Oldsmar, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 14,617 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +22.7%

Population (male): 6,767

Population (female): 7,850

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.8% for Black residents, 41.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 20.0% for American Indian residents, 25.6% for other race residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 20 registered sex offenders living in Oldsmar, Florida as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oldsmar is 717 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the st

Elevation: 8 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 34677

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $69,894 (it was $50,354 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,702 (it was $21,671 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $208,364 (it was $90,400 in 2000) Oldsmar:$208,364FL:$214,000

The early settlers sourced their drinking water from cisterns and individual wells. Cheesecloth was used to sieve out the mosquito larvae. The city built a tower in the 1920s, into which water was pumped every morning; sulfur water flowed from the taps. A faucet with St. Petersburg water was installed by the railroad tracks, becoming a popular source for drinking water. The nearest stores were in Tarpon Springs and Dunedin.

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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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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Oldsmar, FL

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


Hair follicle drug testing Oldsmar, FL 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 Oldsmar, FL centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Oldsmar, FL 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 Professionals 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 includes 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 Oldsmar, FL 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 Oldsmar, FL.


701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701 1.9 miles

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
Categories: SAFETY HARBOR FL

29245 US HWY 19 NORTH 4.4 miles

29245 US HWY 19 NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
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26812 US HIGHWAY 19 N 4.6 miles

26812 US HIGHWAY 19 N
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
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1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2 4.6 miles

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2
CLEARWATER, FL 33759
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3135 STATE ROAD 580 STE 12 4.7 miles

3135 STATE ROAD 580 STE 12
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
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11916 SHELDON RD STE C 5.2 miles

11916 SHELDON RD STE C
TAMPA, FL 33626
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11611 Sheldon Rd, 5.3 miles

11611 Sheldon Rd,
Tampa, FL 33626
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5927 WEBB RD 5.9 miles

5927 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615
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1822 N BELCHER RD 101 & 102 6.1 miles

1822 N BELCHER RD 101 & 102
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
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7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE 6.4 miles

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33615
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8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200 6.8 miles

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33634
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6182 GUNN HWY 7.2 miles

6182 GUNN HWY
TAMPA, FL 33625
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2323 CURLEW RD STES 2A & 2B 7.4 miles

2323 CURLEW RD STES 2A & 2B
DUNEDIN, FL 34698
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5635 HOOVER BLVD 8.3 miles

5635 HOOVER BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33634
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5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21 8.4 miles

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21
TAMPA, FL 33634
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4899 W WATERS AVE STE C 8.4 miles

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C
TAMPA, FL 33634
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1521 DRUID RD E 8.6 miles

1521 DRUID RD E
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
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5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E 8.8 miles

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E
TAMPA, FL 33634
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1219 Cleveland St, 8.8 miles

1219 Cleveland St,
Clearwater, FL 33755
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638 E TARPON AVE 9.2 miles

638 E TARPON AVE
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
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5610 W LA SALLE ST 9.4 miles

5610 W LA SALLE ST
TAMPA, FL 33607
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1081 S Pinellas Ave Suite E4 &, 9.5 miles

1081 S Pinellas Ave Suite E4 &,
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10 9.9 miles

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10
TAMPA, FL 33614
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13856 N DALE MABRY HWY 10.0 miles

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY
TAMPA, FL 33618
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560 CARILLON PKWY 10.1 miles

560 CARILLON PKWY
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33716
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900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406 10.2 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
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900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106 10.2 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
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1400 E BAY DR 10.4 miles

1400 E BAY DR
LARGO, FL 33771
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3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140 10.5 miles

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140
Tampa, FL 33624
Categories: Tampa FL

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100 10.5 miles

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

13163 66TH ST 10.6 miles

13163 66TH ST
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101 10.8 miles

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101
TAMPA, FL 33618
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4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102 11.2 miles

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102
TAMPA, FL 33614
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3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 11.2 miles

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
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2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 11.4 miles

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
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2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200 11.4 miles

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33607
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3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD 11.7 miles

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

11370 66TH ST STE 125 11.7 miles

11370 66TH ST STE 125
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD 11.9 miles

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

2404 US HIGHWAY 19 11.9 miles

2404 US HIGHWAY 19
HOLIDAY, FL 34691
Categories: HOLIDAY FL

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115 12.0 miles

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

8745 STATE ROAD 54 12.0 miles

8745 STATE ROAD 54
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34655
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

10500 ULMERTON RD STE 202 12.0 miles

10500 ULMERTON RD STE 202
LARGO, FL 33771
Categories: LARGO FL

2981B W BAY DR 12.4 miles

2981B W BAY DR
BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FL 33770
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2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402 12.6 miles

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402
TAMPA, FL 33609
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10730 STATE ROAD 54 12.6 miles

