Bloomingdale, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 22,711.

Population (male): 11,301

Population (female): 11,410

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bloomingdale: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (6.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.7% for Black residents, 11.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.7% for other race residents, 14.4% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (20.8%), German (8.5%), Irish (4.4%), Italian (3.7%), English (3.4%), European (3.1%).

Elevation: 54 feet

Zip Codes: 33511, 33596

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $92,752 (it was $68,911 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,542 (it was $26,552 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $302,251 (it was $129,900 in 2000) Bloomingdale:$302,251FL:$214,000

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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, Bloomingdale, FL

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

1550 BLOOMINGDALE AVE 1.0 miles

1550 BLOOMINGDALE AVE
VALRICO, FL 33596
Categories: VALRICO FL

519 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE STE A 2.2 miles

519 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE STE A
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

427 S PARSONS AVE STE 120 3.8 miles

427 S PARSONS AVE STE 120
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

205 E BRANDON BLVD STE B 4.1 miles

205 E BRANDON BLVD STE B
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

206 E BRANDON BLVD 4.1 miles

206 E BRANDON BLVD
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

230 S MOON AVE 4.1 miles

230 S MOON AVE
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

613 MEDICAL CARE DR 4.1 miles

613 MEDICAL CARE DR
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

220 W BRANDON BLVD STE 209 4.2 miles

220 W BRANDON BLVD STE 209
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

934 Oakfield Drive 4.4 miles

934 Oakfield Drive
Brandon, FL 33511
Categories: Brandon FL

1411 OAKFIELD DR 4.8 miles

1411 OAKFIELD DR
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 6.8 miles

801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SEFFNER, FL 33584
Categories: SEFFNER FL

11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 7.1 miles

11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SEFFNER, FL 33584
Categories: SEFFNER FL

9210 FLORIDA PALM DR 7.8 miles

9210 FLORIDA PALM DR
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

3110 CHERRY PALM DR 8.3 miles

3110 CHERRY PALM DR
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

7108 CAUSEWAY BLVD 8.5 miles

7108 CAUSEWAY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

3012 N US HIGHWAY 301 9.1 miles

3012 N US HIGHWAY 301
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

5129 STATE ROAD 674 STE A 9.2 miles

5129 STATE ROAD 674 STE A
WIMAUMA, FL 33598
Categories: WIMAUMA FL

2303 AIRPORT RD 9.4 miles

2303 AIRPORT RD
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

206 W ALEXANDER ST, STE 2 9.8 miles

206 W ALEXANDER ST, STE 2
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

607 S ALEXANDER ST STE 107 110 10.1 miles

607 S ALEXANDER ST STE 107 110
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

802 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE C 10.3 miles

802 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE C
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

301 N ALEXANDER ST 10.5 miles

301 N ALEXANDER ST
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

413 N ALEXANDER ST 10.6 miles

413 N ALEXANDER ST
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

1009 W BAKER ST 10.7 miles

1009 W BAKER ST
PLANT CITY, FL 33563
Categories: PLANT CITY FL

1750 N 50TH ST 10.9 miles

1750 N 50TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33619
Categories: TAMPA FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 11.6 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TEMPE, FL 33605
Categories: TEMPE FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 11.6 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

6015 REX HALL LN 13.1 miles

6015 REX HALL LN
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
Categories: APOLLO BEACH FL

1200 E 6TH AVE 13.4 miles

1200 E 6TH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110 13.9 miles

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Categories: TEMPLE TERRACE FL

301 W PLATT ST STE 152 14.0 miles

301 W PLATT ST STE 152
TAMPA, FL 33606
Categories: TAMPA FL

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE 14.4 miles

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE
TAMPA, FL 33603
Categories: TAMPA FL

3909 GALEN CT STE 101 14.7 miles

3909 GALEN CT STE 101
SUN CITY CENTER, FL 33573
Categories: SUN CITY CENTER FL

3814 State Road 674, 14.8 miles

3814 State Road 674,
Ruskin, FL 33573
Categories: Ruskin FL

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402 15.5 miles

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115 15.7 miles

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

5675 NEW TAMPA HWY STE 1 15.9 miles

5675 NEW TAMPA HWY STE 1
LAKELAND, FL 33815
Categories: LAKELAND FL

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103 16.0 miles

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

11315 N 30TH ST 16.0 miles

11315 N 30TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD 16.1 miles

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD 16.1 miles

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200 16.3 miles

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 16.3 miles

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 16.4 miles

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

3100 E FLETCHER AVE 16.5 miles

3100 E FLETCHER AVE
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102 16.5 miles

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 16.7 miles

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL 17.0 miles

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

5676 S FLORIDA AVE 17.3 miles

5676 S FLORIDA AVE
LAKELAND, FL 33813
Categories: LAKELAND FL

3604 HARDEN BLVD 17.7 miles

3604 HARDEN BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33803
Categories: LAKELAND FL

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10 18.1 miles

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

4710 S FLORIDA AVE 18.3 miles

4710 S FLORIDA AVE
LAKELAND, FL 33813
Categories: LAKELAND FL

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY 18.3 miles

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

5610 W LA SALLE ST 18.7 miles

5610 W LA SALLE ST
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E 18.9 miles

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

3240 S Florida Ave Ste 101 18.9 miles

3240 S Florida Ave Ste 101
Lakeland, FL 33803
Categories: Lakeland FL

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21 19.3 miles

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602 19.3 miles

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602
Tampa, FL 33613
Categories: Tampa FL

