Merriam, KS Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 11,212 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +1.9%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $902.

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.4%), American (9.0%), Irish (7.3%), English (7.0%), European (3.7%), Northern European (1.6%).

Population Density:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.32 square miles (11.19 km2), all of it land.

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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 Testing Merriam, KS

10630B METCALF AVE 1.6 miles

10630B METCALF AVE
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

8901 W 74th St Ste 228, 2.0 miles

8901 W 74th St Ste 228,
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Categories: Shawnee Mission KS

7450 W Frontage Rd 2.1 miles

7450 W Frontage Rd
Merriam, KS 66203
Categories: Merriam KS

6416 LONG AVE 2.1 miles

6416 LONG AVE
SHAWNEE, KS 66216
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

12688 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY 2.1 miles

12688 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY
SHAWNEE, KS 66216
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

9361 West 75th Street, Building 5 2.2 miles

9361 West 75th Street, Building 5
Overland Park, KS 66204
Categories: Overland Park KS

2507 S 42ND ST 2.5 miles

2507 S 42ND ST
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

7917 BOND ST 3.0 miles

7917 BOND ST
LENEXA, KS 66214
Categories: LENEXA KS

8819 LONG ST 4.3 miles

8819 LONG ST
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

9040 QUIVIRA RD 4.4 miles

9040 QUIVIRA RD
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

9507 ANTIOCH RD 4.6 miles

9507 ANTIOCH RD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

7405 RENNER RD 5.0 miles

7405 RENNER RD
SHAWNEE, KS 66217
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

9000 WOODEND RD 5.4 miles

9000 WOODEND RD
EDWARDSVILLE, KS 66111
Categories: EDWARDSVILLE KS

2601 Midwest Dr 5.5 miles

2601 Midwest Dr
Kansas City, KS 66111
Categories: Kansas City KS

14809 W 95TH ST 5.8 miles

14809 W 95TH ST
LENEXA, KS 66215
Categories: LENEXA KS

3500 W 95TH ST 5.9 miles

3500 W 95TH ST
LEAWOOD, KS 66206
Categories: LEAWOOD KS

3917 BROADWAY BLVD STE A 5.9 miles

3917 BROADWAY BLVD STE A
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

15319 W 95TH ST 6.0 miles

15319 W 95TH ST
LENEXA, KS 66219
Categories: LENEXA KS

10500 QUIVIRA RD 6.1 miles

10500 QUIVIRA RD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66215
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

10550 Quivira Road, Suite 290 6.2 miles

10550 Quivira Road, Suite 290
Overland Park, KS 66215
Categories: Overland Park KS

6675 HOLMES, STE 460 6.3 miles

6675 HOLMES, STE 460
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

4214 KANSAS AVE 6.3 miles

4214 KANSAS AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

9201 WARD PKWY STE 200 6.4 miles

9201 WARD PKWY STE 200
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

4810 STATE AVE 6.4 miles

4810 STATE AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66102
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

