Albany, NY Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 51,924

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Albany: 107.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 330 registered sex offenders living in Albany, New York as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Albany is 297 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (8.1%), Irish (7.5%), German (4.1%), Jamaican (2.3%), American (2.2%), English (2.1%).

Elevation: 127 feet

Land Area: 21.4 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 48,313 - 49.2%
      Black alone - 26,059 - 26.5%
      Hispanic - 10,419 - 10.6%
      Asian alone - 8,647 - 8.8%
      Two or more races - 4,145 - 4.2%
      Other race alone - 593 - 0.6%
      American Indian alone - 76 - 0.08%

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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)

In Home Drug Testing

In-Home Drug Testing Albany, NY

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Albany, NY for employers that need On The Job Testing, In-Home Personal Use or for Family Testing Purposes. Our in-home/self-administered rapid drug testing options are a cost-effective alternative when needing to test an employee, individual, or family member when visiting a testing center is not convenient and you are in need of a reliable rapid baseline result. Call us today to order your instant testing devices or simply place your order below. All instant testing devices are FDA approved. The initial screen is used as an initial screening and it is recommended that all positive results should be confirmed by a certified laboratory. All Negative results are conclusive.

Instant Test Products

5panel Instant

5 Panel Rapid Result

Our 5 panel rapid results is the most common urine drug test utilized for baseline testing. This drug test screens for the most commonly abused "street" drugs and is the most common utilized by employers and individuals.

5 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

10panel Instant

10 Panel Rapid Result

The 10-panel rapid results drug testing cup is a rapid test for the detection of the commonly abused "street" drug and prescription medication. The 10 panel is utilized by employers and individuals when they are in need of a more comprehensive result than the 5-panel drug test.

10 panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

12panel Instant

12 Panel Rapid Result

The 12-panel rapid results drug test screens for the presence of 12 different metabolites to provide simple, fast and accurate results. This test is often used for comprehensive testing that must include additional drugs not screened for in the 10-panel rapid test.

12 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

14 Panel

14 Panel Rapid Result

The 14-panel rapid results drug test is currently the most comprehensive instant drug test available. This rapid test will provide you with a broad range of drug metabolites to ensure the most comprehensive in-home drug test result.

14 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone
  • Tricyclic Anti-Depressants,
  • EDDP

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, EDDP, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

Additional Screening Options

Weed Instant

Marijuana Only (THC) Instant
This single dip rapid result test screens for the presence of THC metabolites. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
50 ng/mL cutoff level

Weed Instant

Nicotine (Cotinine) Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of nicotine and cotinine metabolites in urine. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
Cotinine 200ng/ml cutoff level

Weed Instant

ETG Alcohol Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of alcohol metabolite (ETG) for up to 80 hours of consumption. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
500 ng/mL cut-off level

Don't see your single drug test? Accredited Drug Testing also offers the following single panel drug test screening options for:

  • Cocaine (COC)
  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Amphetamine (AMP)
  • Methamphetamine (mAMP)
  • Opiates (OPI)
  • Oxycodone (OXY)
  • Benzodiazepines (BZO)
  • Barbiturates (BAR)
  • Buprenorphine (BUP)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • MDMA-Ecstasy
  • Methadone (MTD)
  • Tramadol (TRM)
  • Fentanyl (FEN)*
  • K2 Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)*

If you are in need of a laboratory-analyzed drug or alcohol test, please find listed below our Albany, NY testing locations.

