Topeka, KS Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 62,258

Population (female): 64,329

Median Age: 36.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $775.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Topeka: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.7% for Black residents, 26.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 25.5% for American Indian residents, 65.1% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 24.6% for other race residents, 32.4% for two or more races residents)

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The city is well known for the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson and declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. The U.S. Navy has named three ships USS Topeka after the city.

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515 S KANSAS AVE STE 301 0.4 miles

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Topeka, KS, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Topeka, 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 Topeka, 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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Step 1: Choose and buy your test online or reach out to our local scheduling office at (800)-221-4291. Our team is ready to assist you in setting up your test. Ensure payment is completed at the time of registration, as testing centers do not handle payments. Most tests can be scheduled for the same day.

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Opt for Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Topeka, KS

Accredited Drug Testing offers various methods based on customer needs. Urine testing, with a 1 to 5-day detection period, is the most widely used by employers, schools, and legal systems. Increasingly, hair testing is chosen for its approximately 90-day detection period.

Standard Urine/Hair Drug Test Options

Both 5-panel urine and hair tests examine the same drugs, but their detection periods differ. Urine tests provide results for 1-5 days prior, whereas hair tests offer information for up to 90 days after specimen collection.

Court-Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

In Topeka, KS, our local centers conduct drug and alcohol tests for various court-mandated scenarios, such as probation and other government-required tests. Observed testing is available, and results can be submitted for proceedings like probation, child custody matters, and other legal necessities.

Court orders specify the test type and target drugs. If observation during sample collection is needed to avoid tampering, the court order will specify such requirements.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Topeka, KS

We provide testing services for all DOT Modes, including Trucking (FMCSA), Maritime (USCG), Aviation (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad (FRA), and Pipeline (PHMSA), adhering to Part 40 of DOT Compliance Regulations. Other DOT services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, and supervisor training. We also deliver a full DOT compliance program for single operators and small trucking firms.

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 Topeka, KS

For companies aiming for a drug-free environment, Accredited Drug Testing offers comprehensive and cost-effective programs for organizations of all sizes. Known as a Drug-Free Workplace, companies often lack essential components required by state laws to fully qualify. Our Topeka locations are prepared to meet your needs.

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Advantages of Being a Drug-Free Workplace in Topeka, KS:

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On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Topeka, KS

If you have 10 or more employees in need of testing, Accredited Drug Testing can arrange on-site testing at your facility, which is popular with construction sites, manufacturing plants, and during job fairs, for pre-employment and random testing purposes. Contact us at (800)221-4291 to plan your drug testing event in Topeka, KS.

Accessible Drug Testing Locations in Topeka, KS

With locations in Topeka, KS, and nearby areas, many of our centers operate early and late to accommodate work schedules. Our certified specialists provide knowledgeable, friendly, and confidential service.

Testing purposes include pre-employment, random checks, incident-related, and reasonable suspicion for employers, and for individuals, they encompass court orders, probation, child custody, or personal reasons.

Accredited Drug Testing serves nationally, with centers in Topeka, KS specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing, DOT Physicals, and Background checks.

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With more than 20,000 testing centers throughout the U.S., our services span across all states, cities, and towns.

Choosing the Right Drug Testing Panel

Testing panels vary, with common ones being 5, 10, and 12-panel tests specifying the number of drugs screened. Custom screenings are also available.

Understanding Drug Tests

A drug test analyzes biological samples such as urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or saliva to detect the presence or absence of certain drugs or their byproducts. These tests have various applications, including sports, employer screening for banned substances, and law enforcement alcohol testing, commonly known as BAC (blood alcohol content) tests via breathalyzers, with urinalysis prevalent in professional environments.

About Passive Smoke Inhalation

Inhaling marijuana smoke passively is unlikely to trigger a positive test, as lab cut-off levels are above passive exposure thresholds.

Other anomalies in urine tests might point to false negatives or sample adulteration. For example:

  • Low creatinine values can suggest tampering via excessive water intake or water addition to the sample.
  • Creatinine, alongside specific gravity, helps identify diluted samples. Testing labs may color their toilet water blue to prevent dilution with toilet water.
  • Attempts to alter urine stability with enzymes might change the sample's pH, which is also tested.

How Long Drugs Persist in the Body

A drug test's detection window varies based on numerous factors, such as:

  • Quantity of drug consumed
  • Frequency of usage
  • Type of drug
  • Individual metabolism and health
  • Fluids consumed since drug intake
  • Physical activity post-drug intake
  • Genetic factors influencing drug retention

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Local Area Info: Topeka, Kansas

Topeka (/to??pi?k?/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census.

The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a placename, Topeka was first recorded in 1826 as the Kansa name for what is now called the Kansas River. Topeka's founders chose the name in 1855 because it "was novel, of Indian origin and euphonious of sound." The mixed-blood Kansa Native American, Joseph James, called Jojim, is credited with suggesting the name of Topeka. The city, laid out in 1854, was one of the Free-State towns founded by Eastern antislavery men immediately after the passage of the Kansas–Nebraska Bill. In 1857, Topeka was chartered as a city.

The city is well known for the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson and declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. Three ships of the U.S. Navy have been named USS Topeka after the city.

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Population (male): 62,258

Population (female): 64,329

Median Age: 36.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $775.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Topeka: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.7% for Black residents, 26.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 25.5% for American Indian residents, 65.1% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 24.6% for other race residents, 32.4% for two or more races residents)

Population Density:

The city is well known for the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson and declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. The U.S. Navy has named three ships USS Topeka after the city.

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