Downingtown, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,928 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +4.5%

Population (female): 3,766

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,066.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.9% for Black residents, 19.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.4% for other race residents, 18.0% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 29 registered sex offenders living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Downingtown is 276 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (11.5%), German (10.4%), Italian (10.1%), American (7.6%), Egyptian (2.8%), English (2.8%).

Zip Codes: 19335

The town is located along the Lincoln Highway (now part of U.S. Route 30) which runs from the East Coast to the West Coast. It was an early westward road in the wagon days as the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike. The Lincoln Highway was the first paved road to cross the nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike started in the early 1940s and was completed in the early 1950s; it runs north of US 30, bypassing Downingtown.

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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 Downingtown, PA

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


Hair follicle drug testing Downingtown, PA 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 Downingtown, PA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Downingtown, PA 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 Downingtown, PA 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 Downingtown, PA.


150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140 0.2 miles

150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
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99 MANOR AVE STE 2 0.2 miles

99 MANOR AVE STE 2
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
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308 E Lancaster Ave, 0.2 miles

308 E Lancaster Ave,
Downingtown, PA 19335
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257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 2.0 miles

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
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102 Schubert Dr 2.1 miles

102 Schubert Dr
Downingtown, PA 19335
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3301 E Lincoln Hwy, 3.1 miles

3301 E Lincoln Hwy,
Thorndale, PA 19372
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1235 Horseshoe Pike, 4.0 miles

1235 Horseshoe Pike,
Downingtown, PA 19335
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80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 4.3 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N
EXTON, PA 19341
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80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 4.3 miles

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102,
Exton, PA 19341
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80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 4.3 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005
EXTON, PA 19341
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183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente 4.4 miles

183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente
Exton, PA 19341
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201 REECEVILLE RD 4.6 miles

201 REECEVILLE RD
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
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625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 4.7 miles

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE
EXTON, PA 19341
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606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
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600 E Marshall St,
West Chester, PA 19380
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915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
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510 E Gay Street 6.3 miles

510 E Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19382
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244 W LINCOLN HWY 7.0 miles

244 W LINCOLN HWY
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
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309 Lancaster Avenue, 8.5 miles

309 Lancaster Avenue,
Frazer, PA 19355
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1502 W Chester Pike, 9.7 miles

1502 W Chester Pike,
West Chester, PA 19382
Categories: West Chester PA

School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive 10.1 miles

School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive
Kennett Square, PA 19348
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15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 11.1 miles

15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101
Paoli, PA 19301
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11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 11.2 miles

11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
PAOLI, PA 19301
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830 W CYPRESS ST 11.4 miles

830 W CYPRESS ST
KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
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1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 11.7 miles

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN
CHESTER, PA 19013
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950 Octorara Trail 12.1 miles

950 Octorara Trail
Parkesburg, PA 19365
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45 S PINE ST 12.2 miles

45 S PINE ST
ELVERSON, PA 19520
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102 FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE RD 12.5 miles

102 FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE RD
COCHRANVILLE, PA 19330
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Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 12.5 miles

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735
Phoenixville, PA 19460
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736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 12.7 miles

736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9
Concordville, PA 19331
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450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 13.1 miles

450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center
Phoenixville, PA 19460
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1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 14.1 miles

1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD
BERWYN, PA 19312
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407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109
EXTON, PA 19341
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1167A W Baltimore Pike, 15.5 miles

1167A W Baltimore Pike,
Media, PA 19063
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202 LANTANA DR 15.9 miles

202 LANTANA DR
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
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3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B 16.0 miles

3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B
WILMINGTON, DE 19810
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1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112 16.1 miles

1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112
West Grove, PA 19390
Categories: West Grove PA

3574 West Chester Pike, 16.2 miles

3574 West Chester Pike,
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 16.2 miles

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road
Royersford, PA 19468
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2722 CONCORD PIKE 16.4 miles

2722 CONCORD PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
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1569 Medical Dr, 16.8 miles

1569 Medical Dr,
Pottstown, PA 19464
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1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103,
Wilmington, DE 19803
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1600 E HIGH ST 17.1 miles

1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
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2123 CONCORD PIKE 17.1 miles

2123 CONCORD PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
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5275 LINCOLN HWY 17.1 miles

5275 LINCOLN HWY
GAP, PA 17527
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2089 E HIGH ST 17.2 miles

2089 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
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250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
RADNOR, PA 19087
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836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201
GAP, PA 17527
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81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING 18.0 miles

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
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78 2ND AVE 18.1 miles

78 2ND AVE
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426
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5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 18.1 miles

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19808
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2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 18.5 miles

2000 SPROUL RD STE 102
BROOMALL, PA 19008
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107 Town Center Road 18.7 miles

107 Town Center Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 18.8 miles

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b
Wilmington, DE 19806
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321 N Furnace St, 18.9 miles

321 N Furnace St,
Birdsboro, PA 19508
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170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 18.9 miles

170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
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3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 19.0 miles

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
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170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 19.0 miles

170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
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2521 W MAIN ST
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
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920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 19.3 miles

920 W SPROUL RD STE 110
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
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3926 KIRKWOOD HWY 19.4 miles

