Bayou Gauche, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 2,071.

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $938.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bayou Gauche: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.8%

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (48.2%), French (28.7%), French Canadian (8.0%), Cajun (1.8%), Irish (1.8%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Zip Codes: 70030, 70080

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $78,920 (it was $51,667 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,505 (it was $22,170 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $241,465 (it was $104,400 in 2000) Bayou Gauche:$241,465LA:$162,500

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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 Bayou Gauche, LA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Bayou Gauche, LA 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 Bayou Gauche, LA testing locations.

14297 HIGHWAY 90 7.1 miles

14297 HIGHWAY 90
BOUTTE, LA 70039
Categories: BOUTTE LA

1207 Paul Maillard 9.6 miles

1207 Paul Maillard
Luling, LA 70070
Categories: Luling LA

1057 PAUL MAILLARD RD 9.8 miles

1057 PAUL MAILLARD RD
LULING, LA 70070
Categories: LULING LA

16179 RIVER RD 13.9 miles

16179 RIVER RD
HAHNVILLE, LA 70057
Categories: HAHNVILLE LA

14902 RIVER RD 14.4 miles

14902 RIVER RD
NORCO, LA 70079
Categories: NORCO LA

200 HICKORY AVE 16.8 miles

200 HICKORY AVE
HARAHAN, LA 70123
Categories: HARAHAN LA

13554 HIGHWAY 3235 17.1 miles

13554 HIGHWAY 3235
LAROSE, LA 70373
Categories: LAROSE LA

1600 WILLIAMS BLVD 17.2 miles

1600 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

5800 PLAUCHE CT 17.3 miles

5800 PLAUCHE CT
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1525 DICKORY AVE 17.5 miles

1525 DICKORY AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

5440 MOUNES ST Ste 110 17.8 miles

5440 MOUNES ST Ste 110
HARAHAN, LA 70123
Categories: HARAHAN LA

2552 WILLIAMS BLVD 18.1 miles

2552 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

401 4TH ST 18.2 miles

401 4TH ST
BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094
Categories: BRIDGE CITY LA

2714 DELAWARE AVE 18.2 miles

2714 DELAWARE AVE
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309 18.5 miles

200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309
Kenner, LA 70065
Categories: Kenner LA

708 W Esplanade Ave 18.7 miles

708 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
Categories: Kenner LA

4015 JEFFERSON HWY 19.1 miles

4015 JEFFERSON HWY
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
Categories: JEFFERSON LA

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR 19.1 miles

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE B 19.8 miles

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE B
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE H 19.8 miles

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE H
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210 19.9 miles

4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210
Metairie, LA 70001
Categories: Metairie LA

1660 BARATARIA BLVD 19.9 miles

1660 BARATARIA BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

1625 Barataria Blvd 19.9 miles

1625 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
Categories: Marrero LA

4701 BURKE DR 20.0 miles

4701 BURKE DR
METAIRIE, LA 70003
Categories: METAIRIE LA

735 W 5TH ST 20.1 miles

735 W 5TH ST
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST 20.1 miles

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

4700 Wichers Dr, 20.2 miles

4700 Wichers Dr,
Marrero, LA 70072
Categories: Marrero LA

602 N ACADIA RD MEDICAL MALL 20.3 miles

602 N ACADIA RD MEDICAL MALL
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD 20.3 miles

1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

4713 UTICA ST 20.4 miles

4713 UTICA ST
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3100 HOUMA BLVD 20.4 miles

3100 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

113 Belle Terre Blvd 20.5 miles

113 Belle Terre Blvd
LaPlace, LA 70068
Categories: LaPlace LA

4475 WESTBANK EXPY 20.5 miles

4475 WESTBANK EXPY
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100 20.5 miles

2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101 20.5 miles

4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3674 HWY 51 20.6 miles

3674 HWY 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3674 HWY. 51 20.6 miles

3674 HWY. 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51 20.6 miles

3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C 20.6 miles

4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210 20.6 miles

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203 20.6 miles

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

502 RUE DE SANTE STE 308 20.7 miles

502 RUE DE SANTE STE 308
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 20.7 miles

3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70002
Categories: Metairie LA

