Reading, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 29.6 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 30.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (21.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 39.3% for Black residents, 35.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.7% for American Indian residents, 56.5% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 44.0% for other race residents, 45.4% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 266 feet

Land Area: 9.82 square miles.

Zip Codes: 19602, 19604, 19611

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $31,160 (it was $26,698 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $15,082 (it was $13,086 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $70,000 (it was $45,000 in 2000) Reading:$70,000PA:$181,200

Races:
      Hispanic - 51,230 - 58.2%
      White alone - 25,258 - 28.7%
      Black alone - 8,774 - 10.0%
      Two or more races - 1,517 - 1.7%
      Asian alone - 958 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 183 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 142 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 20 - 0.02%

In April 2017, it was announced that an indoor velodrome, or cycling track, will be built in Reading as the first of its kind on the East Coast and only the second in the entire country. Albright College and the World Cycling League formally announced plans April 6, 2017, to build the $20 million, 2,500-seat facility, which will be called the National Velodrome and Events Center at Albright College. It will also serve as the Cycling League's world headquarters.

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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 Reading, PA

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


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


5001B PERKIOMEN AVE 0.8 miles

5001B PERKIOMEN AVE
READING, PA 19606
Categories: READING PA

520 E Lancaster Ave, 2.5 miles

520 E Lancaster Ave,
Shillington, PA 19607
Categories: Shillington PA

1665 STATE HILL RD BERKSHIRE MALL 2.6 miles

1665 STATE HILL RD BERKSHIRE MALL
WYOMISSING, PA 19610
Categories: WYOMISSING PA

2001 State Hill Road, Suite 130 2.6 miles

2001 State Hill Road, Suite 130
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Categories: Wyomissing PA

3050 N 5th Street Hwy, 3.1 miles

3050 N 5th Street Hwy,
Reading, PA 19605
Categories: Reading PA

WALNUT ST 3.4 miles

WALNUT ST
READING, PA 19606
Categories: READING PA

96 COMMERCE DR STE 113 3.4 miles

96 COMMERCE DR STE 113
WYOMISSING, PA 19610
Categories: WYOMISSING PA

4400 Perkiomen Ave, 3.7 miles

4400 Perkiomen Ave,
Reading, PA 19606
Categories: Reading PA

2500 BERNVILLE RD 4.0 miles

2500 BERNVILLE RD
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

4201 POTTSVILLE PIKE 4.4 miles

4201 POTTSVILLE PIKE
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

3225 N 5TH STREET HWY STE 4 4.4 miles

3225 N 5TH STREET HWY STE 4
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

1114 COMMONS BLVD 4.7 miles

1114 COMMONS BLVD
READING, PA 19605
Categories: READING PA

321 N Furnace St, 7.8 miles

321 N Furnace St,
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Categories: Birdsboro PA

45 S PINE ST 13.5 miles

45 S PINE ST
ELVERSON, PA 19520
Categories: ELVERSON PA

400-B South 4th Street, 15.0 miles

400-B South 4th Street,
Hamburg, PA 19526
Categories: Hamburg PA

1050 E Philadelphia Ave, 16.2 miles

1050 E Philadelphia Ave,
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Categories: Gilbertsville PA

446 N READING RD 16.2 miles

446 N READING RD
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Categories: EPHRATA PA

112 N Reading Rd, 17.0 miles

112 N Reading Rd,
Ephrata, PA 17522
Categories: Ephrata PA

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING 17.2 miles

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

44 EAST AVE 17.3 miles

44 EAST AVE
STRAUSSTOWN, PA 19559
Categories: STRAUSSTOWN PA

1323 Rt 100, 17.3 miles

1323 Rt 100,
Barto, PA 19504
Categories: Barto PA

1600 E HIGH ST 17.7 miles

1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

1569 Medical Dr, 17.8 miles

1569 Medical Dr,
Pottstown, PA 19464
Categories: Pottstown PA

435 S KINZER AVE 18.0 miles

435 S KINZER AVE
NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557
Categories: NEW HOLLAND PA

2089 E HIGH ST 18.1 miles

2089 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

725 E Lincoln Ave, 18.9 miles

725 E Lincoln Ave,
Myerstown, PA 17067
Categories: Myerstown PA

4237 OREGON PIKE 21.4 miles

4237 OREGON PIKE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Categories: EPHRATA PA

1235 Horseshoe Pike, 22.3 miles

1235 Horseshoe Pike,
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145 22.5 miles

6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145
TREXLERTOWN, PA 18087
Categories: TREXLERTOWN PA