10895 GRANDVIEW ST STE 220 6.5 miles

10895 GRANDVIEW ST STE 220
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

10895 GRANDVIEW ST 6.5 miles

10895 GRANDVIEW ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

3101 BROADWAY ST 6.5 miles

3101 BROADWAY ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6724 Troost Avenue, Suite 100 6.5 miles

6724 Troost Avenue, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64131
Categories: Kansas City MO

3901 RAINBOW BLVD RM G110 DELP 6.6 miles

3901 RAINBOW BLVD RM G110 DELP
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

7500 W 110th St Suite 400A 6.6 miles

7500 W 110th St Suite 400A
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St Ste 500 6.6 miles

7500 W 110th St Ste 500
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

7500 W 110th St 6.6 miles

7500 W 110th St
Overland Park, KS 66210
Categories: Overland Park KS

11007 METCALF AVE 6.7 miles

11007 METCALF AVE
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

Gryphon Compound gehind BBQ DFAC 7.0 miles

Gryphon Compound gehind BBQ DFAC
Bagram, KS 66210
Categories: Bagram KS

Bull and Bear Compound 7.0 miles

Bull and Bear Compound
Kandahar, KS 66210
Categories: Kandahar KS

1333 MEADOWLARK LN STE 200 7.1 miles

1333 MEADOWLARK LN STE 200
KANSAS CITY, KS 66102
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

11111 NALL AVE STE 218 7.2 miles

11111 NALL AVE STE 218
LEAWOOD, KS 66211
Categories: LEAWOOD KS

8701 TROOST AVE 7.3 miles

8701 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

200 SOUTHWEST BLVD 7.4 miles

200 SOUTHWEST BLVD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1650 BROADWAY ST 7.4 miles

1650 BROADWAY ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

1010 Carondelet Dr, Suite 325 7.7 miles

1010 Carondelet Dr, Suite 325
Kansas City, MO 64114
Categories: Kansas City MO

1000 CARONDELET DR 7.8 miles

1000 CARONDELET DR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

920 MAIN ST STE 300 8.1 miles

920 MAIN ST STE 300
KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 325 8.2 miles

12140 Nall Avenue, Suite 325
Overland Park, KS 66209
Categories: Overland Park KS

22334 W 66TH ST 8.2 miles

22334 W 66TH ST
SHAWNEE, KS 66226
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

6815 HILLTOP RD 8.2 miles

6815 HILLTOP RD
SHAWNEE, KS 66226
Categories: SHAWNEE KS

720 OAK ST 8.4 miles

720 OAK ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64106
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

PO BOX 25903 8.6 miles

PO BOX 25903
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66225
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

PO BOX 25902 8.6 miles

PO BOX 25902
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66225
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

PO BOX 2035 8.6 miles

PO BOX 2035
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 66201
Categories: SHAWNEE MISSION KS

7500 W 110thSt 8.6 miles

7500 W 110thSt
Overland Park, KS 66225
Categories: Overland Park KS

8929 PARALLEL PKWY 8.8 miles

8929 PARALLEL PKWY
KANSAS CITY, KS 66112
Categories: KANSAS CITY KS

1045 SWIFT AVE 9.5 miles

1045 SWIFT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

13110 S FOXRIDGE DR 9.8 miles

13110 S FOXRIDGE DR
OLATHE, KS 66062
Categories: OLATHE KS

8511 HILLCREST RD STE 100 9.9 miles

8511 HILLCREST RD STE 100
KANSAS CITY, MO 64138
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

4800 W 135th St Ste 190 10.0 miles

4800 W 135th St Ste 190
Leawood, KS 66224
Categories: Leawood KS

315 E 18TH AVE 10.2 miles

315 E 18TH AVE
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

2025 SWIFT AVE 10.3 miles

2025 SWIFT AVE
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

599 ARMOUR RD 10.4 miles

599 ARMOUR RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

10940 Parallel Pkwy Ste E, 10.5 miles

10940 Parallel Pkwy Ste E,
Kansas City, KS 66109
Categories: Kansas City KS

1135 E COTHRELL ST 10.6 miles

1135 E COTHRELL ST
OLATHE, KS 66061
Categories: OLATHE KS

2550 Lusk Dr 10.7 miles

2550 Lusk Dr
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

5811 E Truman Rd 10.9 miles

5811 E Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64126
Categories: Kansas City MO

13551 MADISON AVE 11.4 miles

13551 MADISON AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64145
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2700 Clay Edwards Drive Suite, 11.5 miles

2700 Clay Edwards Drive Suite,
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Categories: North Kansas City MO

14205 S LOCUST ST 11.5 miles

14205 S LOCUST ST
OLATHE, KS 66062
Categories: OLATHE KS

2800 CLAY EDWARDS DR 11.6 miles

2800 CLAY EDWARDS DR
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: NORTH KANSAS CITY MO

2700 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 120 11.6 miles

2700 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 120
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