10730 STATE ROAD 54
TRINITY, FL 34655
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2025 INDIAN ROCKS RD S
LARGO, FL 33774
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15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602 13.2 miles

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602
Tampa, FL 33613
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1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103 13.2 miles

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

INDIAN ROCKS RD 13.3 miles

INDIAN ROCKS RD
LARGO, FL 33774
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11200 SEMINOLE BLVD STE 100 13.3 miles

11200 SEMINOLE BLVD STE 100
LARGO, FL 33778
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4602 N NEBRASKA AVE 13.4 miles

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE
TAMPA, FL 33603
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7000 4TH ST N 13.8 miles

7000 4TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702
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301 W PLATT ST STE 152 13.9 miles

301 W PLATT ST STE 152
TAMPA, FL 33606
Categories: TAMPA FL

4741 US Highway 19, 14.0 miles

4741 US Highway 19,
New Port Richey, FL 34652
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1200 E 6TH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
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5400 SCHOOL RD 14.3 miles

5400 SCHOOL RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
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5124 US HIGHWAY 19 14.3 miles

5124 US HIGHWAY 19
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
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5783 49TH ST N 14.6 miles

5783 49TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

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11315 N 30TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 14.8 miles

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL 14.9 miles

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL
TAMPA, FL 33613
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3100 E FLETCHER AVE
TAMPA, FL 33613
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7601 SEMINOLE BLVD 15.3 miles

7601 SEMINOLE BLVD
SEMINOLE, FL 33772
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11232 PARK BLVD,
SEMINOLE, FL 33772
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6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
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5653 PARK ST N STE 2 15.6 miles

5653 PARK ST N STE 2
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
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4105 49TH ST N STE B 15.7 miles

4105 49TH ST N STE B
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
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3745 33RD ST N STE A 15.8 miles

3745 33RD ST N STE A
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713
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4305 E 21ST AVE 16.2 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TEMPE, FL 33605
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4305 E 21ST AVE 16.2 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
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6500 38TH AVE N 16.2 miles

6500 38TH AVE N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
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3251 66TH ST N 16.5 miles

3251 66TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
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10320 N 56TH ST STE 110 16.6 miles

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
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13799 PARK BLVD STE 258 16.6 miles

13799 PARK BLVD STE 258
SEMINOLE, FL 33776
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1750 N 50TH ST 16.8 miles

1750 N 50TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33619
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1530 4TH ST N 17.1 miles

1530 4TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33704
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22945 STATE ROAD 54 17.8 miles

22945 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33549
Categories: LUTZ FL

9328 US HIGHWAY 19 18.1 miles

9328 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
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120 2nd St S 18.3 miles

120 2nd St S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Categories: St Petersburg FL

24420 STATE ROAD 54 18.8 miles

24420 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33559
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3012 N US HIGHWAY 301 19.1 miles

3012 N US HIGHWAY 301
TAMPA, FL 33619
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18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY 19.1 miles

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY
TAMPA, FL 33647
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7108 CAUSEWAY BLVD 19.3 miles

7108 CAUSEWAY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33619
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6800 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 115, 19.6 miles

6800 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 115,
South Pasadena, FL 33707
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9210 FLORIDA PALM DR 20.0 miles

9210 FLORIDA PALM DR
TAMPA, FL 33619
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1609 PASADENA AVE S STE 2E 20.0 miles

1609 PASADENA AVE S STE 2E
SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707
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3110 CHERRY PALM DR 20.0 miles

3110 CHERRY PALM DR
TAMPA, FL 33619
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1550 PASADENA AVE S 20.1 miles

1550 PASADENA AVE S
SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707
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11528 US HIGHWAY 19 20.2 miles

11528 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
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7459 State Road 52, 20.7 miles

7459 State Road 52,
Hudson, FL 34667
Categories: Hudson FL

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102 20.8 miles

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Categories: Wesley Chapel FL

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 21.2 miles

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2 21.7 miles

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
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11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 22.6 miles

11752 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SEFFNER, FL 33584
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5504 GATEWAY BLVD 22.6 miles

5504 GATEWAY BLVD
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

13944 LAKESHORE BLVD STE D 22.6 miles

13944 LAKESHORE BLVD STE D
HUDSON, FL 34667
Categories: HUDSON FL

14100 FIVAY RD STE 140 22.7 miles

14100 FIVAY RD STE 140
HUDSON, FL 34667
Categories: HUDSON FL

1411 OAKFIELD DR 23.0 miles

1411 OAKFIELD DR
BRANDON, FL 33511
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801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 23.2 miles

801 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
SEFFNER, FL 33584
Categories: SEFFNER FL

934 Oakfield Drive 23.5 miles

934 Oakfield Drive
Brandon, FL 33511
Categories: Brandon FL

613 MEDICAL CARE DR 23.8 miles

613 MEDICAL CARE DR
BRANDON, FL 33511
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220 W BRANDON BLVD STE 209 24.0 miles

