Wheat Ridge, CO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 31,294 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -4.9%

Population (male): 14,666

Population (female): 16,628

Median Age: 42.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wheat Ridge: 112.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.4% for Black residents, 17.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.3% for American Indian residents, 30.8% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 9.5% for other race residents, 13.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (16.4%), English (7.3%), American (6.9%), Irish (5.4%), Italian (4.8%), European (2.6%).

Land Area: 9.09 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $54,808 (it was $38,983 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,319 (it was $22,636 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $365,562 (it was $165,000 in 2000) Wheat Ridge:$365,562CO:$348,900

Races:
      White alone - 23,356 - 73.2%
      Hispanic - 7,220 - 22.6%
      Two or more races - 511 - 1.6%
      Asian alone - 484 - 1.5%
      Black alone - 163 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 143 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 62 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 14 - 0.04%

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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, Wheat Ridge, CO

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

8995 W 44TH AVE 1.3 miles

8995 W 44TH AVE
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Categories: WHEAT RIDGE CO

ONSITE TESTING ONLY 3924 Wolff St 1.6 miles

ONSITE TESTING ONLY 3924 Wolff St
Denver, CO 80212
Categories: Denver CO

6750 W 52ND AVE STE F 1.7 miles

6750 W 52ND AVE STE F
ARVADA, CO 80002
Categories: ARVADA CO

7450 W 52ND AVE UNIT H 1.7 miles

7450 W 52ND AVE UNIT H
ARVADA, CO 80002
Categories: ARVADA CO

5275 MARSHALL ST STE 201 1.9 miles

5275 MARSHALL ST STE 201
ARVADA, CO 80002
Categories: ARVADA CO

2420 W 26TH AVE STE200D 3.1 miles

2420 W 26TH AVE STE200D
DENVER, CO 80211
Categories: DENVER CO

2490 W 26TH AVE STE 200A 3.3 miles

2490 W 26TH AVE STE 200A
DENVER, CO 80211
Categories: DENVER CO

605 PARFET ST STE 103 3.5 miles

605 PARFET ST STE 103
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

11185 W 6TH AVE 3.7 miles

11185 W 6TH AVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

7500 W MISSISSIPPI AVE STE A 230 3.8 miles

7500 W MISSISSIPPI AVE STE A 230
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

1515 Wazee Ste D 4.2 miles

1515 Wazee Ste D
Denver, CO 80202
Categories: Denver CO

200 UNION BLVD STE 318 4.3 miles

200 UNION BLVD STE 318
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

1730 BLAKE ST STE 100 4.4 miles

1730 BLAKE ST STE 100
DENVER, CO 80202
Categories: DENVER CO

10600 W ALAMEDA AVE STE L8 4.4 miles

10600 W ALAMEDA AVE STE L8
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

11600 W 2ND PL 4.5 miles

11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

120 BRYANT ST 4.5 miles

120 BRYANT ST
DENVER, CO 80219
Categories: DENVER CO

1670 BROADWAY 28TH FL 4.9 miles

1670 BROADWAY 28TH FL
DENVER, CO 80202
Categories: DENVER CO

7585 W ARKANSAS AVE STE B 5.1 miles

7585 W ARKANSAS AVE STE B
LAKEWOOD, CO 80232
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

8842 W 79TH AVE 5.3 miles

8842 W 79TH AVE
ARVADA, CO 80005
Categories: ARVADA CO

777 BANNOCK ST 5.3 miles

777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Categories: DENVER CO

3801 BRIGHTON BLVD 5.4 miles

3801 BRIGHTON BLVD
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

8120 SHERIDAN BLVD STE 302A 5.5 miles

8120 SHERIDAN BLVD STE 302A
WESTMINSTER, CO 80003
