Gary, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $733.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Gary: 94.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (1.5%), German (1.3%).

Elevation: 600 feet

Land Area: 50.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46402, 46403, 46404, 46405, 46406, 46407, 46408, 46409, 46410

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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, Gary, IN

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

4519 W 5TH AVE 2.5 miles

4519 W 5TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 3.2 miles

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

7501 W 15TH AVE 4.3 miles

7501 W 15TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

1573 N CLINE AVE 5.4 miles

1573 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Categories: GRIFFITH IN

1438 RIPLEY ST 5.5 miles

1438 RIPLEY ST
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

2490 CENTRAL AVE 5.7 miles

2490 CENTRAL AVE
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

4321 FIR ST STE 313 6.0 miles

4321 FIR ST STE 313
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
Categories: EAST CHICAGO IN

2450 169TH ST 6.4 miles

2450 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323
Categories: HAMMOND IN

3145 45TH ST STE F 6.7 miles

3145 45TH ST STE F
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
Categories: HIGHLAND IN

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 7.0 miles

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
Categories: HOBART IN

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 7.9 miles

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

1010 165TH ST 8.1 miles

1010 165TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

813 SIBLEY ST 8.5 miles

813 SIBLEY ST
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

751 E 81ST PL 8.5 miles

751 E 81ST PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Categories: MERRILLVILLE IN

7905 CALUMET AVE 8.5 miles

7905 CALUMET AVE
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

6624 MONROE AVE 8.6 miles

6624 MONROE AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

8135 S Calumet Ave 8.6 miles

8135 S Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
Categories: Munster IN

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.8 miles

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.8 miles

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

387 EAST 84TH DR 8.9 miles

387 EAST 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Categories: MERRILLVILLE IN

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 8.9 miles

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.9 miles

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

4020 S CALUMET AVE 9.0 miles

4020 S CALUMET AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 9.2 miles

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D
Hammond, IN 46320
Categories: Hammond IN

1500 US HIGHWAY 41 9.3 miles

1500 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Categories: SCHERERVILLE IN

3831 S HOHMAN AVE 9.5 miles

3831 S HOHMAN AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46327
Categories: HAMMOND IN

9001 Broadway, 9.6 miles

9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Categories: Merrillville IN

3545 Arbors Blvd, 9.7 miles

3545 Arbors Blvd,
Portage, IN 46368
Categories: Portage IN

6615 S BOUNDARY RD 9.7 miles

6615 S BOUNDARY RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3391 AIRPORT RD 9.7 miles

3391 AIRPORT RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

1217 US HIGHWAY 41 10.6 miles

1217 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Categories: SCHERERVILLE IN

2741 RIDGE RD 10.7 miles

2741 RIDGE RD
LANSING, IL 60438
Categories: LANSING IL

2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 10.7 miles

2741 RIDGE RD FL 2
LANSING, IL 60438
Categories: LANSING IL

17665 Torrence Ave, 11.0 miles

17665 Torrence Ave,
Lansing, IL 60438
Categories: Lansing IL

1595 VALENCIA CT 11.3 miles

1595 VALENCIA CT
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
Categories: CALUMET CITY IL

24 JOLIET ST 11.4 miles

24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Categories: DYER IN

16246 PRINCE DR 12.4 miles

16246 PRINCE DR
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
Categories: SOUTH HOLLAND IL

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1 13.5 miles

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Categories: CROWN POINT IN

900 E 103RD ST 15.4 miles

900 E 103RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60628
Categories: CHICAGO IL

85 E US HIGHWAY 6 15.6 miles

85 E US HIGHWAY 6
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

650 DICKINSON RD 15.9 miles

650 DICKINSON RD
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Categories: CHESTERTON IN

8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 16.2 miles

8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106,
Chicago, IL 60619
Categories: Chicago IL

12942 S CARPENTER ST 16.2 miles

12942 S CARPENTER ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

15600 HONORE AVE 16.3 miles

15600 HONORE AVE
HARVEY, IL 60426
Categories: HARVEY IL

30 E 15TH ST STE 100 16.3 miles

30 E 15TH ST STE 100
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Categories: CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL

1423 CHICAGO RD 16.4 miles

1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Categories: CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL

401 Wall St, Suite I 16.7 miles

401 Wall St, Suite I
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Categories: Valparaiso IN

1974 E 73RD ST 16.7 miles

1974 E 73RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60649
Categories: CHICAGO IL

18665 DIXIE HWY 16.7 miles

18665 DIXIE HWY
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
Categories: HOMEWOOD IL

12647 S JUSTINE ST 16.9 miles

12647 S JUSTINE ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

1910 CALUMET AVE 17.0 miles

1910 CALUMET AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

1900 ROOSEVELT RD 17.2 miles

1900 ROOSEVELT RD
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

809 LAPORTE AVE 17.6 miles

809 LAPORTE AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

2310 York St Ste 4A 17.7 miles

2310 York St Ste 4A
Blue Island, IL 60406
Categories: Blue Island IL

10242 S VINCENNES AVE 17.8 miles

10242 S VINCENNES AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Categories: CHICAGO IL

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204 17.9 miles

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Categories: CROWN POINT IN

3301 N Ashland 17.9 miles

3301 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

16501 KEDZIE AVE 18.0 miles

16501 KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM, IL 60428
Categories: MARKHAM IL

1734 W 105TH ST 18.1 miles

1734 W 105TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Categories: CHICAGO IL

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 18.4 miles

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Categories: Flossmoor IL

19550 GOVERNORS HWY 18.5 miles

19550 GOVERNORS HWY
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
Categories: FLOSSMOOR IL

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1 18.9 miles

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

5841 S MARYLAND AVE 19.0 miles

5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B 19.2 miles

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR 19.2 miles

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

4800 W 129TH ST 20.3 miles

4800 W 129TH ST
ALSIP, IL 60803
Categories: ALSIP IL

3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 20.4 miles

3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
Categories: EVERGREEN PARK IL

4742 CAL SAG RD 20.6 miles

4742 CAL SAG RD
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
Categories: CRESTWOOD IL

650 W 51ST ST 21.0 miles

650 W 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5709 S. Loomis Blvd 21.1 miles

5709 S. Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60636
Categories: Chicago IL

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 21.5 miles

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Categories: Oak Lawn IL

2929 S ELLIS AVE 22.0 miles

2929 S ELLIS AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 22.3 miles

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 22.5 miles

2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

3201 S WALLACE ST 22.5 miles

3201 S WALLACE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2600 S Michigan Ave 22.5 miles

2600 S Michigan Ave
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 22.9 miles

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 23.0 miles

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

17148 HARLEM AVE 23.1 miles

17148 HARLEM AVE
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

5660 W 95TH ST 23.2 miles

5660 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

3316 S ASHLAND AVE 23.4 miles

3316 S ASHLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Categories: CHICAGO IL

3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 23.6 miles

3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2361 Reliable Parkway 23.7 miles

2361 Reliable Parkway
Chicago, IL 60686
Categories: Chicago IL

2393 Reliable Parkway 23.7 miles

2393 Reliable Parkway
Chicago, IL 60686
Categories: Chicago IL

REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 23.7 miles

REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478
CHICAGO, IL 60678
Categories: CHICAGO IL

75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 23.7 miles

75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660
CHICAGO, IL 60675
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 23.8 miles

5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3
CHICAGO, IL 60629
Categories: CHICAGO IL

25711 S Egyptian Trail 23.8 miles

25711 S Egyptian Trail
Monee, IL 60449
Categories: Monee IL

811 S STATE ST STE B 24.1 miles

811 S STATE ST STE B
CHICAGO, IL 60605
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4111 Franklin St 24.1 miles

4111 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
Categories: Michigan City IN

5015 W 65TH ST 24.2 miles

5015 W 65TH ST
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
Categories: BEDFORD PARK IL

301 W HOMER ST 24.4 miles

301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Categories: MICHIGAN CITY IN

4940 S CICERO AVE 24.6 miles

4940 S CICERO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Categories: CHICAGO IL

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 24.6 miles

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Categories: Palos Heights IL

55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 24.7 miles

55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500
CHICAGO, IL 60602
Categories: CHICAGO IL

300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 24.7 miles

300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404
CHICAGO, IL 60601
Categories: CHICAGO IL

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 24.7 miles

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514,
Chicago, IL 60602
Categories: Chicago IL

300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 24.7 miles

300 W ADAMS ST STE 835
CHICAGO, IL 60606
Categories: CHICAGO IL

12255 S 80TH AVE 24.8 miles

12255 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Categories: PALOS HEIGHTS IL

676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 24.9 miles

676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Categories: CHICAGO IL

600 W ADAMS ST 25.0 miles

600 W ADAMS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60661
Categories: CHICAGO IL

36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 25.0 miles

36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705
CHICAGO, IL 60601
Categories: CHICAGO IL

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

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


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

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

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


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

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

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers

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

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

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

Types of Tests Conducted

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

What to Expect at a Collection Center

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

Importance of Collection Centers

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

Local Area Info: Gary

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Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $733.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Gary: 94.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (1.5%), German (1.3%).

Elevation: 600 feet

Land Area: 50.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46402, 46403, 46404, 46405, 46406, 46407, 46408, 46409, 46410

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