7935 W 151ST ST 11.7 miles

7935 W 151ST ST
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223
Categories: OVERLAND PARK KS

12220 BLUE RIDGE EXT STE A 12.1 miles

12220 BLUE RIDGE EXT STE A
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
Categories: GRANDVIEW MO

6301 N LUCERNE AVE 12.1 miles

6301 N LUCERNE AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6401 E FRONT ST 12.4 miles

6401 E FRONT ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64120
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

6501 E COMMERCE AVE STE 110 12.5 miles

6501 E COMMERCE AVE STE 110
KANSAS CITY, MO 64120
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

9490 E STATE ROUTE 350 12.7 miles

9490 E STATE ROUTE 350
RAYTOWN, MO 64133
Categories: RAYTOWN MO

Akrel Compound 7th & India 12.9 miles

Akrel Compound 7th & India
Leatherneck, KS 66210
Categories: Leatherneck KS

13008 E US HIGHWAY 40 13.0 miles

13008 E US HIGHWAY 40
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

6344 N CHATHAM AVE 13.1 miles

6344 N CHATHAM AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

5330 N OAK TRFY STE 104 13.2 miles

5330 N OAK TRFY STE 104
KANSAS CITY, MO 64118
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

5400 North Oak, Suite 105 13.2 miles

5400 North Oak, Suite 105
Kansas City, MO 64118
Categories: Kansas City MO

13830 S US HIGHWAY 71 13.6 miles

13830 S US HIGHWAY 71
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
Categories: GRANDVIEW MO

20920 W 151st St Ste 203, 13.7 miles

20920 W 151st St Ste 203,
Olathe, KS 66061
Categories: Olathe KS

5008 NE 45TH TER 14.0 miles

5008 NE 45TH TER
KANSAS CITY, MO 64117
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

5841 NW 72ND ST 14.1 miles

5841 NW 72ND ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64151
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

4321 NE VIVION RD STE 100 14.4 miles

4321 NE VIVION RD STE 100
KANSAS CITY, MO 64119
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

215 S LYNN ST 15.7 miles

215 S LYNN ST
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

228 NW OLDHAM PKWY 17.3 miles

228 NW OLDHAM PKWY
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64081
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

10015 N Ambassador Dr Ste 100 17.5 miles

10015 N Ambassador Dr Ste 100
Kansas City, MO 64153
Categories: Kansas City MO

4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 110 17.8 miles

4731 South Cochise Drive, Suite 110
Independence, MO 64055
Categories: Independence MO

32 NE SYCAMORE ST 17.9 miles

32 NE SYCAMORE ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

4820 S ARROWHEAD DR 17.9 miles

4820 S ARROWHEAD DR
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

9411 N OAK TRAFFICWAY, STE 210 17.9 miles

9411 N OAK TRAFFICWAY, STE 210
KANSAS CITY, MO 64155
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

8421 Clint Drive, 18.1 miles

8421 Clint Drive,
Belton, MO 64012
Categories: Belton MO

3601 NE RALPH POWELL RD 18.2 miles

3601 NE RALPH POWELL RD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

19000 E EASTLAND CENTER CT STE 200 18.3 miles

19000 E EASTLAND CENTER CT STE 200
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

2741 NE McBaine Drive 18.4 miles

2741 NE McBaine Drive
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Categories: Lees Summit MO

19550 E 39th Suite 330, Center Point Medical Building 18.6 miles

19550 E 39th Suite 330, Center Point Medical Building
Independence, MO 64057
Categories: Independence MO

19550 E 39TH ST S Ste 230 18.6 miles

19550 E 39TH ST S Ste 230
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Categories: INDEPENDENCE MO

712 1ST TER 18.6 miles

712 1ST TER
LANSING, KS 66043
Categories: LANSING KS

8880 NE 82ND TER 18.8 miles

8880 NE 82ND TER
KANSAS CITY, MO 64158
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

8800 NW 112TH ST 18.9 miles

8800 NW 112TH ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64153
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