220 W BRANDON BLVD STE 209
BRANDON, FL 33511
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230 S MOON AVE 24.0 miles

230 S MOON AVE
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

206 E BRANDON BLVD 24.2 miles

206 E BRANDON BLVD
BRANDON, FL 33511
Categories: BRANDON FL

205 E BRANDON BLVD STE B 24.2 miles

205 E BRANDON BLVD STE B
BRANDON, FL 33511
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427 S PARSONS AVE STE 120 24.3 miles

427 S PARSONS AVE STE 120
BRANDON, FL 33511
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14000 FIVAY RD INJURY CARE ONLY 24.7 miles

14000 FIVAY RD INJURY CARE ONLY
HUDSON, FL 34667
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6015 REX HALL LN 24.8 miles

6015 REX HALL LN
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
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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

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  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

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AI Overview

Comprehensive Guide to Hair Follicle Drug Testing

Hair follicle drug testing is a sophisticated technique used to detect both illicit drug use and the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. This method of testing is favored for its ability to provide a detailed drug use history far beyond the capability of standard urine tests, which only capture drug use within days of consumption.

Understanding Hair Follicle Drug Testing

During a hair follicle drug test, a small sample of hair is collected, usually from the head. This sample is then analyzed to detect drug molecules and their metabolites that have been deposited into the hair from the bloodstream. Drugs that can be detected include but are not limited to cannabis, cocaine, opiates, and methamphetamine.

Key Applications

  • Workplace Compliance: Employers often implement hair follicle testing to maintain a drug-free work environment, especially in industries where safety is paramount.
  • Legal Evidence: In the legal arena, these tests can provide compelling evidence in cases such as custody disputes or driving under the influence (DUI) incidents.
  • Substance Abuse Monitoring: Rehabilitation centers may utilize hair tests to monitor individuals over time, ensuring adherence to treatment programs.

Benefits of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  1. Extended Window of Detection: Unlike other tests, hair follicle testing can detect drug use up to 90 days back, offering a long-range view into an individual's drug history.
  2. Low Risk of Tampering: Since hair samples are collected directly and observed, the risk of sample tampering is significantly reduced compared to other forms of testing.
  3. Less Invasive: Collecting hair is far less intrusive compared to blood tests, making it more comfortable for the individual being tested.

Limitations to Consider

Despite its advantages, hair follicle testing isn't without its challenges:

  • Rate of Hair Growth: Variations in hair growth rates can affect the detection period, slightly complicating the interpretation of results.
  • Environmental Contamination: In rare cases, drugs can be externally deposited onto the hair, although rigorous washing protocols before testing help mitigate this issue.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: The need for a hair sample can pose dilemmas for individuals with cultural or religious practices affecting their hair.

Hair follicle drug testing stands out as a reliable method for analyzing long-term drug use. Its application spans various fields from corporate environments to legal settings, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring safety and compliance with drug policies.

Local Area Info: Oldsmar, Florida

Oldsmar is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 13,591. The Oldsmar name dates to April 12, 1916 when automobile pioneer Ransom E. Olds purchased 37,541 acres (151.92 km2) of land by the northern part of Tampa Bay to establish "R. E. Olds-on-the-Bay". The name was later changed to Oldsmar, then to "Tampa Shores" in 1927, and finally back to Oldsmar in 1937. Ransom Olds named some of the original streets himself, such as Gim Gong Road for Lue Gim Gong.

Oldsmar includes several parks along Tampa Bay, historic bungalows, a downtown, and a commercial area along West Hillsborough Avenue. The historical society operates a museum in Oldsmar, and the city erected a new library in 2008.

In hopes of returning to the days of "Old Florida", Oldsmar's downtown is currently undergoing redevelopment efforts. Oldsmar celebrates its history every year with Oldsmar Days and Nights, including parades, car shows (featuring the Oldsmobile), and carnival rides. Notable Oldsmar businesses include the nearby Tampa Bay Downs and the production office of Nielsen Media Research.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 14,617 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +22.7%

Population (male): 6,767

Population (female): 7,850

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.8% for Black residents, 41.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 20.0% for American Indian residents, 25.6% for other race residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 20 registered sex offenders living in Oldsmar, Florida as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oldsmar is 717 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the st

Elevation: 8 feet

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Zip Codes: 34677

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $69,894 (it was $50,354 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,702 (it was $21,671 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $208,364 (it was $90,400 in 2000) Oldsmar:$208,364FL:$214,000

The early settlers sourced their drinking water from cisterns and individual wells. Cheesecloth was used to sieve out the mosquito larvae. The city built a tower in the 1920s, into which water was pumped every morning; sulfur water flowed from the taps. A faucet with St. Petersburg water was installed by the railroad tracks, becoming a popular source for drinking water. The nearest stores were in Tarpon Springs and Dunedin.

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