Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Independent Hill, VA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Independent Hill, VA and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
14142 MINNIEVILLE RD MINNIEVILLE PLAZE SUITE 204 4.8 miles
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193
12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103 5.1 miles
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100 5.4 miles
Woodbridge, VA 22192
4158 DALE BLVD 5.6 miles
DALE CITY, VA 22193
3990 FETTLER PARK DR 6.2 miles
DUMFRIES, VA 22025
17017 DUMFRIES RD 7.1 miles
DUMFRIES, VA 22025
14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101 7.5 miles
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
9003 CHURCH ST 7.9 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
3928 LANSING CT 7.9 miles
DUMFRIES, VA 22026
17932 FRALEY BLVD STE 405 8.1 miles
DUMFRIES, VA 22026
8773 MATHIS AVE 8.7 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
8694 CENTREVILLE RD 8.7 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
2080 Daniel Stuart Square, 8.9 miles
Woodbridge, VA 22191
8714 SUDLEY RD 9.1 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203 9.3 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
8685 Sudley Rd, 9.3 miles
Manassas, VA 20110
8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104 9.3 miles
MANASSAS, VA 20110
14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR 9.6 miles
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191
216 Locust St 10.1 miles
Occaquan, VA 22125
422 GARRISONVILLE RD 11.4 miles
STAFFORD, VA 22554
608 Garrisonville Rd, Suite 101 11.5 miles
Stafford, VA 22554
6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200 13.1 miles
CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
7839 ROLLING RD STE A 14.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
7588 GARDNER PARK DR 14.4 miles
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101 14.4 miles
Gainesville, VA 20155
11848 Robertson Farm Circle 15.1 miles
Fairfax, VA 22030
6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ 15.3 miles
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
12713 SHOPPES LN 15.5 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 15.9 miles
Fairfax, VA 22030
10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 15.9 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
10560 MAIN ST 15.9 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 16.8 miles
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 17.1 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 17.4 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
5510 ALMA LN STE 200 17.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
1411 H SERVICE RD 17.7 miles
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
5501 BACKLICK RD 17.8 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
6200 STATION DR 18.0 miles
BEALETON, VA 22712
5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 18.2 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 18.3 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD 18.5 miles
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 18.9 miles
Fairfax, VA 22031
6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 19.2 miles
Annandale, VA 22003
3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 19.2 miles
Fairfax, VA 22031
8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 19.2 miles
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB 19.6 miles
CHANTILLY, VA 20152
493 BLACKWELL RD STE 202 19.8 miles
WARRENTON, VA 20186
3059 MARSHALL HALL RD 19.8 miles
BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616
6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 19.9 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
170 W SHIRLEY AVE 20.3 miles
WARRENTON, VA 20186
75 W LEE HWY 20.3 miles
WARRENTON, VA 20186
100 MAPLE AVE E 20.4 miles
VIENNA, VA 22180
500 HOSPITAL DR 20.5 miles
WARRENTON, VA 20186
15 S GATEWAY DR STE 101 20.7 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22406
8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 20.7 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 20.7 miles
Alexandria, VA 22306
5130 DUKE ST STE 10 20.9 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
4527 DUKE ST 21.5 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
4320 SEMINARY RD 22.1 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 22.1 miles
HERNDON, VA 20170
920 W BROAD ST STE B 22.1 miles
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 22.5 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 22.5 miles
Falls Church, VA 22044
2216 PRINCESS ANNE ST STE 100 22.6 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 22.7 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
330 WHITE OAK RD 22.7 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22405
121B PARK HILL DR 22.8 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
208 ELDEN ST 22.9 miles
HERNDON, VA 20170
106 Elden St Ste 18b, 22.9 miles
Herndon, VA 20170
1011 Care Way, Suite 101 23.0 miles
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
1135 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY 23.1 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
1071 CARE WAY STE 201 23.1 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 23.4 miles
STERLING, VA 20166
225 REINEKERS LN 23.5 miles
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
1235 CENTRAL PARK BLVD 23.7 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 24.2 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 24.3 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
992 BRAGG RD 24.3 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
4117 PLANK RD 24.7 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
4900 PLANK RD 24.9 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
3301 WILSON BLVD 24.9 miles
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
12101 CAROL LN 24.9 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
Onsite only 25.0 miles
Ashburn, VA 20148
403 CHARLES ST 3 25.0 miles
LA PLATA, MD 20646
5825 PLANK RD STE 105 25.1 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
2511 SALEM CHURCH RD 25.4 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 25.8 miles
Ashburn, VA 20147
21785 FILIGREE CT 25.8 miles
ASHBURN, VA 20147
6628 WAGON DR 25.9 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 26.0 miles
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
201 CENTENNIAL ST B1 26.1 miles
LA PLATA, MD 20646
46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 26.7 miles
STERLING, VA 20164
21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 27.0 miles
STERLING, VA 20166
10620 SPOTSYLVANIA AVE 27.2 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22408
21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 27.4 miles
STERLING, VA 20165
10524 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 100 27.4 miles
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
10671 COURTHOUSE RD 27.5 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 27.5 miles
Sterling, VA 20165
2440 M St NW Ste 414, 27.7 miles
