Broomfield, CO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 34,183

Population (female): 34,158

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,565.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.7%

Elevation: 5400 feet

Land Area: 27.1 square miles.

Broomfield is located at 39°55′55″N 105°3′57″W / 39.93194°N 105.06583°W / 39.93194; -105.06583 (39.931817, -105.065919).

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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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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Broomfield, CO

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Broomfield, CO for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Broomfield, CO, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.


Hair follicle drug testing Broomfield, CO is available for 5, 10, and 12 panel drug screenings.

To schedule a Hair Follicle Drug Test at one of our testing centers in the Grady county area, Call (800) 221-4291, Same Day Service Available. Testing centers do not require an appointment, but you must call and register for the test.

Hair follicle drug testing is becoming a more popular method by employers and individuals in need of a drug test due to the detection time frame being longer than a standard urine test.

Local Hair follicle drug testing Broomfield, CO centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Broomfield, CO facilities have certified drug testing technicians available to conduct a hair follicle drug test collection.

Hair Follicle Drug Test

In recent years the method to conduct drug testing has more frequently included a hair follicle drug test. Many employers, courts and Substance Abuse Professional are requiring a hair follicle drug test instead of a standard urine test. Hair follicle drug tests are used by employers who have zero tolerance drug use policies, courts and individuals on probation. The primary benefit of a hair follicle drug test include a much longer detection period for drug use which typically is up to 90 days. However, when screening drug use within the last 5 days the urine test continues to be the most accurate test.

Hair Follicle Drug Test Process

The procedure used to perform a hair follicle test is simple, the drug testing specialist will cut approximately 120 strands of hair (not really a lot) utilize a chain of custody procedure and send the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. Drug testing centers require at least 1.5 inches of hair to perform this test and the hair generally needs to come from the head, however if the donor does not have head hair certain testing centers can use hair from chest, leg or arm pit.

If a donor has no hair on their body, than a hair test cannot be performed!

Hair Follicle Drug Test Results

Once the hair follicles have been analyzed by a certified laboratory they will then be reviewed and then verified by a Medical Review Officer (licensed Physician) who will than release the results. Generally a negative hair follicle drug test result is available in 2-3 days. A non-negative hair follicle drug test is available in approximately 5 days.

Urine cut-off levels are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or as a weight of drug per unit volume of urine. Hair cut-off levels are expressed in picograms per milligram (pg/mg) or as a weight of drug per unit weight of hair

5 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine

5 Panel w/ Expanded Opiates Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel w/ expanded Opiates hair drug test screens for the standard 5 drugs but will also screen for Opiate class drugs such as pain killers, which may indicate abuse of prescription drugs

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Codeine
  • Marijuana
  • Morphine
  • Phencyclidine
  • Hydrocodone
  • Hydromorphone
  • Oxycodone
  • Oxymorphone
  • 6 AM- Heroine

10 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 10 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Methadone
  • Methamphetamine
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene

12 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 12 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Meperidine
  • Methadone
  • Opiates
  • Oxycodone
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene
  • Tramadol

To schedule a Hair follicle Drug Testing Broomfield, CO Call (800)221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc. is pleased to provide hair follicle drug testing, alcohol testing, occupational health and DNA testing services in Broomfield, CO.


290 NICKEL ST STE 200 0.1 miles

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

799 Highway 287, Suite F 0.5 miles

799 Highway 287, Suite F
Broomfield, CO 80020
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899 US HIGHWAY 287 STE 500 0.5 miles

899 US HIGHWAY 287 STE 500
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
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7000 W 117th Ave Unit B 1.0 miles

7000 W 117th Ave Unit B
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
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4590 W 121ST AVE 2.2 miles

4590 W 121ST AVE
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
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500 SUMMIT BLVD
BROOMFIELD, CO 80021
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380 EMPIRE RD STE 120 4.1 miles

380 EMPIRE RD STE 120
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
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6080 W 92ND AVE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
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12213 PECOS ST #600 4.3 miles

12213 PECOS ST #600
WESTMINSTER, CO 80234
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1200 W South Boulder Rd Ste 103
Lafayette, CO 80026
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2000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD 4.8 miles

2000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
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11310 Huron St, Suite 220 5.0 miles

11310 Huron St, Suite 220
Northglenn, CO 80234
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11172 HURON ST STE 19 5.0 miles

11172 HURON ST STE 19
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
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1050 W 104TH AVE
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
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8842 W 79TH AVE
ARVADA, CO 80005
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8120 SHERIDAN BLVD STE 302A
WESTMINSTER, CO 80003
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9669 HURON ST STE 201 5.8 miles

