Waltham, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 62,442 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +5.4%

Median Age: 33.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Waltham: 141.1 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (6.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.0% for Black residents, 19.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 19.1% for other race residents, 17.5% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (11.9%), Italian (10.0%), American (4.0%), European (3.8%), Haitian (3.1%), Armenian (2.5%).

Elevation: 50 feet

Another first in Waltham industrial history involves the method to mass-produce the magnetron tube, invented by Percy Spencer at Raytheon. During World War II, the magnetron tube technology was applied to radar. Later, magnetron tubes were used as components in microwave ovens.

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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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Drug Testing Waltham, MA

9 HOPE AVE 0.8 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 0.8 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

1030 MAIN ST 0.9 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 1.5 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 2.0 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

41 CARLETON RD 3.3 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

376 Arsenal Street 3.8 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 4.0 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 4.3 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 4.6 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

601 Concord Ave 4.9 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 5.2 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

35 BEDFORD ST 5.4 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 5.5 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

124 WESTERN AVE 5.7 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 5.7 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 5.8 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

12 EVERETT ST 6.0 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

358 HARVARD ST 6.1 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

1285 Beacon St 6.4 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 6.5 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 6.5 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 6.7 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 6.7 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 6.7 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 6.7 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

37 MANNING ST 6.8 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

Onsite Only #1 6.8 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 6.8 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 6.9 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

92 HIGH ST 6.9 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 7.1 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

319 Longwood Ave, 7.2 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 7.3 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

20 S BORDER RD 7.6 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1996 CENTRE ST 7.6 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 7.9 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

101 STATION LNDG 8.2 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

190 N MAIN ST 8.3 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 8.6 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 8.6 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 8.7 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

POH on-site only 8.8 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 8.8 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

219 CENTRE ST 9.0 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 9.2 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 9.4 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 9.4 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

7 FRANCINE RD 9.5 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 9.7 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 10.1 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 10.1 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 10.2 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 10.4 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 10.5 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

52 BOW ST 10.6 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 11.0 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

16 Main Street 11.0 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 11.3 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

7 DEANE ST 11.7 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 11.7 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 11.8 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

510 BOSTON RD 12.0 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 12.1 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

On-site only 12.2 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 13.0 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 13.3 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

66B CONCORD ST 13.4 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 13.4 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 13.6 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

371 BROADWAY 13.7 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 14.2 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 14.3 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 14.4 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 14.6 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

165 GRANITE ST 14.8 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 14.9 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 14.9 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

21 SCHOOL ST 15.0 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 15.1 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 15.2 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

28 Newton St 15.5 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 15.6 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

485 GRANITE ST 15.7 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

759 GRANITE ST 16.1 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

100 BAY STATE DR 16.2 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

157 UNION ST 16.3 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 16.3 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

39 Village Square, 16.5 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

250 POND ST 16.5 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

100 JOHN RD 16.7 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

5 WINTER ST 16.8 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

345 MAIN ST 16.9 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

81B MAIN ST 17.2 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 17.4 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

700 Rogers Street, 17.7 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

286 WASHINGTON ST 17.8 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 17.9 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 18.6 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

229 Andover Street 18.8 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 18.9 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

P.O. Box 546 19.1 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

75 Stockwell Dr 19.2 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 19.2 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 19.9 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 20.1 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

194 NORTH ST 20.8 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

138 Haverhill St, 21.3 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

14 ROCKHILL ST 21.6 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

200 GROTON RD 22.1 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

10 Commercial St, 22.4 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
Categories: Foxboro MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 22.4 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

160 S MAIN ST 22.6 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 22.8 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

1 Branch St, 22.8 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 22.8 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

42 Washington Street 22.8 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

1 GENERAL ST 23.4 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 23.5 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

210 Quincy Ave, 23.5 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
Categories: Brockton MA

774 SOUTH ST 23.7 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 24.4 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

682 DEPOT ST 24.9 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
Categories: NORTH EASTON MA

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

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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 Waltham, MA - 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 Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, MA

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 Waltham, MA

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 Waltham, MA locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Waltham, MA?

  • 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 Waltham, MA

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 Waltham, MA.

Drug Testing Locations in Waltham, MA

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, MA?

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 Waltham, MA 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: Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the city was a prototype for 19th century industrial city planning, spawning what became known as the Waltham-Lowell system of labor and production. The city is now a center for research and higher education, home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. The population was 60,636 at the census in 2010.

Waltham is commonly referred to as Watch City because of its association with the watch industry. Waltham Watch Company opened its factory in Waltham in 1854 and was the first company to make watches on an assembly line. It won the gold medal in 1876 at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. The company produced over 35 million watches, clocks and instruments before it closed in 1957.

The name of the city is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable and a full vowel in the second syllable, /?w??l?æm/ WAWL-tham, though the name of the Waltham watch was pronounced with a reduced schwa in the second syllable: /?w??l??m/. As most would pronounce in the British way, "Walthum", when people came to work in the mills from Nova Scotia, the pronunciation evolved. The "local" version became a phonetic sounding to accommodate French speakers who could not pronounce in the British way.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 62,442 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +5.4%

Median Age: 33.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Waltham: 141.1 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (6.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.0% for Black residents, 19.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 19.1% for other race residents, 17.5% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (11.9%), Italian (10.0%), American (4.0%), European (3.8%), Haitian (3.1%), Armenian (2.5%).

Elevation: 50 feet

Another first in Waltham industrial history involves the method to mass-produce the magnetron tube, invented by Percy Spencer at Raytheon. During World War II, the magnetron tube technology was applied to radar. Later, magnetron tubes were used as components in microwave ovens.

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