Washington, DC 20037
2029 K ST NW STE 301 28.0 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 28.1 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 28.2 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 28.2 miles
Washington, DC 20036
815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 28.2 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
10009 SOUTHPOINT PKWY STE 200 28.3 miles
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22407
3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104 28.4 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104, 28.4 miles
Waldorf, MD 20602
2 LYNDHURST CT 28.9 miles
STERLING, VA 20165
9761 Courthouse Rd 28.9 miles
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
4545 Spotsylvania Parkway, 29.1 miles
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
5606 HOLTON LN 29.2 miles
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
911 U ST NW 29.4 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
PO BOX 59815 29.5 miles
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
3070 HEATHCOTE RD 29.6 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201 29.7 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 30.0 miles
CLINTON, MD 20735
3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 30.2 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 30.2 miles
WALDORF, MD 20601
8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 30.6 miles
BETHESDA, MD 20814
920 VARNUM ST NE 31.8 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 32.0 miles
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
302 E DAVIS ST 32.1 miles
CULPEPER, VA 22701
1420 S MAIN ST 32.5 miles
CULPEPER, VA 22701
1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 32.7 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 32.9 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 33.0 miles
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100 33.1 miles
LEESBURG, VA 20175
952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE 33.2 miles
LEESBURG, VA 20176
51 CATOCTIN CIR NE 33.2 miles
LEESBURG, VA 20176
211 S King St Suite C, 33.4 miles
Leesburg, VA 20175
501 SUNSET LN 33.4 miles
CULPEPER, VA 22701
1200 SUNSET LN STE 2210 33.4 miles
CULPEPER, VA 22701
9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 33.7 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
767 MADISON RD STE 101 33.7 miles
CULPEPER, VA 22701
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 34.0 miles
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
6370 SPRINGFIELD PLZ 34.1 miles
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 34.4 miles
Rockville, MD 20850
11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 34.5 miles
WHEATON, MD 20902
15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 34.6 miles
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 35.0 miles
Rockville, MD 20850
9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 35.7 miles
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 36.0 miles
LANDOVER, MD 20785
1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 36.2 miles
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
8945 N WESTLAND DR 37.1 miles
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 37.1 miles
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
803 RUSSELL AVE 37.7 miles
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Onsite Only 37.8 miles
Hughesville, MD 20637
6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 37.8 miles
College Park, MD 20740
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 38.2 miles
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 38.2 miles
LARGO, MD 20774
12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 38.2 miles
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
11947 WINGED FOOT CT 38.4 miles
WALDORF, MD 20602
3510 HEIDI LN 38.4 miles
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 38.5 miles
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
7933 BELLE POINT DR 38.6 miles
GREENBELT, MD 20770
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 38.6 miles
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
10452 BALTIMORE AVE 38.7 miles
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 38.9 miles
LANHAM, MD 20706
Onsite Only 39.4 miles
Largo, MD 20774
12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 39.4 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
4729 SELLMAN RD 39.4 miles
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 39.6 miles
Germantown, MD 20876
10117 PALAMAR DR 40.5 miles
LANHAM, MD 20706
13823 OUTLET DR 40.5 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 41.1 miles
OLNEY, MD 20832
12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 41.3 miles
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
3676 Alpen Greenway 42.3 miles
Burtonsville, MD 20866
3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 43.0 miles
BOWIE, MD 20716
4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 44.0 miles
Bowie, MD 20716
P. O. BOX 376 44.4 miles
LAUREL, MD 20725
120 N COMMERCE AVE STE 102 44.7 miles
FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
842 N SHENANDOAH AVE 45.5 miles
FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
8768 SUSINI DR 45.5 miles
LAUREL, MD 20723
1430 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD STE 6 45.5 miles
HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639
995 PRINCE FREDERICK BLVD #107 45.6 miles
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD 20678
130 HOSPITAL RD 45.9 miles
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD 20678
110 HOSPITAL RD STE 310 45.9 miles
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD 20678
96 ARMORY RD STE 102 46.6 miles
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD 20678
On-site ONLY 46.7 miles
LAUREL, MD 20724
25500 POINT LOOKOUT RD 49.2 miles
LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 49.7 miles
Columbia, MD 21044
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 Independent Hill, VA 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 Independent Hill, VA 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 Independent Hill, VA 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 Independent Hill, VA 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 Independent Hill, VA 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: Independent Hill, Virginia
Independent Hill is an unincorporated town in Prince William County, Virginia. It is located along State Route 234 at the intersection with Joplin Road. The only visible remaining businesses seem to be Samsky's Market (also a Citgo gas station) and Crosby's Crab Company. In early 2006, a realignment of 234 bypassed the town, leaving it on a side road. The greater Independent Hill area is defined by the Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 7,419 as of 2010.
Along with the two businesses listed above, Independent Hill is also the home of the Prince William County School Board Complex. The administrative, support, and maintenance personnel of the school system report there.