Federal Way, WA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 48,551

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Federal Way: 116.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.9% for Black residents, 15.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.3% for American Indian residents, 25.4% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 18.9% for other race residents, 11.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there were 42 registered sex offenders living in Federal Way, Washington as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Federal Way is 2,304 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this cit

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (4.8%), Ukrainian (4.3%), English (3.7%), European (3.1%), American (2.9%), Irish (2.3%).

Land Area: 21.0 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $61,804 (it was $49,278 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $31,353 (it was $22,451 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $340,500 (it was $165,300 in 2000) Federal Way:$340,500WA:$339,000

Races:
      White alone - 42,316 - 43.8%
      Hispanic - 19,967 - 20.7%
      Asian alone - 13,734 - 14.2%
      Black alone - 10,931 - 11.3%
      Two or more races - 7,417 - 7.7%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1,060 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 774 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 492 - 0.5%

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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, Federal Way, WA

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

1300 S 320TH ST 0.5 miles

1300 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
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720 S 320th Street, Suite B 0.7 miles

720 S 320th Street, Suite B
Federal Way, WA 98003
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33440 1ST WAY S STE 103 1.7 miles

33440 1ST WAY S STE 103
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Categories: FEDERAL WAY WA

34616 South 347th Place, Suite 2 2.2 miles

34616 South 347th Place, Suite 2
Federal Way, WA 98003
Categories: Federal Way WA

2818 SW 327TH ST 2.9 miles

2818 SW 327TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023
Categories: FEDERAL WAY WA

202 N DIVISION ST 4.0 miles

202 N DIVISION ST
AUBURN, WA 98001
Categories: AUBURN WA

1 E MAIN ST STE 130 4.0 miles

1 E MAIN ST STE 130
AUBURN, WA 98002
Categories: AUBURN WA

202 CROSS ST SE 4.2 miles

202 CROSS ST SE
AUBURN, WA 98002
Categories: AUBURN WA

230 AUBURN WAY S STE B 4.2 miles

230 AUBURN WAY S STE B
AUBURN, WA 98002
Categories: AUBURN WA

128 WASHINGTON AVE N 5.0 miles

128 WASHINGTON AVE N
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

502 54TH AVE E 5.3 miles

502 54TH AVE E
FIFE, WA 98424
Categories: FIFE WA

18012 W VALLEY HWY STE 101 5.5 miles

18012 W VALLEY HWY STE 101
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

222 STATE AVE N 5.7 miles

222 STATE AVE N
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

1930 PORT OF TACOMA RD 5.7 miles

1930 PORT OF TACOMA RD
TACOMA, WA 98421
Categories: TACOMA WA

4703 PACIFIC HWY E 6.0 miles

4703 PACIFIC HWY E
FIFE, WA 98424
Categories: FIFE WA

24031 104TH AVE SE 6.8 miles

24031 104TH AVE SE
KENT, WA 98030
Categories: KENT WA

2529 S 194TH ST 7.3 miles

2529 S 194TH ST
SEATAC, WA 98188
Categories: SEATAC WA

702 BROADWAY STE 102 7.5 miles

702 BROADWAY STE 102
TACOMA, WA 98402
Categories: TACOMA WA

250 SW 193RD PL 7.6 miles

250 SW 193RD PL
NORMANDY PARK, WA 98166
Categories: NORMANDY PARK WA

1123 PACIFIC AVE 7.6 miles

1123 PACIFIC AVE
TACOMA, WA 98402
Categories: TACOMA WA

6642 S 193RD PL STE N107 7.9 miles

6642 S 193RD PL STE N107
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

19032 62ND AVE S 8.0 miles

19032 62ND AVE S
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

1717 S J ST 8.3 miles

1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Categories: TACOMA WA

1412 SW 43rd Street, Suite 101 9.0 miles

1412 SW 43rd Street, Suite 101
Renton, WA 98057
Categories: Renton WA

1011 E Main, Suite 301 9.1 miles

1011 E Main, Suite 301
Puyallup, WA 98372
Categories: Puyallup WA

400 S 43RD ST 9.4 miles

400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
Categories: RENTON WA

3124 S 19TH ST BLDG C STE 110 9.5 miles

3124 S 19TH ST BLDG C STE 110
TACOMA, WA 98405
Categories: TACOMA WA

800 S Meridian, Suite B 9.5 miles

800 S Meridian, Suite B
