Renton, WA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 101,379 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 52,382

Median Age: 36.7 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Renton: 117.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.8%

Poverty (breakdown): (7.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.6% for Black residents, 17.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.2% for American Indian residents, 24.5% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 17.6% for other race residents, 17.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there were 67 registered sex offenders living in Renton, Washington as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Renton is 1,507 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $78,703 (it was $45,820 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,381 (it was $24,346 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $401,600 (it was $172,800 in 2000) Renton:$401,600WA:$339,000

Races:
      White alone - 49,460 - 48.8%
      Asian alone - 19,192 - 18.9%
      Hispanic - 17,734 - 17.5%
      Black alone - 8,494 - 8.4%
      Two or more races - 5,399 - 5.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 671 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 299 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 123 - 0.1%

Owing to its location at the confluence of three major freeways (I-5, I-405, and SR 167), Renton's economic development team has lured a number of specialty retailers that draw consumers from around the region, including Fry's Electronics and IKEA. Some retail establishments were unwanted though, and the city successfully defended zoning restrictions on pornographic theaters before the U.S. Supreme Court in Renton v. Playtime Theatres, Inc.

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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 Renton, WA

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


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


304 MAIN AVE S STE 202 0.6 miles

304 MAIN AVE S STE 202
RENTON, WA 98057
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6720 FORT DENT WAY STE 110
TUKWILA, WA 98188
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200 ANDOVER PARK E STE 8
TUKWILA, WA 98188
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RENTON, WA 98057
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RENTON, WA 98055
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400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
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1412 SW 43rd Street, Suite 101
Renton, WA 98057
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TUKWILA, WA 98168
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TUKWILA, WA 98168
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KENT, WA 98032
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KENT, WA 98032
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SEATAC, WA 98188
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BURIEN, WA 98148
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BURIEN, WA 98148
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Seattle, WA 98108
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KENT, WA 98032
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KENT, WA 98030
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NORMANDY PARK, WA 98166
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222 STATE AVE N
KENT, WA 98032
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SEATTLE, WA 98108
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KENT, WA 98032
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ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
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ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
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ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
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3223 1ST AVE S STE C
SEATTLE, WA 98134
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1737 AIRPORT WAY S STE 200
SEATTLE, WA 98134
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2414 SW ANDOVER ST STE E130
SEATTLE, WA 98106
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ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
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SEATTLE, WA 98144
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BELLEVUE, WA 98005
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SEATTLE, WA 98122
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550 17TH AVE STE 200
SEATTLE, WA 98122
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SEATTLE, WA 98122
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1200 116th Avenue NE, Suite F
Bellevue, WA 98004
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1310 116TH AVE NE SUITE R
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
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1380 112TH AVE NE STE 206
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
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1229 MADISON ST STE 610
SEATTLE, WA 98104
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Bellevue, WA 98008
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1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
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1512 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
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1925 140TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98005
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509 OLIVE WAY STE 1664
SEATTLE, WA 98101
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1151 DENNY WAY
SEATTLE, WA 98109
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610 1st Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
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AUBURN, WA 98001
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AUBURN, WA 98002
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AUBURN, WA 98002
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202 CROSS ST SE
AUBURN, WA 98002
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FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
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720 S 320th Street, Suite B
Federal Way, WA 98003
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FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
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Kirkland, WA 98033
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16690 REDMOND WAY
REDMOND, WA 98052
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FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023
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34616 South 347th Place, Suite 2
Federal Way, WA 98003
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16150 NE 85TH ST STE 121
REDMOND, WA 98052
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18750 NE 65TH ST MEDICAL SERVICES, BLDG 7
REDMOND, WA 98052
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5300 TALLMAN AVE NW
SEATTLE, WA 98107
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SEATTLE, WA 98103
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SEATTLE, WA 98125
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10560 5TH AVE NE
SEATTLE, WA 98125
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12911 120TH AVE NE STE D60
KIRKLAND, WA 98034
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12911 120th Avenue NE, Suite G-105
Kirkland, WA 98034
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836 NE NORTHGATE WAY
SEATTLE, WA 98125
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9000 Holman Rd NW Ste A1
Seattle, WA 98117
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13718 100th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
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3050 NE 127th St
Seattle, WA 98125
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FIFE, WA 98424
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1930 PORT OF TACOMA RD
TACOMA, WA 98421
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4703 PACIFIC HWY E
FIFE, WA 98424
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SHORELINE, WA 98133
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SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065
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702 BROADWAY STE 102
TACOMA, WA 98402
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1123 PACIFIC AVE
TACOMA, WA 98402
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BOTHELL, WA 98011
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PORT ORCHARD, WA 98367
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WOODINVILLE, WA 98072
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TACOMA, WA 98405
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11511 NE 195TH ST STE 102
BOTHELL, WA 98011
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532 5TH ST STE 19
BREMERTON, WA 98337
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1011 E Main, Suite 301
Puyallup, WA 98372
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2528 WHEATON WAY STE 202
BREMERTON, WA 98310
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11567 CANTERWOOD BLVD NW
GIG HARBOR, WA 98332
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2601 Cherry Avenue, Suite 206
Bremerton, WA 98310
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3124 S 19TH ST BLDG C STE 110
TACOMA, WA 98405
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Shoreline, WA 98155
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20120 Ballinger Way
Shoreline, WA 98155
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3401 S 19TH ST STE 220
TACOMA, WA 98405
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PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366
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1901 S UNION AVE STE A-203
TACOMA, WA 98405
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1901 South Union, Suite B3005
Tacoma, WA 98405
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S 19th St And W Union Ave
TACOMA, WA 98405
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800 S Meridian, Suite B
Puyallup, WA 98371
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23131 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste B
Bothell, WA 98021
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4700 POINT FOSDICK DR NW STE 210
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
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407 14TH AVE SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
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1450 5TH ST SE STE 1500
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
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1455 BATTERSBY AVE
ENUMCLAW, WA 98022
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1812 S MILDRED ST STE F
TACOMA, WA 98465
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2624 S 38TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
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3850 S MERIDIAN
PUYALLUP, WA 98373
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21601 76TH AVE W
EDMONDS, WA 98026
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3908 10TH ST SE
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
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818 39TH AVE SW ste A2
PUYALLUP, WA 98373
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LYNNWOOD, WA 98036
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4725 196th St SW Ste 105
Lynnwood, WA 98036
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1800 NW MYHRE RD
SILVERDALE, WA 98383
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10209 136TH ST E
PUYALLUP, WA 98374
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9621 RIDGETOP BLVD NW
SILVERDALE, WA 98383
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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