9669 HURON ST STE 201
THORNTON, CO 80260
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8510 BRYANT ST STE 360
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
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2551 W 84TH AVE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
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550 THORNTON PKWY STE 110 6.6 miles

550 THORNTON PKWY STE 110
THORNTON, CO 80229
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9195 GRANT ST STE 100 6.8 miles

9195 GRANT ST STE 100
THORNTON, CO 80229
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8333 GREENWOOD BLVD ste 215
DENVER, CO 80221
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500 E 84TH AVE STE B-14
THORNTON, CO 80229
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8515 PEARL ST STE 300 7.4 miles

8515 PEARL ST STE 300
THORNTON, CO 80229
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150 TESON ST 7.6 miles

150 TESON ST
DENVER, CO 80233
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7290 SAMUEL DR STE 114 7.6 miles

7290 SAMUEL DR STE 114
DENVER, CO 80221
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5377 MANHATTAN CIRCLE #100 8.7 miles

5377 MANHATTAN CIRCLE #100
BOULDER, CO 80303
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5387 Manhattan Cir, Suite 102 8.7 miles

5387 Manhattan Cir, Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80303
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5275 MARSHALL ST STE 201 8.9 miles

5275 MARSHALL ST STE 201
ARVADA, CO 80002
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7450 W 52ND AVE UNIT H
ARVADA, CO 80002
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6750 W 52ND AVE STE F
ARVADA, CO 80002
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4800 BASELINE RD Ste D-106
BOULDER, CO 80303
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8995 W 44TH AVE
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
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420 E 58TH AVE STE 111 9.9 miles

420 E 58TH AVE STE 111
DENVER, CO 80216
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4747 ARAPAHOE AVE 10.2 miles

4747 ARAPAHOE AVE
BOULDER, CO 80303
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ONSITE TESTING ONLY 3924 Wolff St 10.5 miles

ONSITE TESTING ONLY 3924 Wolff St
Denver, CO 80212
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1500 28TH ST 11.1 miles

1500 28TH ST
BOULDER, CO 80303
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2420 W 26TH AVE STE200D 11.2 miles

2420 W 26TH AVE STE200D
DENVER, CO 80211
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3801 BRIGHTON BLVD 11.8 miles

3801 BRIGHTON BLVD
DENVER, CO 80216
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3300 28TH ST 12.0 miles

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

2490 W 26TH AVE STE 200A 12.0 miles

2490 W 26TH AVE STE 200A
DENVER, CO 80211
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5720 HOLLY ST 12.0 miles

5720 HOLLY ST
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
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1515 Wazee Ste D 12.6 miles

1515 Wazee Ste D
Denver, CO 80202
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1730 BLAKE ST STE 100
DENVER, CO 80202
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PO BOX 1769 12.7 miles

PO BOX 1769
COMM CITY, CO 80037
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1100 BALSAM AVE 12.8 miles

1100 BALSAM AVE
BOULDER, CO 80304
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1670 BROADWAY 28TH FL
DENVER, CO 80202
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5855 E STAPLETON DR N Ste A130
DENVER, CO 80216
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5101 QUEBEC ST
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
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6900 E 47TH AVENUE DR STE 100
DENVER, CO 80216
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605 PARFET ST STE 103 13.5 miles

605 PARFET ST STE 103
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
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6750 E STAPLETON DR S
DENVER, CO 80216
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1835 FRANKLIN ST 13.6 miles

1835 FRANKLIN ST
DENVER, CO 80218
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11185 W 6TH AVE 13.6 miles

11185 W 6TH AVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
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1920 HIGH ST 13.7 miles

1920 HIGH ST
DENVER, CO 80218
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209 4TH ST STE A-2 13.7 miles

209 4TH ST STE A-2
DACONO, CO 80514
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1030 Johnson Rd Ste 290 13.9 miles

1030 Johnson Rd Ste 290
Golden, CO 80401
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200 UNION BLVD STE 318 14.0 miles

200 UNION BLVD STE 318
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
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11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
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12060 SABLE BLVD
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
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777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
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7500 W MISSISSIPPI AVE STE A 230
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
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120 BRYANT ST 14.4 miles

120 BRYANT ST
DENVER, CO 80219
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5590 HAVANA ST STE A
DENVER, CO 80239
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10600 W ALAMEDA AVE STE L8
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
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254 N 4TH AVE
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
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1551 PROFESSIONAL LN UNIT 140
LONGMONT, CO 80501
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1551 PROFESSIONAL LN 15.1 miles