Puyallup, WA 98371
Categories: Puyallup WA

3401 S 19TH ST STE 220 9.6 miles

3401 S 19TH ST STE 220
TACOMA, WA 98405
Categories: TACOMA WA

15870 1ST AVE S Ste 101 9.7 miles

15870 1ST AVE S Ste 101
BURIEN, WA 98148
Categories: BURIEN WA

3600 LIND AVE SW STE 170 9.7 miles

3600 LIND AVE SW STE 170
RENTON, WA 98057
Categories: RENTON WA

1901 South Union, Suite B3005 9.7 miles

1901 South Union, Suite B3005
Tacoma, WA 98405
Categories: Tacoma WA

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1901 S UNION AVE STE A-203
TACOMA, WA 98405
Categories: TACOMA WA

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S 19th St And W Union Ave
TACOMA, WA 98405
Categories: TACOMA WA

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200 ANDOVER PARK E STE 8
TUKWILA, WA 98188
Categories: TUKWILA WA

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15500 1ST AVE S STE 106A
BURIEN, WA 98148
Categories: BURIEN WA

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407 14TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Categories: PUYALLUP WA

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1450 5TH ST SE STE 1500
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Categories: PUYALLUP WA

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17709 108TH AVE SE
RENTON, WA 98055
Categories: RENTON WA

6720 FORT DENT WAY STE 110 10.4 miles

6720 FORT DENT WAY STE 110
TUKWILA, WA 98188
Categories: TUKWILA WA

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2624 S 38TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Categories: TACOMA WA

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3850 S MERIDIAN
PUYALLUP, WA 98373
Categories: PUYALLUP WA

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1812 S MILDRED ST STE F
TACOMA, WA 98465
Categories: TACOMA WA

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13030 MILITARY RD S STE 100
TUKWILA, WA 98168
Categories: TUKWILA WA

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12844 MILITARY RD S
TUKWILA, WA 98168
Categories: TUKWILA WA

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818 39TH AVE SW ste A2
PUYALLUP, WA 98373
Categories: PUYALLUP WA

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3908 10TH ST SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
Categories: PUYALLUP WA

304 MAIN AVE S STE 202 12.0 miles

304 MAIN AVE S STE 202
RENTON, WA 98057
Categories: RENTON WA

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4700 POINT FOSDICK DR NW STE 210
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Categories: GIG HARBOR WA

10209 136TH ST E 13.1 miles

10209 136TH ST E
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
Categories: PUYALLUP WA

5700 100TH ST SW STE 510 14.3 miles

5700 100TH ST SW STE 510
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Categories: LAKEWOOD WA

5920 100th Street SW, Suite 29 14.4 miles

5920 100th Street SW, Suite 29
Lakewood, WA 98499
Categories: Lakewood WA

11567 CANTERWOOD BLVD NW 14.4 miles

11567 CANTERWOOD BLVD NW
GIG HARBOR, WA 98332
Categories: GIG HARBOR WA

11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW 14.7 miles

11315 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Categories: LAKEWOOD WA

11102 Sunrise Boulevard E, Suite 105 15.6 miles

11102 Sunrise Boulevard E, Suite 105
Puyallup, WA 98374
Categories: Puyallup WA

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650 S ORCAS ST STE 125
SEATTLE, WA 98108
Categories: SEATTLE WA

14473 CLAYTON RD SE 16.1 miles

14473 CLAYTON RD SE
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98367
Categories: PORT ORCHARD WA

4515 Martin Luther King Jr Way S #200 16.6 miles

4515 Martin Luther King Jr Way S #200
Seattle, WA 98108
Categories: Seattle WA

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1005 185TH STREET CT E
SPANAWAY, WA 98387
Categories: SPANAWAY WA

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1455 BATTERSBY AVE
ENUMCLAW, WA 98022
Categories: ENUMCLAW WA

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2414 SW ANDOVER ST STE E130
SEATTLE, WA 98106
Categories: SEATTLE WA

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3223 1ST AVE S STE C
SEATTLE, WA 98134
Categories: SEATTLE WA

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1737 AIRPORT WAY S STE 200
SEATTLE, WA 98134
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1400 S JACKSON ST STE 24 19.1 miles

1400 S JACKSON ST STE 24
SEATTLE, WA 98144
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1490 NW GILMAN BLVD 19.3 miles