    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.

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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: Renton, Washington

Renton is a city in King County, Washington, and an inner-ring suburb of Seattle. Situated 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Seattle, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington, at the mouth of the Cedar River.

After a long history as an important salmon fishing area for Native Americans, Renton was first settled by people of European descent in the 1860s, and its early economy was based on coal mining, clay production, and timber export. Today, Renton is best known as the final assembly point for the Boeing 737 family of commercial airplanes, but it is also home to a growing number of well known manufacturing, technology, and healthcare organizations, including Boeing Commercial Airplanes Division, Paccar, Kaiser Permanente, IKEA, Providence Health & Services, and Wizards of the Coast. As of 2016, the population in Renton is 101,300, up from 90,927 at the 2010 census. Renton currently is the eighth-largest city in Washington and is the fourth largest in King County. The National Football League's Seattle Seahawks have a training facility in Renton, which is the second-largest facility in the NFL at 200,000 square feet (19,000 m2).

Among the first European settlers in the present-day Renton area were Henry Tobin and his wife Diana. The town of Renton was accessed via the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad, the first railroad to be built to Seattle, and was in the vicinity of several coal mines that attracted entrepreneurs like Erasmus M. Smithers, who is credited with the founding and establishment of the town in 1875. Smithers named Renton in honor of Captain William Renton, a local lumber and shipping merchant who invested heavily in the coal trade. Smithers discovered coal there and brought in Charles D. Shattuck as the coal mine operator.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 101,379 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 52,382

Median Age: 36.7 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Renton: 117.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.8%

Poverty (breakdown): (7.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.6% for Black residents, 17.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 22.2% for American Indian residents, 24.5% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 17.6% for other race residents, 17.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there were 67 registered sex offenders living in Renton, Washington as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Renton is 1,507 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $78,703 (it was $45,820 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,381 (it was $24,346 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $401,600 (it was $172,800 in 2000) Renton:$401,600WA:$339,000

Races:
      White alone - 49,460 - 48.8%
      Asian alone - 19,192 - 18.9%
      Hispanic - 17,734 - 17.5%
      Black alone - 8,494 - 8.4%
      Two or more races - 5,399 - 5.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 671 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 299 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 123 - 0.1%

Owing to its location at the confluence of three major freeways (I-5, I-405, and SR 167), Renton's economic development team has lured a number of specialty retailers that draw consumers from around the region, including Fry's Electronics and IKEA. Some retail establishments were unwanted though, and the city successfully defended zoning restrictions on pornographic theaters before the U.S. Supreme Court in Renton v. Playtime Theatres, Inc.

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