1551 PROFESSIONAL LN
LONGMONT, CO 80501
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2419 E 5TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80206
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7120 E 49TH AVE Sapp Brothers Truck Stop
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
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10515 E 40TH AVE STE 105
DENVER, CO 80239
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205 S MAIN ST STE C
LONGMONT, CO 80501
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7585 W ARKANSAS AVE STE B
LAKEWOOD, CO 80232
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695 S Broadway, 15.8 miles

695 S Broadway,
Denver, CO 80209
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1860 INDUSTRIAL CIR
LONGMONT, CO 80501
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P O Box 179 Mail Stop 1398
Littleton, CO 80201
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1600 PRAIRIE CENTER PKWY 16.2 miles

1600 PRAIRIE CENTER PKWY
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
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2801 PURCELL ST 16.4 miles

2801 PURCELL ST
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
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1212 S BROADWAY STE 150 16.5 miles

1212 S BROADWAY STE 150
DENVER, CO 80210
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12445 E 39TH AVE UNIT 311
DENVER, CO 80239
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18240 E 104TH AVE UNIT 205
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
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469 S CHERRY ST STE 101 16.8 miles

469 S CHERRY ST STE 101
DENVER, CO 80246
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3350 Peoria Street Ste 190 16.9 miles

3350 Peoria Street Ste 190
Aurora, CO 80011
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875 S COLORADO BLVD 17.1 miles

875 S COLORADO BLVD
DENVER, CO 80246
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829 MAIN ST STE 1 17.5 miles

829 MAIN ST STE 1
LONGMONT, CO 80501
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4101 E LOUISIANA AVE STE 100
DENVER, CO 80246
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15235 E 38th Ave
AURORA, CO 80011
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1780 S Bellaire St Ste 302
DENVER, CO 80222
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1925 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE
LONGMONT, CO 80501
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1950 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE
LONGMONT, CO 80501
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3449 CHAMBERS RD STE B
AURORA, CO 80011
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2130 Mountain View Ave,
Longmont, CO 80501
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112 S Denver Ave
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
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1310 FACTORY CIR 18.8 miles

1310 FACTORY CIR
FORT LUPTON, CO 80621
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3900 S WADSWORTH BLVD STE 325 18.9 miles

3900 S WADSWORTH BLVD STE 325
LAKEWOOD, CO 80235
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901 W HAMPDEN AVE UNIT 103
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
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730 W HAMPDEN AVE STE 200
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
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1701 CHAMBERS RD STE E
AURORA, CO 80011
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2144 N Main St Ste 8
Longmont, CO 80501
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125 E Hampden Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
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499 E HAMPDEN AVE STE 290
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
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850 23RD AVE Ste A 19.3 miles

850 23RD AVE Ste A
LONGMONT, CO 80501
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3601 S CLARKSON ST 19.5 miles

3601 S CLARKSON ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
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3738 W PRINCETON CIR
DENVER, CO 80236
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10355 E ILIFF AVE
DENVER, CO 80247
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13650 E MISSISSIPPI AVE STE 100 20.6 miles

13650 E MISSISSIPPI AVE STE 100
AURORA, CO 80012
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1411 S Potomac St, Suite 290 20.8 miles

1411 S Potomac St, Suite 290
Aurora, CO 80012
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1444 S Potomac St Ste 200
Aurora, CO 80012
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1550 S POTOMAC, STE 325
AURORA, CO 80012
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3545 S TAMARAC DR STE 130
DENVER, CO 80237
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2323 S TROY ST STE 01-301
AURORA, CO 80014
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3033 S PARKER RD STE 800
AURORA, CO 80014
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6179 S Balsam Way, Suite 240 21.9 miles

6179 S Balsam Way, Suite 240
Littleton, CO 80123
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8700 PENA BLVD RM 3284 22.4 miles

8700 PENA BLVD RM 3284
DENVER, CO 80249
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8400 PENA BLVD
DENVER, CO 80249
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8200 E BELLEVIEW AVE 23.0 miles

8200 E BELLEVIEW AVE
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
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2275 E ARAPAHOE RD STE 205 23.4 miles

2275 E ARAPAHOE RD STE 205
CENTENNIAL, CO 80122
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5650 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD STE 103 23.4 miles

5650 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD STE 103
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
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6093 S QUEBEC ST STE 103 23.8 miles

6093 S QUEBEC ST STE 103
CENTENNIAL, CO 80111
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20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 100 23.9 miles

20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 100
LITTLETON, CO 80120
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20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 300 23.9 miles

20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 300
LITTLETON, CO 80120
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7700 S BROADWAY
LITTLETON, CO 80122
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8006 E ARAPAHOE RD UNIT 100 24.7 miles

8006 E ARAPAHOE RD UNIT 100
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
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11877 E Arapahoe Rd STE 200C 24.9 miles

11877 E Arapahoe Rd STE 200C
Centennial, CO 80111
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Handy Resources

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.

