Charlotte, NC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 445,297

Median Age: 34.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Charlotte: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (7.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.4% for Black residents, 21.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.6% for American Indian residents, 25.7% for other race residents, 18.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (5.1%), German (3.9%), English (3.7%), Irish (3.3%), African (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.8%).

Land Area: 242.3 square miles.

The Catawba Native Americans were the first known historic tribe to settle Mecklenburg County (in the Charlotte area) and were first recorded around 1567 in Spanish records. By 1759 half the Catawba tribe had died from smallpox, which was endemic among Europeans, because the Catawba had not acquired immunity to the new disease. At the time of their largest population, Catawba people numbered 10,000, but by 1826 their total population had dropped to 110.

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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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1100 S MINT ST STE 115 0.7 miles

1100 S MINT ST STE 115
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

801 BAXTER ST 0.8 miles

801 BAXTER ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

1614 SOUTH BLVD 1.2 miles

1614 SOUTH BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

820 EAST BLVD STE 818 1.5 miles

820 EAST BLVD STE 818
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
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1918 RANDOLPH RD Ste 175 1.6 miles

1918 RANDOLPH RD Ste 175
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
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1928 RANDOLPH RD STE 109 1.6 miles

1928 RANDOLPH RD STE 109
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
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2628 STATESVILLE AVE 2.1 miles

2628 STATESVILLE AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
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REMIT ONLY: P.O. BOX 601591 2.7 miles

REMIT ONLY: P.O. BOX 601591
CHARLOTTE, NC 28260
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3250 WILKINSON BLVD UNIT I 2.9 miles

3250 WILKINSON BLVD UNIT I
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
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4221 TUCKASEEGEE RD 3.2 miles

4221 TUCKASEEGEE RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
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3541 Randolph Rd Ste 110, 3.2 miles

3541 Randolph Rd Ste 110,
Charlotte, NC 28211
Categories: Charlotte NC

402 E SUGAR CREEK RD 3.4 miles

402 E SUGAR CREEK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

4016 WILKINSON BLVD STE C 3.7 miles

4016 WILKINSON BLVD STE C
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
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231 S SHARON AMITY RD 4.3 miles

231 S SHARON AMITY RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
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5410 N TRYON ST 4.3 miles

5410 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
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5736 N TRYON ST STE 226-C 4.7 miles

5736 N TRYON ST STE 226-C
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
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4600 HOLBROOK DR 4.9 miles

4600 HOLBROOK DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
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2407 DERITA AVE 5.4 miles

2407 DERITA AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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6111 RUMPLE RD 5.4 miles

6111 RUMPLE RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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5717 ALBEMARLE RD 5.5 miles

5717 ALBEMARLE RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
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6101 IDLEWILD RD 5.6 miles

6101 IDLEWILD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
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6407 IDLEWILD RD STE 211 5.8 miles

6407 IDLEWILD RD STE 211
CHARLOTTE, NC 28212
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2533 PENNINGER CIR 6.7 miles

2533 PENNINGER CIR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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5031G W WT HARRIS BLVD 7.5 miles

5031G W WT HARRIS BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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8310 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE G 7.5 miles

8310 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE G
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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8800 N TRYON ST 7.8 miles

8800 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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2136 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD STE B 8.0 miles

2136 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD STE B
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
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10806 REAMES RD STE I 8.2 miles

10806 REAMES RD STE I
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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8943 S TRYON ST UNIT K 8.2 miles

8943 S TRYON ST UNIT K
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
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9200 HARRIS CORNERS PKWY STE K 8.2 miles

9200 HARRIS CORNERS PKWY STE K
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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8500 ANDREW CARNEGIE BLVD 8.3 miles

8500 ANDREW CARNEGIE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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7004 SMITH CORNERS BLVD STE A 8.4 miles

7004 SMITH CORNERS BLVD STE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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378 CROMPTON ST 8.6 miles

378 CROMPTON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
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9332 S TRYON ST 8.7 miles

9332 S TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
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10616 METROMONT PKWY STE 102 8.7 miles

10616 METROMONT PKWY STE 102
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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228 WESTINGHOUSE BLVD ste 111 8.9 miles

228 WESTINGHOUSE BLVD ste 111
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
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2728 W MALLARD CREEK CHURCH RD STE 300 9.0 miles

2728 W MALLARD CREEK CHURCH RD STE 300
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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9720 S TRYON ST 9.0 miles

9720 S TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
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10210 COULOAK DR STE E 9.1 miles

10210 COULOAK DR STE E
CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
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7810 PROVIDENCE RD STE 102 9.1 miles