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 22.5 miles

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN
CHESTER, PA 19013
Categories: CHESTER PA

622 Gravel Pike, 22.6 miles

622 Gravel Pike,
East Greenville, PA 18041
Categories: East Greenville PA

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane 22.8 miles

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
Categories: Macungie PA

1120 CENTRE TPKE 22.8 miles

1120 CENTRE TPKE
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Categories: ORWIGSBURG PA

227 S ROUTE 100 23.0 miles

227 S ROUTE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18106
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 23.2 miles

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 23.2 miles

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road
Royersford, PA 19468
Categories: Royersford PA

201 REECEVILLE RD 23.7 miles

201 REECEVILLE RD
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
Categories: COATESVILLE PA

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 24.0 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR 24.1 miles

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR
PENNSBURG, PA 18073
Categories: PENNSBURG PA

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 24.1 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 24.1 miles

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102,
Exton, PA 19341
Categories: Exton PA

5275 LINCOLN HWY 24.3 miles

5275 LINCOLN HWY
GAP, PA 17527
Categories: GAP PA

1500 HIGHLANDS DR 24.4 miles

1500 HIGHLANDS DR
LITITZ, PA 17543
Categories: LITITZ PA

950 Octorara Trail 24.7 miles

950 Octorara Trail
Parkesburg, PA 19365
Categories: Parkesburg PA

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 24.7 miles

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

102 Schubert Dr 24.7 miles

102 Schubert Dr
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201 24.8 miles

836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201
GAP, PA 17527
Categories: GAP PA

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 24.9 miles

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 25.0 miles

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

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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

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: Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading (/?r?d??/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area.

The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster) is strategically situated along a major transportation route from Central to Eastern Pennsylvania, and lent its name to the now-defunct Reading Railroad, which transported anthracite coal from the Pennsylvania Coal Region to the eastern United States via the Port of Philadelphia. Reading Railroad is one of the four railroad properties in the classic United States version of the Monopoly board game.

Reading was one of the first localities where outlet shopping became a tourist industry. It has been known as "The Pretzel City", because of numerous local pretzel bakeries. Currently, Bachman, Dieffenbach, Tom Sturgis, and Unique Pretzel bakeries call the Reading area home.

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Median Age: 29.6 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 30.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (21.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 39.3% for Black residents, 35.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.7% for American Indian residents, 56.5% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 44.0% for other race residents, 45.4% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 266 feet

Land Area: 9.82 square miles.

Zip Codes: 19602, 19604, 19611

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $31,160 (it was $26,698 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $15,082 (it was $13,086 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $70,000 (it was $45,000 in 2000) Reading:$70,000PA:$181,200

Races:
      Hispanic - 51,230 - 58.2%
      White alone - 25,258 - 28.7%
      Black alone - 8,774 - 10.0%
      Two or more races - 1,517 - 1.7%
      Asian alone - 958 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 183 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 142 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 20 - 0.02%

In April 2017, it was announced that an indoor velodrome, or cycling track, will be built in Reading as the first of its kind on the East Coast and only the second in the entire country. Albright College and the World Cycling League formally announced plans April 6, 2017, to build the $20 million, 2,500-seat facility, which will be called the National Velodrome and Events Center at Albright College. It will also serve as the Cycling League's world headquarters.

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