5635 HOOVER BLVD 19.4 miles

5635 HOOVER BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C 19.7 miles

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100 20.1 miles

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 20.3 miles

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY 20.4 miles

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

1707 E EDGEWOOD DR 20.7 miles

1707 E EDGEWOOD DR
LAKELAND, FL 33803
Categories: LAKELAND FL

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101 21.0 miles

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2 21.1 miles

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

1801 CRYSTAL LAKE DR 21.1 miles

1801 CRYSTAL LAKE DR
LAKELAND, FL 33801
Categories: LAKELAND FL

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200 21.2 miles

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD 21.3 miles

1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Categories: LAKELAND FL

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE 21.3 miles

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

2142 E EDGEWOOD DR 21.3 miles

2142 E EDGEWOOD DR
LAKELAND, FL 33803
Categories: LAKELAND FL

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140 21.4 miles

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140
Tampa, FL 33624
Categories: Tampa FL

4226 US HIGHWAY 98 N 21.6 miles

4226 US HIGHWAY 98 N
LAKELAND, FL 33809
Categories: LAKELAND FL

5927 WEBB RD 21.8 miles

5927 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

3037 Lakeland Hills Blvd Ste 1, 21.8 miles

3037 Lakeland Hills Blvd Ste 1,
Lakeland, FL 33805
Categories: Lakeland FL

3131 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD STE 1 21.8 miles

3131 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD STE 1
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Categories: LAKELAND FL

5040 US HIGHWAY 98 N 21.9 miles

5040 US HIGHWAY 98 N
LAKELAND, FL 33809
Categories: LAKELAND FL

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102 22.0 miles

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Categories: Wesley Chapel FL

6182 GUNN HWY 22.3 miles

6182 GUNN HWY
TAMPA, FL 33625
Categories: TAMPA FL

24420 STATE ROAD 54 22.6 miles

24420 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33559
Categories: LUTZ FL

22945 STATE ROAD 54 23.3 miles

22945 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33549
Categories: LUTZ FL

11611 Sheldon Rd, 23.6 miles

11611 Sheldon Rd,
Tampa, FL 33626
Categories: Tampa FL

5219 10TH ST 23.8 miles

5219 10TH ST
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542
Categories: ZEPHYRHILLS FL

11916 SHELDON RD STE C 23.8 miles

11916 SHELDON RD STE C
TAMPA, FL 33626
Categories: TAMPA FL

1750 N BROADWAY AVE 24.2 miles

1750 N BROADWAY AVE
BARTOW, FL 33830
Categories: BARTOW FL

5504 GATEWAY BLVD 24.3 miles

5504 GATEWAY BLVD
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

2200 OSPREY BLVD 24.3 miles

2200 OSPREY BLVD
BARTOW, FL 33830
Categories: BARTOW FL

27421 STATE ROAD 54 24.5 miles

27421 STATE ROAD 54
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

12214 US HIGHWAY 301 N 24.6 miles

12214 US HIGHWAY 301 N
PARRISH, FL 34219
Categories: PARRISH FL

7000 4TH ST N 24.7 miles

7000 4TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

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 Bloomingdale, FL 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 Bloomingdale, FL 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 Bloomingdale, FL 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 Bloomingdale, FL 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 Bloomingdale, FL 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: Bloomingdale, Florida

Bloomingdale is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 22,711 at the 2010 census. The ZIP Codes serving the community are 33511 (which is addressed to Brandon) and 33596 (which is addressed to Valrico).

Bloomingdale was settled some time before 1850 by John Vickers, John Carney, and others. Carney was killed on April 17, 1856, by Seminoles during the Third Seminole War. Bloomingdale School was founded in 1884, which in 1897 became a teacher's institute, training an average of 54 teachers at a time from as far north as Gainesville and as far south as Dade County. In 1890 the railway was routed through Brandon, and Bloomingdale began to decline as businessmen like D.J. Galvin, who owned a feed store on the property that is now Mulrennan Middle School, moved to Brandon for access to all the benefits provided by the railroad. In 1910, the post office closed. In 1920, the school closed and the students were sent to Brandon instead. The community declined, or at best remained stable until the 1960s, when it became a bedroom community for Tampa.

Bloomingdale is located in east-central Hillsborough County at 27°52?55?N 82°15?36?W? / ?27.88194°N 82.26000°W? / 27.88194; -82.26000 (27.881904, -82.259919). It is bordered to the north by Brandon, to the northeast by Valrico, to the southeast by FishHawk, and to the southwest by Riverview. Bloomingdale is 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Tampa.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 22,711.

Population (male): 11,301

Population (female): 11,410

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bloomingdale: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (6.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.7% for Black residents, 11.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.7% for other race residents, 14.4% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (20.8%), German (8.5%), Irish (4.4%), Italian (3.7%), English (3.4%), European (3.1%).

Elevation: 54 feet

Zip Codes: 33511, 33596

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $92,752 (it was $68,911 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,542 (it was $26,552 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $302,251 (it was $129,900 in 2000) Bloomingdale:$302,251FL:$214,000

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