7810 PROVIDENCE RD STE 102
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
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10512 PARK RD STE 107 9.4 miles

10512 PARK RD STE 107
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

9600 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD 9.6 miles

9600 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Categories: MATTHEWS NC

8318 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS RD STE 708 9.7 miles

8318 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS RD STE 708
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
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11111 CARMEL COMMONS BLVD STE 205 9.8 miles

11111 CARMEL COMMONS BLVD STE 205
CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

332 SAM NEWELL RD STE 1100 10.2 miles

332 SAM NEWELL RD STE 1100
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Categories: MATTHEWS NC

5435 PROSPERITY CHURCH RD STE 100 10.3 miles

5435 PROSPERITY CHURCH RD STE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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1500 MATTHEWS TWNSHP PKWY#1147 10.4 miles

1500 MATTHEWS TWNSHP PKWY#1147
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Categories: MATTHEWS NC

15830 JOHN J DELANEY DR STE 140 11.7 miles

15830 JOHN J DELANEY DR STE 140
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
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10545 BLAIR RD 11.9 miles

10545 BLAIR RD
MINT HILL, NC 28227
Categories: MINT HILL NC

14214 Ballantyne Lake Rd Ste 100 12.1 miles

14214 Ballantyne Lake Rd Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
Categories: Charlotte NC

11840 Southmore Dr Suite 300 12.1 miles

11840 Southmore Dr Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28277
Categories: Charlotte NC

8520 PIT STOP CT NW STE 30 12.2 miles

8520 PIT STOP CT NW STE 30
CONCORD, NC 28027
Categories: CONCORD NC

201 HUNTERSVILLE CONCORD RD 12.4 miles

201 HUNTERSVILLE CONCORD RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

14231 MARKET SQUARE DR STE C2 12.6 miles

14231 MARKET SQUARE DR STE C2
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

14330 OAKHILL PARK LN #125 12.7 miles

14330 OAKHILL PARK LN #125
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

4415 HIGHWAY 49 S 12.7 miles

4415 HIGHWAY 49 S
HARRISBURG, NC 28075
Categories: HARRISBURG NC

9824 HIGHLANDS CROSSING DR 14.2 miles

9824 HIGHLANDS CROSSING DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
Categories: CHARLOTTE NC

16455 STATESVILLE RD 14.7 miles

16455 STATESVILLE RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

16511 NORTHCROSS DR STE A 14.8 miles

16511 NORTHCROSS DR STE A
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

9816 SAM FURR RD 14.9 miles

9816 SAM FURR RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

2007 CRANSTON CROSSING PL 15.0 miles

2007 CRANSTON CROSSING PL
INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079
Categories: INDIAN TRAIL NC

1690 HIGHWAY 160 W 15.2 miles

1690 HIGHWAY 160 W
FORT MILL, SC 29708
Categories: FORT MILL SC

9718A SAM FURR RD 15.3 miles

9718A SAM FURR RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Categories: HUNTERSVILLE NC

3009 ENDERBURY DR 15.5 miles

3009 ENDERBURY DR
INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079
Categories: INDIAN TRAIL NC

6030 W HIGHWAY 74 Ste. A 15.8 miles

6030 W HIGHWAY 74 Ste. A
INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079
Categories: INDIAN TRAIL NC

502 SIXTH BAXTER XING 16.0 miles

502 SIXTH BAXTER XING
FORT MILL, SC 29708
Categories: FORT MILL SC

391 GEORGE W LILES PKWY NW 16.4 miles

391 GEORGE W LILES PKWY NW
CONCORD, NC 28027
Categories: CONCORD NC

603 COX RD 16.6 miles

603 COX RD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

224 S NEW HOPE RD STE F 17.3 miles

224 S NEW HOPE RD STE F
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

640 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 206 17.3 miles

640 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 206
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

