Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Fifth Street, TX
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Fifth Street, 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.
2428 TEXAS PKWY 1.5 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489
3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403 2.5 miles
STAFFORD, TX 77477
6840 HIGHWAY 6 2.8 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
3151 HIGHWAY 6 3.3 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
14023 SOUTHWEST FWY 3.5 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100 3.6 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
10521 CORPORATE DR 3.7 miles
STAFFORD, TX 77477
15259 Southwest Freeway, 3.7 miles
Sugar Land, TX 77478
1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102 4.2 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E 4.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100 4.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77072
9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300 4.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77099
6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200 4.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77041
1201 LAKEVIEW DR 4.5 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2 4.5 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
1250 7TH ST 4.6 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
16545 Southwest Frwy #225 4.7 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
1111 GILLINGHAM LN 4.7 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
10807 Shawnbrook Dr 4.8 miles
Houston, TX 77071
3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101 4.9 miles
SUGARLAND, TX 77479
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY 5.0 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
8720 HIGHWAY 6 STE 400 5.1 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120 5.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
9543 BISSONNET ST 5.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 5.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77071
13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY 5.9 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180 6.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235 6.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77045
8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111 6.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4, 6.5 miles
Houston, TX 77074
4936 BEECHNUT ST 8.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77096
7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 8.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 8.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 8.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 8.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205 8.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 8.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115 9.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77042
12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124, 9.4 miles
Houston, TX 77082
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR 9.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77082
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525 9.4 miles
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
9563 MAIN ST 9.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77025
3001 Fondren Rd STE G 9.5 miles
Houston, TX 77063
2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205 9.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560 9.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
9321 KIRBY DR 9.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 9.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120 9.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 9.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102 10.3 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 10.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 10.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 10.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
5568 WESLAYAN ST 10.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77005
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 10.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
7515 Main Street, Suite 190 10.9 miles
Houston, TX 77054
7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 11.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 11.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 11.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 12.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113 12.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
14045 MEMORIAL DR 12.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
8633 BROADWAY #103 12.1 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
6411 FANNIN ST 12.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100 12.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
855 FROSTWOOD 12.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77024
2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110 12.6 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
11621A KATY FWY 12.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
11211 KATY FWY 13.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 13.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
1200 Binz St, Ste 115 13.1 miles
Houston, TX 77004
5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 13.2 miles
Houston, TX 77004
1705 JACKSON ST 13.2 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77469
1601 Main St Ste 208, 13.3 miles
Richmond, TX 77469
1601 MAIN ST STE 405 13.3 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77469
12345 KATY FWY 13.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
1730 B F Terry Blvd Ste 302 13.4 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
1511 UPLAND DR STE 100 13.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77043
9180 KATY FWY STE 200 13.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
2520 B F TERRY BLVD 13.6 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 13.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
7101 W GRAND PKWY S 13.9 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77407
5510-A W GRAND PKWY S 13.9 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77406
1917 W GRAY ST 13.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77019
24601 Southwest Freeway STE 100 14.0 miles
Rosenberg, TX 77471
4114 AVENUE H 14.3 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
3926 AVENUE H STE 11 14.4 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 14.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
3300 CRAWFORD ST 14.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 14.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 14.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
5151 KATY FWY 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
5151 KATY FWY STE 170 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
107 YALE ST STE 200 15.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
2211A BROADWAY ST 15.3 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
2004 LEELAND ST 15.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77003
6501 S FRY RD STE 1000 15.4 miles
KATY, TX 77494
2150 W 18TH ST 15.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
952 S Fry Rd, 15.7 miles
Katy, TX 77450
1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 15.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77010