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

420 E 58TH AVE STE 111 5.6 miles

420 E 58TH AVE STE 111
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

7290 SAMUEL DR STE 114 5.7 miles

7290 SAMUEL DR STE 114
DENVER, CO 80221
Categories: DENVER CO

1835 FRANKLIN ST 5.9 miles

1835 FRANKLIN ST
DENVER, CO 80218
Categories: DENVER CO

1920 HIGH ST 6.1 miles

1920 HIGH ST
DENVER, CO 80218
Categories: DENVER CO

695 S Broadway, 6.3 miles

695 S Broadway,
Denver, CO 80209
Categories: Denver CO

2551 W 84TH AVE 6.5 miles

2551 W 84TH AVE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

8510 BRYANT ST STE 360 6.7 miles

8510 BRYANT ST STE 360
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

6080 W 92ND AVE 6.8 miles

6080 W 92ND AVE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

1030 Johnson Rd Ste 290 6.8 miles

1030 Johnson Rd Ste 290
Golden, CO 80401
Categories: Golden CO

1212 S BROADWAY STE 150 6.9 miles

1212 S BROADWAY STE 150
DENVER, CO 80210
Categories: DENVER CO

2419 E 5TH AVE 7.0 miles

2419 E 5TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80206
Categories: DENVER CO

8333 GREENWOOD BLVD ste 215 7.0 miles

8333 GREENWOOD BLVD ste 215
DENVER, CO 80221
Categories: DENVER CO

500 E 84TH AVE STE B-14 7.6 miles

500 E 84TH AVE STE B-14
THORNTON, CO 80229
Categories: THORNTON CO

8515 PEARL ST STE 300 7.8 miles

8515 PEARL ST STE 300
THORNTON, CO 80229
Categories: THORNTON CO

3900 S WADSWORTH BLVD STE 325 8.2 miles

3900 S WADSWORTH BLVD STE 325
LAKEWOOD, CO 80235
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

5855 E STAPLETON DR N Ste A130 8.3 miles

5855 E STAPLETON DR N Ste A130
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

9195 GRANT ST STE 100 8.4 miles

9195 GRANT ST STE 100
THORNTON, CO 80229
Categories: THORNTON CO

9669 HURON ST STE 201 8.5 miles

9669 HURON ST STE 201
THORNTON, CO 80260
Categories: THORNTON CO

875 S COLORADO BLVD 8.5 miles

875 S COLORADO BLVD
DENVER, CO 80246
Categories: DENVER CO

5720 HOLLY ST 8.6 miles

5720 HOLLY ST
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Categories: COMMERCE CITY CO

469 S CHERRY ST STE 101 8.6 miles

469 S CHERRY ST STE 101
DENVER, CO 80246
Categories: DENVER CO

550 THORNTON PKWY STE 110 8.8 miles

550 THORNTON PKWY STE 110
THORNTON, CO 80229
Categories: THORNTON CO

901 W HAMPDEN AVE UNIT 103 8.9 miles

901 W HAMPDEN AVE UNIT 103
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
Categories: ENGLEWOOD CO

730 W HAMPDEN AVE STE 200 8.9 miles

730 W HAMPDEN AVE STE 200
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
Categories: ENGLEWOOD CO

4101 E LOUISIANA AVE STE 100 8.9 miles

4101 E LOUISIANA AVE STE 100
DENVER, CO 80246
Categories: DENVER CO

6750 E STAPLETON DR S 8.9 miles

6750 E STAPLETON DR S
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

6900 E 47TH AVENUE DR STE 100 8.9 miles

6900 E 47TH AVENUE DR STE 100
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

3738 W PRINCETON CIR 9.0 miles

3738 W PRINCETON CIR
DENVER, CO 80236
Categories: DENVER CO

125 E Hampden Ave 9.2 miles

125 E Hampden Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
Categories: Englewood CO

1050 W 104TH AVE 9.2 miles

1050 W 104TH AVE
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
Categories: NORTHGLENN CO

499 E HAMPDEN AVE STE 290 9.3 miles

499 E HAMPDEN AVE STE 290
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Categories: ENGLEWOOD CO

1780 S Bellaire St Ste 302 9.3 miles

1780 S Bellaire St Ste 302
DENVER, CO 80222
Categories: DENVER CO

5101 QUEBEC ST 9.4 miles

5101 QUEBEC ST
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Categories: COMMERCE CITY CO

3601 S CLARKSON ST 9.5 miles

3601 S CLARKSON ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Categories: ENGLEWOOD CO

