In-Home Drug Testing Clarkston, GA
Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient
Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Clarkston, GA 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 Clarkston, GA testing locations.
2151A IDLEWOOD RD 1.2 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 1.4 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 2.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 3.0 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
5019 LAVISTA RD 3.4 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
1276 MCCONNELL DR 4.0 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 4.0 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 4.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 4.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 5.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 6.4 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 6.8 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 6.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 7.0 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30093
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 7.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 7.1 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 7.2 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 7.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
6808 DEER TRAIL LN 7.5 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 7.6 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 7.7 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 8.2 miles
LILBURN, GA 30047
6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 8.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
145 NORTH AVE NE 8.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 8.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 8.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 8.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 8.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 8.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 8.9 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
688 SPRING ST NW 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 8.9 miles
Norcross, GA 30071
6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 9.0 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
338 W Peachtree St NW 9.1 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 9.4 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 9.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 9.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 10.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 10.4 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 10.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 10.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 10.7 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 10.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 10.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 10.9 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 11.1 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 11.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 11.4 miles
LITHONIA, GA 30038
3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 11.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 11.8 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
6660 ROSWELL RD 11.9 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 11.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 12.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
3551 SATELLITE BLVD 12.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 12.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
923 DILL AVE SW 12.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30310
3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 12.2 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW 12.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 12.9 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
4223 MORELAND AVE 12.9 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 13.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 13.3 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 13.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30315
3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 13.3 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 13.4 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 13.4 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 13.5 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 13.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 13.9 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 14.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
535 N CENTRAL AVE 14.3 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
9690 VENTANA WAY 14.4 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
3580 ATLANTA AVE 14.5 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
791 Oak St 14.6 miles
Hapeville, GA 30354
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 14.6 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 14.7 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 14.7 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 14.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 14.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30354
1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 14.9 miles
East Point, GA 30344
526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 15.1 miles
Forest Park, GA 30297
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 15.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 15.3 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 15.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 15.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2890 DELK RD SE 15.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
On-site only 15.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 15.7 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 15.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
180 COBB PKWY S 15.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
305 WILLOW LN 15.9 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 15.9 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 16.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
9410B WILLEO RD 16.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 16.1 miles
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 16.2 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6309 ROSWELL RD NE STE 2-E 16.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
5942 ROSWELL RD NE 16.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 16.2 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 16.3 miles
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 16.3 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 16.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30320
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 16.5 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 16.5 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103 16.5 miles
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
769 MORROW RD 16.8 miles
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 16.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30337
1039 E FREEWAY DR SE 16.8 miles
CONYERS, GA 30094
6681 JONESBORO RD 16.8 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
7147 JONESBORO RD STE L 16.8 miles
Morrow, GA 30260
575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280 16.9 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
575 Professional Drive Ste 200, 16.9 miles
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1 17.0 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 17.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
289 GRAYSON HWY 17.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 17.3 miles
Atlanta, GA 30336
368 W PIKE ST STE 107 17.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 17.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 17.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
4480 N COOPER LAKE RD SE 17.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 17.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1500 MOUNT ZION RD 17.5 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
545 CONCORD RD SE 17.6 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 17.7 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
87 HIGHWAY 138 W 17.7 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
2721 S COBB DR SE 17.7 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 17.8 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 17.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
750 MOUNT ZION RD 17.9 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
783 N CLAYTON ST 17.9 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
217 ARROWHEAD BLVD STE D1 17.9 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 18.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SE OUTPARCEL 7A 18.0 miles
MABLETON, GA 30126
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 18.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 18.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 18.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
83 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 155 18.3 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
81 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW #140 18.3 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 18.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 18.3 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 18.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 18.4 miles
Alpharetta, GA 30005
1301 SIGMAN RD NE STE 230 18.5 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 18.5 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 18.6 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 18.7 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
620 SIGMAN RD NE STE 400 18.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
301 SHYREWOOD DR 18.8 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 18.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY 19.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30349
1680 GA 138 19.1 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
332 SWANSON DR STE A 19.1 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110 19.3 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 19.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 19.6 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R 19.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 19.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 20.0 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010 20.1 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
155 EAGLES WALK STE F 20.5 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E 20.6 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
804 COMMERCE BLVD STE A25 20.8 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30296
13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 20.9 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 20.9 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
110 LEWIS DR NE 20.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 CHURCH ST, #150 20.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
3950 Austell Road SW 21.0 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3875 AUSTELL RD STE 202 21.0 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 21.0 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
3825 Medical Park Dr. Ste 101, 21.1 miles
Austell, GA 30106
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 21.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
1680 MULKEY RD SW, SUITE B 21.2 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
399 AUSTELL RD 21.4 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
101 QUARTZ DR STE 101 21.5 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
561 THORNTON RD 22.2 miles
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122
2453 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 215 22.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
2272 CHATEAU DR 23.1 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1 23.1 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 23.4 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
3425 BUFORD DR 23.6 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
3276 BUFORD DR STE 102 23.7 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD 23.7 miles
SUGAR HILL, GA 30518
1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E 23.9 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
3481 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY SW 24.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
440 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 23 24.0 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
775 COBB PLACE BLVD NW 24.1 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
80 Vinings Dr Ste 80 24.1 miles
McDonough, GA 30253
3875 POWDER SPRINGS RD 24.5 miles
POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- 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:
- Privacy: Allows testing in a private setting, which can be less stressful for individuals being tested.
- Convenience: Tests can be performed at any time and do not require appointments with healthcare providers.
- Immediate Results: Most tests provide results within minutes, offering quick insight into drug use.
- 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:
- Substances Tested: Ensure the kit can detect the specific drugs you are concerned about.
- Sensitivity and Specificity: Look for kits that balance sensitivity (ability to detect drugs at low levels) with specificity (ability to avoid false positives).
- 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.
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Local Area Info: Clarkston, Georgia
Clarkston is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 12,742 as of 2016. The Clarkston Campus of Georgia State University's Perimeter College is just south of the city limits.
The city is noted for its ethnic diversity, and is often referred to as "the most diverse square mile in America" and "the Ellis Island of the South." In the 1990s, refugee resettlement programs identified Clarkston as a good fit for displaced persons of many backgrounds. The rental market was open, residents were moving farther out from the Atlanta urban core, and Clarkston was the last stop on a transit line into the city. By the 2000s the local high school had students from more than 50 countries; a local mosque had 800 worshipers; and by some estimates, half the population was from outside the U.S.
A post office called Clarkston has been in operation since 1876. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1882 as the "Town of Clarkston", with municipal corporate limits extending in a one-half mile radius from the Georgia Railroad depot. The community was named after W. W. Clark, a railroad official.