AI Overview

Hair Follicle Drug Testing: An Overview

Hair follicle drug testing is a method used to detect the use of illicit drugs or the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. Unlike urine tests, which can detect recent drug use, hair follicle testing provides a longer window of detection, typically up to 90 days. This overview explores how hair follicle drug testing works, its applications, and its benefits.

How Hair Follicle Drug Testing Works

The process involves taking a small sample of hair, usually from the head but sometimes from the body if scalp hair is insufficient. The hair is tested to identify drugs and their metabolites, which are deposited in the hair from the bloodstream. This method is sensitive to a wide range of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine (PCP).

Applications of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  • Employment Screening: Many employers use hair follicle testing as part of their pre-employment screening processes and in regular checks to ensure a drug-free workplace.
  • Legal and Forensic Cases: This testing is used in legal settings to provide evidence in custody disputes, DUI cases, and other legal matters requiring proof of drug use.
  • Rehabilitation Monitoring: Health care providers and rehab centers use hair tests to monitor individuals recovering from drug addiction.

Advantages of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  1. Long Detection Period: Can detect drug use for up to 90 days, making it more effective for identifying long-term drug use than other testing methods.
  2. Tamper Resistance: The nature of hair sample collection makes it difficult to tamper with or substitute samples, providing more accurate results.
  3. Non-invasive: The process is simple and does not require the handling of bodily fluids, making it less invasive and safer to administer.

Considerations and Limitations

While hair follicle drug testing is highly effective, there are considerations to keep in mind:

  • Growth Rate Variability: Hair growth rates can vary from person to person, potentially affecting the detection window.
  • Potential for External Contamination: Drugs can sometimes be absorbed from the environment, leading to potential false positives, though washing the hair sample prior to testing can mitigate this risk.
  • Cultural and Personal Concerns: The requirement of hair samples can raise concerns among those with hair loss or individuals whose cultural practices affect hair grooming or styling.

Hair follicle drug testing is a reliable and comprehensive method for detecting drug use over an extended period. It is widely used across various sectors for its accuracy and tamper-resistant methodology, making it a valuable tool in maintaining drug-free environments and supporting legal and medical interventions.

Local Area Info: Broomfield, Colorado

Broomfield is a consolidated city and county in the U.S. state of Colorado. Broomfield has a consolidated city and county government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10-13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. The population was 55,889 at the 2010 United States Census. Broomfield is the 16th most populous municipality and the 13th most populous county in Colorado.

The municipality of Broomfield was incorporated in 1961 in the southeastern corner of Boulder County. While it is unsure how it received its name, most researchers guess it is from the broomcorn grown in the area, a tall sorghum that farmers sold for use as brooms and whisk brooms. Over the next three decades, the city grew through annexations, many of which crossed the county line into three adjacent counties: Adams, Jefferson and Weld. In the 1990s, city leaders began to push for the creation of a separate county to avoid the inefficiencies of dealing with four separate court districts, four different county seats, and four separate county sales tax bases. It also had longstanding political differences with Boulder County[clarification needed] which impelled it to separate. Broomfield reasoned that it could provide services more responsively under its own county government, and sought an amendment to the Colorado State Constitution to create a new county. The amendment was passed in 1998, after which a three-year transition period followed. On November 15, 2001, Broomfield County became the 64th, newest, and smallest county of Colorado. It is also the most recently created county in the United States, if county equivalents are not included.

The elevation in Broomfield ranges from 5,096 to 5,856 feet. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34 square miles (88 km2), of which 33 square miles (85 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (1.7%) is water. It is the smallest county by area in Colorado and the 5th smallest in the United States. Broomfield is the second most densely populated county in Colorado behind Denver.

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Population (male): 34,183

Population (female): 34,158

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,565.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.7%

Elevation: 5400 feet

Land Area: 27.1 square miles.

Broomfield is located at 39°55′55″N 105°3′57″W / 39.93194°N 105.06583°W / 39.93194; -105.06583 (39.931817, -105.065919).

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