170
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

2000 S INTERSTATE 35 STE N5 16.4 miles

2000 S INTERSTATE 35 STE N5
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

1941 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 113 16.4 miles

1941 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 113
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Categories: SAN MARCOS TX

1820 GATTIS SCHOOL RD 16.6 miles

1820 GATTIS SCHOOL RD
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

351 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 103 16.7 miles

351 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 103
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
Categories: CEDAR PARK TX

511 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 200 17.0 miles

511 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 200
Round Rock, TX 78681
Categories: Round Rock TX

16030 PARK VALLEY SUITE 200 17.1 miles

16030 PARK VALLEY SUITE 200
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

894 SUMMIT ST SUTE 104 17.2 miles

894 SUMMIT ST SUTE 104
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

402 W PALM VALLEY BLVD STE H 17.6 miles

402 W PALM VALLEY BLVD STE H
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

1335 E WHITESTONE BLVD 18.3 miles

1335 E WHITESTONE BLVD
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Categories: Cedar Park TX

1401B MEDICAL PKWY STE 205 18.6 miles

1401B MEDICAL PKWY STE 205
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
Categories: CEDAR PARK TX

1240 E PALM VALLEY BLVD 19.1 miles

1240 E PALM VALLEY BLVD
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

135 BUNTON CREEK RD Ste 100 19.2 miles

135 BUNTON CREEK RD Ste 100
KYLE, TX 78640
Categories: KYLE TX

4701 CAMPUS VILLAGE DR 20.0 miles

4701 CAMPUS VILLAGE DR
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

104 W MERCER ST STE H 21.2 miles

104 W MERCER ST STE H
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
Categories: DRIPPING SPRINGS TX

428 S MAIN ST 22.9 miles

428 S MAIN ST
ELGIN, TX 78621
Categories: ELGIN TX

908 ROCKMOOR DR 24.2 miles

908 ROCKMOOR DR
GEORGETOWN, TX 78628
Categories: GEORGETOWN TX

1231 LEANDER RD 24.5 miles

1231 LEANDER RD
GEORGETOWN, TX 78628
Categories: GEORGETOWN TX

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 Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX 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.

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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: Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Austin–Round Rock metropolitan statistical area, which had an estimated population of 2,115,827 as of July 1, 2017[update]. Located in Central Texas within the greater Texas Hill Country, it is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and waterways, including Lady Bird Lake and Lake Travis on the Colorado River, Barton Springs, McKinney Falls, and Lake Walter E. Long.

In the 1830s, pioneers began to settle the area in central Austin along the Colorado River. In 1839, the site was chosen to replace Houston as the capital of the Republic of Texas and was incorporated under the name "Waterloo." Shortly afterward, the name was changed to Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas" and the republic's first secretary of state. The city grew throughout the 19th century and became a center for government and education with the construction of the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas at Austin. After a severe lull in economic growth from the Great Depression, Austin resumed its steady development, and by the 1990s it emerged as a center for technology and business. A number of Fortune 500 companies have headquarters or regional offices in Austin including, 3M, Amazon.com, Apple Inc., Cisco, eBay, General Motors, Google, IBM, Intel, Oracle Corporation, PayPal, Texas Instruments, and Whole Foods Market. Dell's worldwide headquarters is located in a nearby suburb, Round Rock.

Residents of Austin are known as Austinites. They include a diverse mix of government employees, college students, musicians, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers, and a vibrant LGBT community. The city's official slogan promotes Austin as "The Live Music Capital of the World," a reference to the city's many musicians and live music venues, as well as the long-running PBS TV concert series Austin City Limits. The city also adopted "Silicon Hills" as a nickname in the 1990s due to a rapid influx of technology and development companies. In recent years, some Austinites have adopted the unofficial slogan "Keep Austin Weird," which refers to the desire to protect small, unique, and local businesses from being overrun by large corporations. In the late 19th century, Austin was known as the "City of the Violet Crown," because of the colorful glow of light across the hills just after sunset. Even today, many Austin businesses use the term "Violet Crown" in their name. Austin is known as a "clean-air city" for its stringent no-smoking ordinances that apply to all public places and buildings, including restaurants and bars.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 950,715 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (male): 481,582

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,244.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Austin: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 1,434 registered sex offenders living in Austin, Texas as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Austin is 661 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the

Elevation: 501 feet

Land Area: 251.5 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $67,755 (it was $42,689 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $40,323 (it was $24,163 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $332,700 (it was $120,800 in 2000) Austin:$332,700TX:$172,200

Races:
      White alone - 453,801 - 47.7%
      Hispanic - 324,973 - 34.2%
      Asian alone - 71,539 - 7.5%
      Black alone - 69,860 - 7.3%
      Two or more races - 26,093 - 2.7%
      Other race alone - 2,407 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 1,937 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 104 - 0.01%

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