Battle Creek, MI Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 51,286 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: -3.9%

Median Age: 37.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $695.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Battle Creek: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (16.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.6% for Black residents, 22.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.8% for American Indian residents, 17.9% for other race residents, 30.6% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (11.4%), Irish (7.2%), English (5.6%), American (5.3%), Polish (3.5%), French (3.2%).

Land Area: 42.8 square miles.

Zip Codes: 49014, 49015, 49017, 49034, 49037

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $41,389 (it was $35,491 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $24,995 (it was $18,424 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $101,193 (it was $70,800 in 2000) Battle Creek:$101,193MI:$155,700

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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 Battle Creek, MI

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Battle Creek, MI 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 Battle Creek, MI testing locations.

126 COLLEGE ST STE A 0.7 miles

126 COLLEGE ST STE A
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

175 COLLEGE ST 0.8 miles

175 COLLEGE ST
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

300 NORTH AVE 0.9 miles

300 NORTH AVE
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

265 FREMONT ST 0.9 miles

265 FREMONT ST
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

391 S SHORE DR STE 216 1.2 miles

391 S SHORE DR STE 216
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

842 E. Columbia Ave Ste 1 1.3 miles

842 E. Columbia Ave Ste 1
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Categories: Battle Creek MI

25 COLUMBIA AVE E 1.4 miles

25 COLUMBIA AVE E
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

5352 BECKLEY RD 4.0 miles

5352 BECKLEY RD
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

3600 CAPITAL AVE SW STE 206 4.7 miles

3600 CAPITAL AVE SW STE 206
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

4651 HURON TRL 5.0 miles

4651 HURON TRL
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
Categories: BATTLE CREEK MI

1174 W MICHIGAN AVE 10.7 miles

1174 W MICHIGAN AVE
MARSHALL, MI 49068
Categories: MARSHALL MI

200 N MADISON ST 11.7 miles

200 N MADISON ST
MARSHALL, MI 49068
Categories: MARSHALL MI

5555 Gull Rd, Suite 203 17.6 miles

5555 Gull Rd, Suite 203
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Categories: Kalamazoo MI

2597 S SPRINKLE RD 18.4 miles

2597 S SPRINKLE RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

1634 GULL RD 19.4 miles

1634 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

1820 SHAFFER ST 19.4 miles

1820 SHAFFER ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

1521 GULL RD 19.5 miles

1521 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

2550 AIRVIEW BLVD 20.2 miles

2550 AIRVIEW BLVD
PORTAGE, MI 49002
Categories: PORTAGE MI

601 JOHN ST 20.7 miles

601 JOHN ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

820 JOHN ST STE E-012 20.7 miles

820 JOHN ST STE E-012
KALAMAZOO, MI 49001
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

117 W PATERSON ST 20.8 miles

117 W PATERSON ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

5465 E T AVE 20.8 miles

5465 E T AVE
VICKSBURG, MI 49097
Categories: VICKSBURG MI

6929 S WESTNEDGE AVE 21.4 miles

6929 S WESTNEDGE AVE
PORTAGE, MI 49002
Categories: PORTAGE MI

5142 S Westnedge Ave 21.4 miles

5142 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
Categories: Portage MI

115 Market Place 22.3 miles

115 Market Place
ALBION, MI 49224
Categories: ALBION MI

1903 W MICHIGAN AVE 22.4 miles

1903 W MICHIGAN AVE
KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

245 W CENTRE AVE 22.6 miles

245 W CENTRE AVE
PORTAGE, MI 49024
Categories: PORTAGE MI

13326 N BOULEVARD ST 22.6 miles

13326 N BOULEVARD ST
VICKSBURG, MI 49097
Categories: VICKSBURG MI

3125 W MAIN ST 23.0 miles

3125 W MAIN ST
KALAMAZOO, MI 49006
Categories: KALAMAZOO MI

1009 W GREEN ST 23.5 miles

1009 W GREEN ST
HASTINGS, MI 49058
Categories: HASTINGS MI

1108 W STATE ST 23.8 miles

1108 W STATE ST
HASTINGS, MI 49058
Categories: HASTINGS MI

321 E HARRIS ST 24.6 miles

321 E HARRIS ST
CHARLOTTE, MI 48813
Categories: CHARLOTTE MI

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: Battle Creek, Michigan

Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which encompasses all of Calhoun County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 52,347, while the MSA's population was 136,146.

Battle Creek was named for a minor encounter on March 14, 1824, between a federal government land survey party led by Colonel John Mullett and two Potawatomi Indians, who had approached the survey camp asking for food. They were hungry because the Army was late in delivering the supplies promised them by the treaty of 1820. After a protracted discussion, the Native Americans allegedly tried to steal food. One of the surveyors grabbed his rifle and shot one of the Potawatomies, seriously wounding him. Following the encounter, the surveyors retreated to Detroit.

Surveyors would not return to the area until June 1825, after Governor Lewis Cass had settled the issues with the Native Americans. Early white settlers called the nearby stream the Battle Creek River, and the town took its name from that.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 51,286 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: -3.9%

Median Age: 37.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $695.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Battle Creek: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (16.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.6% for Black residents, 22.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.8% for American Indian residents, 17.9% for other race residents, 30.6% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (11.4%), Irish (7.2%), English (5.6%), American (5.3%), Polish (3.5%), French (3.2%).

Land Area: 42.8 square miles.

Zip Codes: 49014, 49015, 49017, 49034, 49037

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $41,389 (it was $35,491 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $24,995 (it was $18,424 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $101,193 (it was $70,800 in 2000) Battle Creek:$101,193MI:$155,700

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