7000 W 117th Ave Unit B 9.9 miles

7000 W 117th Ave Unit B
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

11172 HURON ST STE 19 10.1 miles

11172 HURON ST STE 19
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
Categories: NORTHGLENN CO

11310 Huron St, Suite 220 10.3 miles

11310 Huron St, Suite 220
Northglenn, CO 80234
Categories: Northglenn CO

4590 W 121ST AVE 10.4 miles

4590 W 121ST AVE
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

290 NICKEL ST STE 200 10.7 miles

290 NICKEL ST STE 200
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

P O Box 179 Mail Stop 1398 11.0 miles

P O Box 179 Mail Stop 1398
Littleton, CO 80201
Categories: Littleton CO

799 Highway 287, Suite F 11.1 miles

799 Highway 287, Suite F
Broomfield, CO 80020
Categories: Broomfield CO

899 US HIGHWAY 287 STE 500 11.2 miles

899 US HIGHWAY 287 STE 500
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

12213 PECOS ST #600 11.2 miles

12213 PECOS ST #600
WESTMINSTER, CO 80234
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

6179 S Balsam Way, Suite 240 11.2 miles

6179 S Balsam Way, Suite 240
Littleton, CO 80123
Categories: Littleton CO

10515 E 40TH AVE STE 105 11.2 miles

10515 E 40TH AVE STE 105
DENVER, CO 80239
Categories: DENVER CO

5590 HAVANA ST STE A 11.4 miles

5590 HAVANA ST STE A
DENVER, CO 80239
Categories: DENVER CO

150 TESON ST 11.5 miles

150 TESON ST
DENVER, CO 80233
Categories: DENVER CO

500 SUMMIT BLVD 11.7 miles

500 SUMMIT BLVD
BROOMFIELD, CO 80021
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

3350 Peoria Street Ste 190 12.2 miles

3350 Peoria Street Ste 190
Aurora, CO 80011
Categories: Aurora CO

3545 S TAMARAC DR STE 130 12.3 miles

3545 S TAMARAC DR STE 130
DENVER, CO 80237
Categories: DENVER CO

12445 E 39TH AVE UNIT 311 12.4 miles

12445 E 39TH AVE UNIT 311
DENVER, CO 80239
Categories: DENVER CO

10355 E ILIFF AVE 12.8 miles

10355 E ILIFF AVE
DENVER, CO 80247
Categories: DENVER CO

PO BOX 1769 13.2 miles

PO BOX 1769
COMM CITY, CO 80037
Categories: COMM CITY CO

2275 E ARAPAHOE RD STE 205 13.2 miles

2275 E ARAPAHOE RD STE 205
CENTENNIAL, CO 80122
Categories: CENTENNIAL CO

20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 100 13.5 miles

20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 100
LITTLETON, CO 80120
Categories: LITTLETON CO

20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 300 13.5 miles

20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 300
LITTLETON, CO 80120
Categories: LITTLETON CO

3033 S PARKER RD STE 800 13.7 miles

3033 S PARKER RD STE 800
AURORA, CO 80014
Categories: AURORA CO

7700 S BROADWAY 13.8 miles

7700 S BROADWAY
LITTLETON, CO 80122
Categories: LITTLETON CO

8200 E BELLEVIEW AVE 13.9 miles

8200 E BELLEVIEW AVE
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
Categories: GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO

1411 S Potomac St, Suite 290 14.0 miles

1411 S Potomac St, Suite 290
Aurora, CO 80012
Categories: Aurora CO

13650 E MISSISSIPPI AVE STE 100 14.0 miles

13650 E MISSISSIPPI AVE STE 100
AURORA, CO 80012
Categories: AURORA CO

2323 S TROY ST STE 01-301 14.1 miles

2323 S TROY ST STE 01-301
AURORA, CO 80014
Categories: AURORA CO

1444 S Potomac St Ste 200 14.1 miles

1444 S Potomac St Ste 200
Aurora, CO 80012
Categories: Aurora CO

15235 E 38th Ave 14.2 miles

15235 E 38th Ave
AURORA, CO 80011
Categories: AURORA CO

1550 S POTOMAC, STE 325 14.2 miles

1550 S POTOMAC, STE 325
AURORA, CO 80012
Categories: AURORA CO

5650 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD STE 103 14.2 miles

5650 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD STE 103
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
Categories: GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO

3449 CHAMBERS RD STE B 14.2 miles

3449 CHAMBERS RD STE B
AURORA, CO 80011
Categories: AURORA CO

1701 CHAMBERS RD STE E 14.3 miles

1701 CHAMBERS RD STE E
AURORA, CO 80011
Categories: AURORA CO

6093 S QUEBEC ST STE 103 14.4 miles

6093 S QUEBEC ST STE 103
CENTENNIAL, CO 80111
Categories: CENTENNIAL CO

380 EMPIRE RD STE 120 14.5 miles

380 EMPIRE RD STE 120
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
Categories: LAFAYETTE CO

206 W COUNTY LINE RD STE 150 14.6 miles

206 W COUNTY LINE RD STE 150
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129
Categories: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO

8006 E ARAPAHOE RD UNIT 100 15.3 miles

8006 E ARAPAHOE RD UNIT 100
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
Categories: CENTENNIAL CO

1200 W South Boulder Rd Ste 103 15.3 miles

1200 W South Boulder Rd Ste 103
Lafayette, CO 80026
Categories: Lafayette CO

2000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD 15.4 miles

2000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
Categories: LAFAYETTE CO

11877 E Arapahoe Rd STE 200C 15.6 miles

11877 E Arapahoe Rd STE 200C
Centennial, CO 80111
Categories: Centennial CO

9620 E ARAPAHOE RD 15.9 miles

9620 E ARAPAHOE RD
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80112
Categories: GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO

10909 E ARAPAHOE RD STE A3 16.4 miles

10909 E ARAPAHOE RD STE A3
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
Categories: CENTENNIAL CO

8200 S QUEBEC ST # A3-103 16.4 miles

8200 S QUEBEC ST # A3-103
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
Categories: CENTENNIAL CO

7120 E 49TH AVE Sapp Brothers Truck Stop 16.7 miles

7120 E 49TH AVE Sapp Brothers Truck Stop
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Categories: COMMERCE CITY CO

9330 S UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 100 16.7 miles

9330 S UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 100
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126
Categories: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO

9330 S UNIVERSITY BLVD 16.7 miles

9330 S UNIVERSITY BLVD
LITTLETON, CO 80126
Categories: LITTLETON CO

Via croce di piperno N. 44 Naples 16.8 miles

Via croce di piperno N. 44 Naples
Italy, KS 80126
Categories: Italy KS

8671 S Quebec St, Suite 240 16.8 miles

8671 S Quebec St, Suite 240
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Categories: Highlands Ranch CO

5377 MANHATTAN CIRCLE #100 17.1 miles

5377 MANHATTAN CIRCLE #100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Categories: BOULDER CO

5387 Manhattan Cir, Suite 102 17.1 miles

5387 Manhattan Cir, Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80303
Categories: Boulder CO

12060 SABLE BLVD 17.2 miles

12060 SABLE BLVD
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Categories: BRIGHTON CO

16728 E Smoky Hill Rd 17.6 miles

16728 E Smoky Hill Rd
Centennial, CO 80015
Categories: Centennial CO

14000 E Arapahoe Rd Ste 160 17.8 miles

14000 E Arapahoe Rd Ste 160
Centennial, CO 80112
Categories: Centennial CO

18240 E 104TH AVE UNIT 205 18.1 miles

18240 E 104TH AVE UNIT 205
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Categories: COMMERCE CITY CO

18890 E HAMPDEN AVE 18.2 miles

18890 E HAMPDEN AVE
AURORA, CO 80013
Categories: AURORA CO

4800 BASELINE RD Ste D-106 18.2 miles

4800 BASELINE RD Ste D-106
BOULDER, CO 80303
Categories: BOULDER CO

4747 ARAPAHOE AVE 19.1 miles

4747 ARAPAHOE AVE
BOULDER, CO 80303
Categories: BOULDER CO

1500 28TH ST 19.6 miles

1500 28TH ST
BOULDER, CO 80303
Categories: BOULDER CO

1600 PRAIRIE CENTER PKWY 20.1 miles

1600 PRAIRIE CENTER PKWY
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Categories: BRIGHTON CO

20270 E SMOKY HILL RD 20.3 miles

20270 E SMOKY HILL RD
CENTENNIAL, CO 80015
Categories: CENTENNIAL CO

254 N 4TH AVE 20.8 miles

254 N 4TH AVE
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Categories: BRIGHTON CO

20971 E SMOKY HILL RD STE 105B 20.8 miles

20971 E SMOKY HILL RD STE 105B
CENTENNIAL, CO 80015
Categories: CENTENNIAL CO

3300 28TH ST 20.9 miles

3300 28TH ST
BOULDER, CO 80301
Categories: BOULDER CO

1100 BALSAM AVE 21.1 miles

1100 BALSAM AVE
BOULDER, CO 80304
Categories: BOULDER CO

2801 PURCELL ST 21.2 miles

2801 PURCELL ST
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Categories: BRIGHTON CO

6140 S GUN CLUB RD STE 202 22.0 miles

6140 S GUN CLUB RD STE 202
AURORA, CO 80016
Categories: AURORA CO

8400 PENA BLVD 22.1 miles

8400 PENA BLVD
DENVER, CO 80249
Categories: DENVER CO

8700 PENA BLVD RM 3284 22.3 miles

8700 PENA BLVD RM 3284
DENVER, CO 80249
Categories: DENVER CO

9395 CROWN CREST BLVD 22.4 miles

9395 CROWN CREST BLVD
PARKER, CO 80138
Categories: PARKER CO

209 4TH ST STE A-2 23.2 miles

209 4TH ST STE A-2
DACONO, CO 80514
Categories: DACONO CO

24300 E SMOKY HILL RD UNIT 120 23.6 miles

24300 E SMOKY HILL RD UNIT 120
AURORA, CO 80016
Categories: AURORA CO

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 Wheat Ridge, CO 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 Wheat Ridge, CO 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 Wheat Ridge, CO 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 Wheat Ridge, CO 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 Wheat Ridge, CO 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.


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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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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: Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Wheat Ridge is a Home Rule Municipality located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Wheat Ridge is a western suburb of Denver. The Wheat Ridge Municipal Center is approximately 5 miles (8 km) west-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The city had a population of 30,166 as of the 2010 Census.

Although Wheat Ridge is a relatively young incorporated city, it has a history based on agriculture and the community’s location along regional travel routes. It grew from a popular rest stop for travelers during the Gold Rush of the late 1850s to an agricultural and suburban community known as the “Carnation City” in the mid 1900s. As the residential areas of unincorporated Jefferson County grew to provide housing to the Denver workforce during the 1950s, the major transportation corridors extending from Denver developed with commercial services. During that era, the formation of numerous utility and fire protection districts provided these unincorporated areas with urban services. Eventually, due to the increasing annexation pressure from nearby municipalities, Wheat Ridge incorporated in 1969.

Wheat Ridge is located at 39°45?58?N 105°04?38?W? / ?39.76611°N 105.07722°W? / 39.76611; -105.07722 (39.7660980, -105.0772063) at an elevation of 5,459 feet (1,664 m). Located at the junction of Interstate 70 and Colorado State Highway 391 in central Colorado, the city is immediately west of Denver and 66 miles (106 km) north-northwest of Colorado Springs.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 31,294 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -4.9%

Population (male): 14,666

Population (female): 16,628

Median Age: 42.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wheat Ridge: 112.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.4% for Black residents, 17.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.3% for American Indian residents, 30.8% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 9.5% for other race residents, 13.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (16.4%), English (7.3%), American (6.9%), Irish (5.4%), Italian (4.8%), European (2.6%).

Land Area: 9.09 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $54,808 (it was $38,983 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,319 (it was $22,636 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $365,562 (it was $165,000 in 2000) Wheat Ridge:$365,562CO:$348,900

Races:
      White alone - 23,356 - 73.2%
      Hispanic - 7,220 - 22.6%
      Two or more races - 511 - 1.6%
      Asian alone - 484 - 1.5%
      Black alone - 163 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 143 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 62 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 14 - 0.04%

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