357 MYRTLE AVE 0.9 miles

357 MYRTLE AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Categories: ALBANY NY

389 MYRTLE AVE 0.9 miles

389 MYRTLE AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Categories: ALBANY NY

4 PALISADES DR STE 120 2.7 miles

4 PALISADES DR STE 120
ALBANY, NY 12205
Categories: ALBANY NY

2 NORMANSKILL BLVD STE 203 3.2 miles

2 NORMANSKILL BLVD STE 203
DELMAR, NY 12054
Categories: DELMAR NY

400 PATROON CREEK, SUITE 101 3.2 miles

400 PATROON CREEK, SUITE 101
ALBANY, NY 12206
Categories: ALBANY NY

1375 WASHINGTON AVE STE 103 3.7 miles

1375 WASHINGTON AVE STE 103
ALBANY, NY 12206
Categories: ALBANY NY

2 EXECUTIVE PARK DR 4.6 miles

2 EXECUTIVE PARK DR
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
Categories: CLIFTON PARK NY

79 VANDENBURGH AVE 4.7 miles

79 VANDENBURGH AVE
TROY, NY 12180
Categories: TROY NY

2 Executive Park Drive, 4.7 miles

2 Executive Park Drive,
Albany, NY 12203
Categories: Albany NY

582 New Loudon Rd, 5.1 miles

582 New Loudon Rd,
Latham, NY 12110
Categories: Latham NY

14 COMPUTER DR E 5.1 miles

14 COMPUTER DR E
ALBANY, NY 12205
Categories: ALBANY NY

98 Wolf Road Suite 16 5.2 miles

98 Wolf Road Suite 16
Albany, NY 12205
Categories: Albany NY

595 NEW LOUDON RD 5.2 miles

595 NEW LOUDON RD
LATHAM, NY 12110
Categories: LATHAM NY

1492 CENTRAL AVE 5.3 miles

1492 CENTRAL AVE
COLONIE -ALBANY, NY 12205
Categories: COLONIE -ALBANY NY

776A WATERVLIET SHAKER RD 5.4 miles

776A WATERVLIET SHAKER RD
LATHAM, NY 12110
Categories: LATHAM NY

11 COMPUTER DR W STE 218 5.4 miles

11 COMPUTER DR W STE 218
ALBANY, NY 12205
Categories: ALBANY NY

1762 CENTRAL AVE 2ND FL STE 202 5.9 miles

1762 CENTRAL AVE 2ND FL STE 202
ALBANY, NY 12205
Categories: ALBANY NY

21 EVERETT RD EXT 5.9 miles

21 EVERETT RD EXT
ALBANY, NY 12205
Categories: ALBANY NY

2500 PONDVIEW SUITE 102 6.4 miles

2500 PONDVIEW SUITE 102
CASTLETON ON HUDSON, NY 12033
Categories: CASTLETON ON HUDSON NY

2001 5TH AVENUE 6.6 miles

2001 5TH AVENUE
TROY, NY 12180
Categories: TROY NY

1971 WESTERN AVE 7.0 miles

1971 WESTERN AVE
ALBANY, NY 12203
Categories: ALBANY NY

1 PEPSI COLA DR 7.0 miles

1 PEPSI COLA DR
LATHAM, NY 12110
Categories: LATHAM NY

2215 BURDETT AVE 7.1 miles

2215 BURDETT AVE
TROY, NY 12180
Categories: TROY NY

20 STARBOARD WAY 8.5 miles

20 STARBOARD WAY
LATHAM, NY 12110
Categories: LATHAM NY

864 BEECH DR 9.8 miles

864 BEECH DR
SCHENECTADY, NY 12309
Categories: SCHENECTADY NY

1336 UNION ST 13.6 miles

1336 UNION ST
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308
Categories: SCHENECTADY NY

1101 NOTT ST 14.2 miles

1101 NOTT ST
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308
Categories: SCHENECTADY NY

952 ROUTE 146 15.1 miles

952 ROUTE 146
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
Categories: CLIFTON PARK NY

2A HALFMOON CIR 15.2 miles

2A HALFMOON CIR
CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
Categories: CLIFTON PARK NY

115 Saratoga Road Suite 210 16.9 miles

115 Saratoga Road Suite 210
Glenville, NY 12302
Categories: Glenville NY

1301 RIVER ST RM 103 17.0 miles

1301 RIVER ST RM 103
VALATIE, NY 12184
Categories: VALATIE NY

11835 STATE ROUTE 9W 17.2 miles

11835 STATE ROUTE 9W
WEST COXSACKIE, NY 12192
Categories: WEST COXSACKIE NY

2388 ROUTE 9 17.9 miles

2388 ROUTE 9
MECHANICVILLE, NY 12118
Categories: MECHANICVILLE NY

529 SARATOGA RD 18.6 miles

529 SARATOGA RD
GLENVILLE, NY 12302
Categories: GLENVILLE NY

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 21.8 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
Categories: Rotterdam Junction NY