1490 NW GILMAN BLVD
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Categories: ISSAQUAH WA

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1420 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 2704
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Categories: ISSAQUAH WA

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2005 NW SAMMAMISH RD
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Categories: ISSAQUAH WA

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500 17TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Categories: SEATTLE WA

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550 17TH AVE STE 200
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Categories: SEATTLE WA

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450 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 101
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Categories: ISSAQUAH WA

1100 9TH AVE 19.8 miles

1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
Categories: SEATTLE WA

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803 20TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Categories: SEATTLE WA

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1229 MADISON ST STE 610
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Categories: SEATTLE WA

509 OLIVE WAY STE 1664 20.1 miles

509 OLIVE WAY STE 1664
SEATTLE, WA 98101
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1512 Broadway 20.2 miles

1512 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Categories: Seattle WA

1151 DENNY WAY 20.5 miles

1151 DENNY WAY
SEATTLE, WA 98109
Categories: SEATTLE WA

610 1st Ave North 21.0 miles

610 1st Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
Categories: Seattle WA

450 S KITSAP BLVD STE 144 21.2 miles

450 S KITSAP BLVD STE 144
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366
Categories: PORT ORCHARD WA

13033 BEL RED RD STE 105 21.3 miles

13033 BEL RED RD STE 105
BELLEVUE, WA 98005
Categories: BELLEVUE WA

1200 116th Avenue NE, Suite F 21.5 miles

1200 116th Avenue NE, Suite F
Bellevue, WA 98004
Categories: Bellevue WA

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1380 112TH AVE NE STE 206
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Categories: BELLEVUE WA

1310 116TH AVE NE SUITE R 21.5 miles

1310 116TH AVE NE SUITE R
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Categories: BELLEVUE WA

15600 NE 8th St Ste A4 22.0 miles

15600 NE 8th St Ste A4
Bellevue, WA 98008
Categories: Bellevue WA

1925 140TH AVE NE 22.3 miles

1925 140TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98005
Categories: BELLEVUE WA

532 5TH ST STE 19 22.4 miles

532 5TH ST STE 19
BREMERTON, WA 98337
Categories: BREMERTON WA

2528 WHEATON WAY STE 202 23.2 miles

2528 WHEATON WAY STE 202
BREMERTON, WA 98310
Categories: BREMERTON WA

2601 Cherry Avenue, Suite 206 23.3 miles

2601 Cherry Avenue, Suite 206
Bremerton, WA 98310
Categories: Bremerton WA

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5300 TALLMAN AVE NW
SEATTLE, WA 98107
Categories: SEATTLE WA

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 Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, WA 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: Federal Way, Washington

Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is a coastal city within the Seattle metropolitan area. The population was 95,171 at the 2015 American Community Survey. Federal Way is currently the 9th largest city in Washington State and the 5th largest in King County, according to the Census Bureau's 2015 population estimate.

Originally a logging settlement, the area was first called "Federal Way" in 1929. The name derived from Federal Highway U.S. 99 (now State Route 99 or Pacific Highway South), which ran from Everett and Seattle to Tacoma. The name Federal Way was first used in 1929 when five existing schools consolidated operations into School District #210 and planned construction of Federal Way High School which opened in 1930 and gave its name to the school district. The local Chamber of Commerce adopted the name in the early 1950s.

Attempts to incorporate the city were voted down in 1971, 1981 and 1985. The voters eventually approved incorporation as a city on February 28, 1990; the official act of incorporation was held at the Sportsworld Lanes bowling complex.

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Population (female): 48,551

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Federal Way: 116.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.9% for Black residents, 15.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.3% for American Indian residents, 25.4% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 18.9% for other race residents, 11.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there were 42 registered sex offenders living in Federal Way, Washington as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Federal Way is 2,304 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this cit

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (4.8%), Ukrainian (4.3%), English (3.7%), European (3.1%), American (2.9%), Irish (2.3%).

Land Area: 21.0 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $61,804 (it was $49,278 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $31,353 (it was $22,451 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $340,500 (it was $165,300 in 2000) Federal Way:$340,500WA:$339,000

Races:
      White alone - 42,316 - 43.8%
      Hispanic - 19,967 - 20.7%
      Asian alone - 13,734 - 14.2%
      Black alone - 10,931 - 11.3%
      Two or more races - 7,417 - 7.7%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1,060 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 774 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 492 - 0.5%

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