2741 NE MCBAIN DR STE A 19.0 miles

2741 NE MCBAIN DR STE A
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

805 NE RICE RD 19.1 miles

805 NE RICE RD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

1643 NE DOUGLAS ST 19.3 miles

1643 NE DOUGLAS ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063
Categories: LEES SUMMIT MO

9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 120, 19.3 miles

9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 120,
Kansas City, MO 64158
Categories: Kansas City MO

9151 NE 81ST TER STE 200 19.4 miles

9151 NE 81ST TER STE 200
KANSAS CITY, MO 64158
Categories: KANSAS CITY MO

402 W PINE ST STE F 19.6 miles

402 W PINE ST STE F
RAYMORE, MO 64083
Categories: RAYMORE MO

1860 N Church Rd 20.2 miles

1860 N Church Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
Categories: Liberty MO

380 LIMIT ST 21.6 miles

380 LIMIT ST
LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
Categories: LEAVENWORTH KS

1127 W MAIN ST 22.3 miles

1127 W MAIN ST
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

2521 GLENN HENDREN DR STE 202 22.5 miles

2521 GLENN HENDREN DR STE 202
LIBERTY, MO 64068
Categories: LIBERTY MO

804 N 7 HWY, STE B 22.6 miles

804 N 7 HWY, STE B
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

711 MARSHALL ST 23.0 miles

711 MARSHALL ST
LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
Categories: LEAVENWORTH KS

1001 6TH AVE STE 300 23.1 miles

1001 6TH AVE STE 300
LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
Categories: LEAVENWORTH KS

1215 NE CORONADO DR 23.9 miles

1215 NE CORONADO DR
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014
Categories: BLUE SPRINGS MO

131 W MILL ST STE 110 24.0 miles

131 W MILL ST STE 110
PLATTE CITY, MO 64079
Categories: PLATTE CITY MO

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Merriam, KS, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Merriam, KS 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 Merriam, KS 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 Merriam, KS

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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 Merriam, KS - 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 Merriam, KS 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 Merriam, KS

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 Merriam, KS

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 Merriam, KS locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Merriam, KS?

  • 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 Merriam, KS

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 Merriam, KS.

Drug Testing Locations in Merriam, KS

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Merriam, KS 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 Merriam, KS 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 Merriam, KS specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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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 Merriam, KS?

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 Merriam, KS 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: Merriam, Kansas

Merriam /?m?ri?m/ is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,003. Merriam is included in the Shawnee Mission postal designation. It is also the headquarters of Lee Jeans.

Merriam is located at 39°1?15?N 94°41?38?W? / ?39.02083°N 94.69389°W? / 39.02083; -94.69389 (39.020888, -94.693784). It is bordered by the cities of Overland Park to the east and south, Shawnee to the west, and Kansas City, Kansas to the north (in Wyandotte County); the city of Lenexa is less than a mile to the southwest. The city straddles approximately three miles of Interstate 35 from less than a mile southwest of its junction with Interstate 635 south to 75th Street. Shawnee Mission Parkway, an east-west road, nearly bisects the city. U.S. Routes 59 and 69 follow the Interstate to the south of the city and follow Shawnee Mission Parkway to the east from its junction with the Interstate. Turkey Creek, following a roughly parallel path to the Interstate, flows through the city.

As of the census of 2010, there were 11,003 people, 4,900 households, and 2,788 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,547.0 inhabitants per square mile (983.4/km2). There were 5,224 housing units at an average density of 1,209.3 per square mile (466.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.4% White, 6.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.9% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.7% of the population.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 11,212 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +1.9%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $902.

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.4%), American (9.0%), Irish (7.3%), English (7.0%), European (3.7%), Northern European (1.6%).

Population Density:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.32 square miles (11.19 km2), all of it land.

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