2554 ROUTE 9 24.8 miles

2554 ROUTE 9
BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020
Categories: BALLSTON SPA NY

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

In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing is a method used by individuals to check for the presence of drugs in the body, typically through urine, saliva, or hair sample tests. This form of testing is commonly employed by parents, employers, and educational institutions who wish to monitor drug use. It can also be useful for individuals monitoring their own recovery from drug addiction or for those who need to ensure a drug-free status for workplace compliance.

Types of In-Home Drug Tests

  • Urine Tests: The most common type, these tests detect drugs and their metabolites in urine. They are known for their ease of use, rapid results, and affordability.
  • Saliva Tests: These involve collecting saliva to detect drug residues. While not as sensitive as urine tests, they are less invasive and can detect drug use within a shorter window after consumption.
  • Hair Follicle Tests: These tests provide a longer detection window, tracing drug use back up to 90 days. However, they are more expensive and require sending a sample to a lab for analysis.

Advantages of In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing kits offer several benefits:

  1. Privacy: Allows testing in a private setting, which can be less stressful for individuals being tested.
  2. Convenience: Tests can be performed at any time and do not require appointments with healthcare providers.
  3. Immediate Results: Most tests provide results within minutes, offering quick insight into drug use.
  4. Cost-Effective: These tests are generally more affordable than testing conducted at medical facilities.

Limitations and Considerations

While in-home drug testing kits are useful, they also have limitations:

  • Accuracy: The accuracy can vary between brands and types of tests. False positives and false negatives can occur, especially if the test kits are not used correctly.
  • Legal Implications: The results from in-home tests might not be admissible in court or in formal employment settings, which often require confirmation from professional labs.
  • Drug Detection Windows: Each drug has a different detection window, and some drugs may not be detectable shortly after use.

Choosing the Right Test

When selecting an in-home drug testing kit, consider the following:

  1. Substances Tested: Ensure the kit can detect the specific drugs you are concerned about.
  2. Sensitivity and Specificity: Look for kits that balance sensitivity (ability to detect drugs at low levels) with specificity (ability to avoid false positives).
  3. User Reviews: Research reviews and feedback to gauge the effectiveness and reliability of different brands and types.

In summary, in-home drug testing can be a valuable tool for maintaining a safe and drug-free environment. However, it is essential to understand its limitations and ensure proper usage to obtain reliable results.

Local Area Info: Albany, New York

Albany (/???lb?ni/ (listen) ALL-b?-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City.

Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including the nearby cities and suburbs of Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs. With a 2013 Census-estimated population of 1.1 million the Capital District is the third-most populous metropolitan region in the state. As of the 2010 census, the population of Albany was 97,856.

The area that later became Albany was settled by Dutch colonists who in 1614, built Fort Nassau for fur trading and, in 1624, built Fort Orange. In 1664, the English took over the Dutch settlements, renaming the city as Albany, in honor of the then Duke of Albany, the future James II of England and James VII of Scotland. The city was officially chartered in 1686 under English rule. It became the capital of New York in 1797 following formation of the United States. Albany is one of the oldest surviving settlements of the original British thirteen colonies, and is the longest continuously chartered city in the United States.

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Population (female): 51,924

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Albany: 107.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 330 registered sex offenders living in Albany, New York as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Albany is 297 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (8.1%), Irish (7.5%), German (4.1%), Jamaican (2.3%), American (2.2%), English (2.1%).

Elevation: 127 feet

Land Area: 21.4 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 48,313 - 49.2%
      Black alone - 26,059 - 26.5%
      Hispanic - 10,419 - 10.6%
      Asian alone - 8,647 - 8.8%
      Two or more races - 4,145 - 4.2%
      Other race alone - 593 - 0.6%
      American Indian alone - 76 - 0.08%

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