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
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131 S State Rd 19.5 miles

131 S State Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
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196 W SPROUL RD STE 110
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
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2010 W Chester Pike, 19.7 miles

2010 W Chester Pike,
Havertown, PA 19083
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1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 20.0 miles

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
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914 JUSTISON ST 20.0 miles

914 JUSTISON ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
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Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 20.2 miles

Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112
Springfield, PA 19064
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1305 W CHESTER PIKE 20.4 miles

1305 W CHESTER PIKE
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
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435 S KINZER AVE 20.7 miles

435 S KINZER AVE
NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557
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444 BALTIMORE PIKE
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
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501 W MacDade Boulevard, 21.2 miles

501 W MacDade Boulevard,
Folsom, PA 19033
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1437 Dekalb St,
Norristown, PA 19401
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200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 21.2 miles

200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
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103 BALTIMORE PIKE 21.4 miles

103 BALTIMORE PIKE
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
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213 MORTON AVE 21.4 miles

213 MORTON AVE
FOLSOM, PA 19033
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A98 100 Omega Drive,
Newark, DE 19713
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15 OMEGA DR BLDG K 21.9 miles

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K
NEWARK, DE 19713
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720--730 E Johnson Highway,
Norristown, PA 19401
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8 MORTON AVE STE 206 22.2 miles

8 MORTON AVE STE 206
RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
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4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD
NEWARK, DE 19713
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4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100
NEWARK, DE 19713
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314 E MAIN ST STE 105
NEWARK, DE 19711
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1050 E Philadelphia Ave, 22.4 miles

1050 E Philadelphia Ave,
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
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249 E Main Street, 22.4 miles

249 E Main Street,
Newark, DE 19711
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1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 22.5 miles

1 CRESCENT DR STE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
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4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102 22.6 miles

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102
NEWARK, DE 19713
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4400 Perkiomen Ave,
Reading, PA 19606
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90 N MacDade BLVD, 22.9 miles

90 N MacDade BLVD,
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036
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850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 23.0 miles

850 GERMANTOWN PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
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212 CHERRY LN 23.3 miles

212 CHERRY LN
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
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100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 23.4 miles

100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
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934 MONTGOMERY AVE 23.5 miles

934 MONTGOMERY AVE
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
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129 N DUPONT HWY 23.5 miles

129 N DUPONT HWY
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
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WALNUT ST 23.6 miles

WALNUT ST
READING, PA 19606
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1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004 23.7 miles

1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004
DARBY, PA 19023
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525 E Basin Rd, 23.8 miles

525 E Basin Rd,
New Castle, DE 19720
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1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ 23.8 miles

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ
NEWARK, DE 19713
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PO BOX 754 24.3 miles

PO BOX 754
LANSDALE, PA 19446
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510 HERON DR STE 108 24.6 miles

510 HERON DR STE 108
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
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510 HERON DR STE 114 24.6 miles

510 HERON DR STE 114
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
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520 E Lancaster Ave, 24.8 miles

520 E Lancaster Ave,
Shillington, PA 19607
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724 Dekalb Pike, 24.8 miles

724 Dekalb Pike,
Blue Bell, PA 19422
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270 MAIN ST 25.0 miles

270 MAIN ST
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
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Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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  2. FDA: Drug Testing

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  3. PDR.net

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  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

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  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

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  6. Drugs.com

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  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

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  8. Merck Manuals

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  9. SAMHSA Store

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  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

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  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

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  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

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  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

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  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

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  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

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  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

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  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

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  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

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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: Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Downingtown is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 33 miles (53 km) west of Philadelphia. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 7,891. Downingtown was settled by English and European colonists in the early 18th century and has a number of historic buildings and structures.

The town was originally named Milltown due to its number of mills along the East Branch Brandywine Creek, the first of which was founded by Daniel Butter. The Butter family also had paper mills in the area, and Frederick Bicking from Winterburg, Germany, was the patriarch of the Bicking paper families. Around the time of the American Revolution, Milltown became more commonly known as Downingtown after the prominent businessman Thomas Downing, a Quaker immigrant in 1717 from Bradninch, Devon, England, who owned a number of those mills. The town was officially named Downingtown in 1812.

The town is located along the Lincoln Highway (now part of U.S. Route 30) which runs from the East Coast to the West Coast. It was an early westward road in the wagon days as the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike. The Lincoln Highway was the first paved road to cross the nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike started in the early 1940s and was completed in the early 1950s; it runs north of US 30, bypassing Downingtown.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,928 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +4.5%

Population (female): 3,766

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,066.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.9% for Black residents, 19.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.4% for other race residents, 18.0% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 29 registered sex offenders living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Downingtown is 276 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (11.5%), German (10.4%), Italian (10.1%), American (7.6%), Egyptian (2.8%), English (2.8%).

Zip Codes: 19335

The town is located along the Lincoln Highway (now part of U.S. Route 30) which runs from the East Coast to the West Coast. It was an early westward road in the wagon days as the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike. The Lincoln Highway was the first paved road to cross the nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike started in the early 1940s and was completed in the early 1950s; it runs north of US 30, bypassing Downingtown.

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