2207 LAZYBROOK DR 15.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 15.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
19450 KATY FWY 16.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77094
102 West 11th St 16.2 miles
Houston, TX 77008
1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 16.3 miles
Houston, TX 77008
2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 16.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77018
11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 16.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
10961 NORTHWEST FWY 16.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
635 W 19TH ST STE 203 16.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
21238 KINGSLAND BLVD 16.7 miles
KATY, TX 77450
427 W 20TH ST STE 504 16.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
235 W 20TH ST 16.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
21660 KINGSLAND BLVD 16.9 miles
KATY, TX 77450
21700 KINGSLAND BLVD 16.9 miles
KATY, TX 77450
1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A 17.0 miles
KATY, TX 77449
6969 GULF FWY STE 370 17.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77087
19728 SAUMS RD STE 179 17.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77084
1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 17.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
21929 KATY FWY 17.6 miles
KATY, TX 77450
3520 BROADWAY ST 17.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106 17.7 miles
Houston, TX 77084
1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 17.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 17.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 17.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
8505 GULF FWY STE F 18.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
10705 SPRING GREEN BLVD STE 600 18.1 miles
KATY, TX 77494
4615 I 45 STE 206 18.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
900 BROADWAY ST 18.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77012
17738 SUNSET RIVER LN 18.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77084
2211 E BROADWAY ST 18.5 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800 18.6 miles
Houston, TX 77040
14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800 18.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77040
2018 BROADWAY ST 18.7 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
1730 BF Terry Blvd Suite 702 19.0 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
23900 KATY FWY 19.1 miles
KATY, TX 77494
7117 Lyons Ave 19.5 miles
Houston, TX 77020
7007 NORTH FWY STE 235 20.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77076
25765 KATY FWY 20.3 miles
KATY, TX 77494
12885 GULF FWY 20.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77034
17410 NORTHWEST FWY 20.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77040
10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 20.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 20.6 miles
Houston, TX 77089
11800 ASTORIA BLVD 20.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 20.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 20.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9006 Weyburn Grove Dr 20.9 miles
Houston, TX 77088
9138 WEST RD 21.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77064
520 S SHAVER ST 21.4 miles
PASADENA, TX 77506
628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR 21.7 miles
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
1100 SMITH DR 21.7 miles
ALVIN, TX 77511
3006 SCHOOL ST 21.9 miles
NEEDVILLE, TX 77461
8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E 22.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77095
13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500 22.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 22.4 miles
Pasadena, TX 77504
10909 EAST FWY 22.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
3350 FAIRVIEW ST 22.4 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 22.4 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
3801 VISTA RD STE 390 22.4 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
104 Medical Plaza 22.5 miles
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
4000 SPENCER HWY 22.6 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
11301 fallbrook # 126 22.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218 22.7 miles
Friendswood, TX 77546
10680 Jones Road, Suite 200 22.9 miles
Houston, TX 77065
3128 S GORDON ST 22.9 miles
ALVIN, TX 77511
10655 STEEPLETOP DR 23.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD 23.1 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77433
9723 HOMESTEAD RD 23.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77016
4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 23.1 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
10906 FM 1960 West 23.2 miles
Houston, TX 77070
3354 E FM 528 RD 23.8 miles
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 23.9 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 23.9 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
Memorial Hermann Medical Group-Alvin 252 Bypass 35 N 23.9 miles
ALVIN, TX 77511
11120 NORTH FWY STE E 24.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77037
13259 EAST FWY 24.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 24.5 miles
Houston, TX 77015
13125 EAST FWY 24.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 24.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
13469 EAST FWY 24.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
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 Fifth Street, 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.
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.
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.
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 Fifth Street, 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)
Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Fifth Street, 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 Fifth Street, 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.
Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Fifth Street, 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.
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
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- 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
- Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
- 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.
- 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.
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Local Area Info: Fifth Street, Texas
Fifth Street is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Stafford within Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,486 at the 2010 census. Fifth Street is within the ZIP code 77477. Therefore, residents of Fifth Street have an address of Stafford, Texas.
Fifth Street is located at 29°35?56?N 95°32?57?W? / ?29.598888°N 95.549119°W? / 29.598888; -95.549119. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 1.86%, is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,059 people, 503 households, and 422 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,536.8 people per square mile (981.5/km²). There were 537 housing units at an average density of 661.6/sq mi (256.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 50.90% White, 5.15% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 41.23% from other races, and 2.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 90.34% of the population.