501 Rue De Sante, Suite 10 20.8 miles

501 Rue De Sante, Suite 10
La Place, LA 70068
Categories: La Place LA

4200 HOUMA BLVD 21.0 miles

4200 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303 21.1 miles

2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

200 CLENDENNING RD 21.2 miles

200 CLENDENNING RD
HOUMA, LA 70363
Categories: HOUMA LA

2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230 21.3 miles

2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

1260 DESTREHAN AVE 21.3 miles

1260 DESTREHAN AVE
HARVEY, LA 70058
Categories: HARVEY LA

3525 Prytania Street, Suite 506 21.5 miles

3525 Prytania Street, Suite 506
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

16148 W MAIN ST 21.5 miles

16148 W MAIN ST
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

2139 SPYGLASS DR 21.7 miles

2139 SPYGLASS DR
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3584 W AIRLINE HWY 21.7 miles

3584 W AIRLINE HWY
RESERVE, LA 70084
Categories: RESERVE LA

3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S 21.9 miles

3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

22080 HIGHWAY 20 22.0 miles

22080 HIGHWAY 20
VACHERIE, LA 70090
Categories: VACHERIE LA

118 W 111TH ST 22.0 miles

118 W 111TH ST
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

3919 W AIRLINE HWY 22.1 miles

3919 W AIRLINE HWY
RESERVE, LA 70084
Categories: RESERVE LA

3117 7TH ST 22.2 miles

3117 7TH ST
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

291 LIBERTY ST 22.3 miles

291 LIBERTY ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

606 LIBERTY ST 22.5 miles

606 LIBERTY ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

855 Belanger Street, Suite 105 22.5 miles

855 Belanger Street, Suite 105
Houma, LA 70360
Categories: Houma LA

855 BELANGER ST STE 108 22.5 miles

855 BELANGER ST STE 108
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

409 N HOLLYWOOD RD 22.5 miles

409 N HOLLYWOOD RD
HOUMA, LA 70364
Categories: HOUMA LA

826 SCHOOL STREET 22.6 miles

826 SCHOOL STREET
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

818 VERRET ST 22.6 miles

818 VERRET ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225 22.6 miles

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225
New Orleans, LA 70119
Categories: New Orleans LA

2439 MANHATTAN BLVD STE 502 22.7 miles

2439 MANHATTAN BLVD STE 502
HARVEY, LA 70058
Categories: HARVEY LA

1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE 22.7 miles

1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2532 TULANE AVE 22.9 miles

2532 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

108 LOIS RD 22.9 miles

108 LOIS RD
HOUMA, LA 70363
Categories: HOUMA LA

2714 CANAL ST STE 102 23.1 miles

2714 CANAL ST STE 102
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040 23.1 miles

1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

5437 W PARK AVE 23.1 miles

5437 W PARK AVE
HOUMA, LA 70364
Categories: HOUMA LA

618 N CARROLLTON AVE 23.1 miles

618 N CARROLLTON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2127 BELLE CHASSE HWY 23.2 miles

2127 BELLE CHASSE HWY
GRETNA, LA 70053
Categories: GRETNA LA

900 MAGAZINE ST 23.2 miles

900 MAGAZINE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1716 CLEVELAND AVE 23.2 miles

1716 CLEVELAND AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

750 CAMP ST 23.3 miles

750 CAMP ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

318 BARONNE ST 23.4 miles

318 BARONNE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970 23.4 miles

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING 23.5 miles

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1581 CAROL SUE AVE STE E 23.5 miles

1581 CAROL SUE AVE STE E
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Categories: TERRYTOWN LA

602 N ACADIA RD 23.7 miles

602 N ACADIA RD
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

200 W 134TH PL 23.7 miles

200 W 134TH PL
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

804 S ACADIA RD 23.8 miles

804 S ACADIA RD
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

148 WALL BLVD 23.9 miles

148 WALL BLVD
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

107 Wall Blvd Suite A 23.9 miles

107 Wall Blvd Suite A
Gretna, LA 70056
Categories: Gretna LA

107 WALL BLVD STE A 23.9 miles

107 WALL BLVD STE A
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

1161B Saint Charles St 24.0 miles

1161B Saint Charles St
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

131 CORPORATE DR 24.0 miles

131 CORPORATE DR
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

120 MEADOWCREST ST 24.1 miles

120 MEADOWCREST ST
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

111 ACADIA PARK DR 24.1 miles

111 ACADIA PARK DR
RACELAND, LA 70394
Categories: RACELAND LA

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 207 24.1 miles

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 207
Gretna, LA 70056
Categories: Gretna LA

2600 Belle Chasse Hwy STE 201 24.1 miles

2600 Belle Chasse Hwy STE 201
Terrytown, LA 70056
Categories: Terrytown LA

318 N CANAL BLVD 24.2 miles

318 N CANAL BLVD
THIBODEAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODEAUX LA

113 LAPALCO BLVD STE 204 24.3 miles

113 LAPALCO BLVD STE 204
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

144 VALHI LAGOON XING 24.5 miles

144 VALHI LAGOON XING
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

2471 LOUISIANA AVE 24.8 miles

2471 LOUISIANA AVE
LUTCHER, LA 70071
Categories: LUTCHER LA

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: Bayou Gauche, Louisiana

According to the United States Census Bureau, the designated CDP has a total area of 20.2 square miles (52 km2), of which 17.6 square miles (46 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (12.93%) is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,770 people, 598 households, and 508 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 100.7 people per square mile (38.9/km²). There were 637 housing units at an average density of 36.2 per square mile (14.0/km²).

The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.84% White, 1.53% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.85% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 2,071.

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $938.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bayou Gauche: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.8%

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (48.2%), French (28.7%), French Canadian (8.0%), Cajun (1.8%), Irish (1.8%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Zip Codes: 70030, 70080

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $78,920 (it was $51,667 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,505 (it was $22,170 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $241,465 (it was $104,400 in 2000) Bayou Gauche:$241,465LA:$162,500

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