2555 COURT DR STE 120 GASTON PROFESSIONAL BLDG 17.4 miles

2555 COURT DR STE 120 GASTON PROFESSIONAL BLDG
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

681 CABARRUS AVE W 17.9 miles

681 CABARRUS AVE W
CONCORD, NC 28027
Categories: CONCORD NC

3680 ROBINWOOD RD 18.3 miles

3680 ROBINWOOD RD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Categories: GASTONIA NC

12925 HIGHWAY 601 STE 300 18.4 miles

12925 HIGHWAY 601 STE 300
MIDLAND, NC 28107
Categories: MIDLAND NC

1393 CELANESE RD 19.3 miles

1393 CELANESE RD
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

1821 ROCKY RIVER RD N 19.6 miles

1821 ROCKY RIVER RD N
MONROE, NC 28110
Categories: MONROE NC

888 CHURCH ST N 19.7 miles

888 CHURCH ST N
CONCORD, NC 28025
Categories: CONCORD NC

4536 LANDMARK DR 19.8 miles

4536 LANDMARK DR
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

3016 OLD CHARLOTTE HWY STE C 20.2 miles

3016 OLD CHARLOTTE HWY STE C
MONROE, NC 28110
Categories: MONROE NC

2174 CHERRY RD 20.2 miles

2174 CHERRY RD
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

2460 INDIA HOOK RD STE 101 20.2 miles

2460 INDIA HOOK RD STE 101
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

478 COPPERFIELD BLVD 20.9 miles

478 COPPERFIELD BLVD
CONCORD, NC 28025
Categories: CONCORD NC

1585 FORNEY CREEK PKWY 21.0 miles

1585 FORNEY CREEK PKWY
DENVER, NC 28037
Categories: DENVER NC

1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE STE 201 21.2 miles

1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE STE 201
CONCORD, NC 28025
Categories: CONCORD NC

1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE STE 202 21.2 miles

1090 NE GATEWAY CT NE STE 202
CONCORD, NC 28025
Categories: CONCORD NC

2242 W ROOSEVELT BLVD 22.0 miles

2242 W ROOSEVELT BLVD
MONROE, NC 28110
Categories: MONROE NC

103 STANLY PKWY STE C 22.0 miles

103 STANLY PKWY STE C
LOCUST, NC 28097
Categories: LOCUST NC

1 MEDICAL PARK DR 22.0 miles

1 MEDICAL PARK DR
CHESTER, SC 29706
Categories: CHESTER SC

725 CHERRY RD STE 140 22.1 miles

725 CHERRY RD STE 140
ROCK HILL, SC 29732
Categories: ROCK HILL SC

171 FAIRVIEW RD 22.2 miles

171 FAIRVIEW RD
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

134 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 102 22.3 miles

134 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 102
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

2266 N HIGHWAY 16 22.8 miles

2266 N HIGHWAY 16
DENVER, NC 28037
Categories: DENVER NC

157 PROFESSIONAL PARK DR STE A 22.9 miles

157 PROFESSIONAL PARK DR STE A
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

294 N HIGHWAY 16 23.0 miles

294 N HIGHWAY 16
DENVER, NC 28037
Categories: DENVER NC

357 WILLIAMSON RD 24.6 miles

357 WILLIAMSON RD
MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

128 E PLAZA DR STE 3 25.0 miles

128 E PLAZA DR STE 3
MOORESVILLE, NC 28115
Categories: MOORESVILLE NC

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Charlotte, NC, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Charlotte, NC locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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How to schedule a drug test in Charlotte, NC

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Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Charlotte, NC - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Charlotte, NC centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Charlotte, NC

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Charlotte, NC

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Charlotte, NC locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Charlotte, NC?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Charlotte, NC

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Charlotte, NC.

Drug Testing Locations in Charlotte, NC

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Charlotte, NC have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Charlotte, NC specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

On the road or vacation? No worries! We can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Charlotte, NC?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Charlotte, NC is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 859,035, making it the 17th-most populous city in the United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area's population ranks 22nd in the U.S., and had a 2016 population of 2,474,314. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2016 census-estimated population of 2,632,249.

Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as the country's fastest-growing metro area, with 888,000 new residents. Based on U.S. Census data from 2005 to 2015, it tops the 50 largest U.S. cities as the millennial hub. It is the second-largest city in the southeastern United States, just behind Jacksonville, Florida. It is the third-fastest-growing major city in the United States. It is listed as a "gamma" global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Residents are referred to as "Charlotteans".

Charlotte is home to the corporate headquarters of Bank of America and the east coast operations of Wells Fargo, which along with other financial institutions has made it the second-largest banking center in the United States since 1995.

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Population (female): 445,297

Median Age: 34.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Charlotte: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (7.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.4% for Black residents, 21.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.6% for American Indian residents, 25.7% for other race residents, 18.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (5.1%), German (3.9%), English (3.7%), Irish (3.3%), African (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.8%).

Land Area: 242.3 square miles.

The Catawba Native Americans were the first known historic tribe to settle Mecklenburg County (in the Charlotte area) and were first recorded around 1567 in Spanish records. By 1759 half the Catawba tribe had died from smallpox, which was endemic among Europeans, because the Catawba had not acquired immunity to the new disease. At the time of their largest population, Catawba people numbered 10,000, but by 1826 their total population had dropped to 110.

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