In-Home Drug Testing Collingdale, PA
Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient
Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Collingdale, PA 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 Collingdale, PA testing locations.
90 N MacDade BLVD, 0.8 miles
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036
1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004 1.1 miles
DARBY, PA 19023
1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 1.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2 1.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
103 BALTIMORE PIKE 2.1 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
444 BALTIMORE PIKE 2.5 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
7000 Holstein Ave 2.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
8 MORTON AVE STE 206 3.2 miles
RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1 3.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19113
213 MORTON AVE 3.4 miles
FOLSOM, PA 19033
Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 3.4 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
501 W MacDade Boulevard, 3.7 miles
Folsom, PA 19033
196 W SPROUL RD STE 110 3.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
131 S State Rd 4.1 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 4.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
1305 W CHESTER PIKE 4.8 miles
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
1311 N 52ND ST 5.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
2010 W Chester Pike, 5.3 miles
Havertown, PA 19083
100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 5.5 miles
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 5.6 miles
BROOMALL, PA 19008
1444 W PASSYUNK AVE 5.7 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
2219 S Broad St, 5.7 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11 5.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1900 S BROAD ST 5.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
73 CROWN POINT RD 6.2 miles
PAULSBORO, NJ 8066
330 W. Oregon Avenue, 6.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101 6.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
716 N 24TH ST 6.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2 6.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
230 N BROAD ST 6.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
227 N. Broad St, 6.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19107
934 MONTGOMERY AVE 6.9 miles
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
1 REED ST 7.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
3574 West Chester Pike, 8.2 miles
Newtown Square, PA 19073
509 N BROAD ST 8.3 miles
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
608 N Broad St Ste 100 8.3 miles
Woodbury, NJ 8096
730 N Broad St, Suite 125 8.3 miles
Woodbury, NJ 8096
104 S BROADWAY 8.4 miles
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 8030
1167A W Baltimore Pike, 8.5 miles
Media, PA 19063
2961 YORKSHIP SQ HISTORICAL FAIRVIEW 8.7 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
1000 ATLANTIC AVE Family Health Center 8.7 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
3 COOPER PLZ RM 517 8.8 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8103
875 MANTUA PIKE STE B 8.8 miles
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
525 Jamestown Street, 8.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19128
5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 8.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 9.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
100 E LEHIGH AVE STE 106 MAB BUILDING 9.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
1200 DELSEA DR 9.3 miles
WESTVILLE, NJ 8093
210 BENIGNO BLVD 10.0 miles
BELLMAWR, NJ 8031
6 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 10.3 miles
MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ 8059
Cooper River Plaza West, 6981 North Park Drive Suite 20 10.5 miles
Pennsauken, NJ 8109
5322 MAGNOLIA ST 10.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 10.7 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
3356 Aramingo Ave 10.7 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19134
3400 ARAMINGO AVE, STE 4 10.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 10.9 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19144
200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 11.1 miles
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
510 HERON DR STE 108 11.1 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
510 HERON DR STE 114 11.1 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
5255 MARLTON PIKE 11.2 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8109
201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B 11.9 miles
MULLICA HILL, NJ 8062
4501 Castor Ave, 12.0 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19124
515 Grove Street, Suite 1 A 12.2 miles
Haddon Heights, NJ 8035
5000 FRANKFORD AVE Wakling Building 12.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
500 B GROVE ST 12.2 miles
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 8035
5675 N Front St, Store 260 12.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19120
807 Haddon Ave, 12.5 miles
Haddonfield, NJ 8033
250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD 13.0 miles
RADNOR, PA 19087
800 HADDONFIELD RD 13.0 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 13.0 miles
Concordville, PA 19331
1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270 13.1 miles
Wyncote, PA 19095
6129 PALMETTO ST 13.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103 13.4 miles
Flourtown, PA 19031
475 Hurfville Cross Keys Road Suite B 13.5 miles
Sewell, NJ 8080
3 JEFFERSON DR 13.5 miles
LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ 8021
107 Town Center Road 13.5 miles
King of Prussia, PA 19406
170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 13.6 miles
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
165 S BLACK HORSE PIKE 13.6 miles
RUNNEMEDE, NJ 8078
170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 13.7 miles
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
1502 W Chester Pike, 13.8 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
2010 LEVICK ST 13.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
6555 Roosevelt Blvd., 14.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19149
55 E ROUTE 70 14.2 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1 14.3 miles
PITMAN, NJ 8071
1601 N KINGS HWY, STE 100 14.3 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8034
2322 ROUTE 38 14.3 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
9370 N CRESCENT BLVD STE 200 14.4 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8110
700 Cottman Ave, 14.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19111
1040 Kings Hwy, Suite 102 14.6 miles
Cherry Hill, NJ 8034
1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 14.6 miles
BERWYN, PA 19312
6940 State Rd 14.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19135
60 W MAIN ST, 14.8 miles
MAPLE SHADE, NJ 8052
720--730 E Johnson Highway, 14.9 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 15.0 miles
Paoli, PA 19301
1437 Dekalb St, 15.0 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
100 E BROAD ST 15.0 miles
PALMYRA, NJ 8065
37 S WHITE HORSE PIKE 15.0 miles
STRATFORD, NJ 8084
11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 15.0 miles
PAOLI, PA 19301
850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 15.0 miles
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
100 HERITAGE VALLEY DR STE 2 15.1 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103, 15.2 miles
Wilmington, DE 19803
Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road 15.3 miles
Jenkintown, PA 19046
2001 College Drive Suite 11 15.3 miles
Clementon, NJ 8021
7439 FRANKFORD AVE 2ND FL 15.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
1125 DELSEA DR N 15.5 miles
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
7528 Frankford Ave, 15.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19136
535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 15.8 miles
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center 15.8 miles
Glassboro, NJ 8028
515 Pennsylvania Ave, 15.9 miles
Ft Washington, PA 19034
3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B 16.0 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19810
1101 White Horse Rd, 16.0 miles
Voorhees, NJ 8043
2722 CONCORD PIKE 16.3 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
1210 ROUTE 130 N STE 1438 16.3 miles
CINNAMINSON, NJ 8077
2123 CONCORD PIKE 16.5 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 16.6 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
1430 US 130 North, 16.6 miles
Cinnaminson, NJ 8077
150 CENTURY PKWY STE B 16.8 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
100 KINGS WAY E STE B3 16.8 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
1419 Old York Rd, 16.9 miles
Abington, PA 19001
309 Lancaster Avenue, 16.9 miles
Frazer, PA 19355
2521 W MAIN ST 16.9 miles
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
151 FRIES MILL RD STE 205-206 16.9 miles
TURNERSVILLE, NJ 8012
2309 E EVESHAM RD STE 104 17.0 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
16000 HORIZON WAY STE 600 17.0 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900 17.1 miles
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
2417 Welsh Rd, 17.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19114
1468 OLD YORK RD 17.1 miles
ABINGTON, PA 19001
188 Fries Mill Rd, Bldg. H 17.2 miles
Turnersville, NJ 8012
915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3 17.3 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102 17.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
PO BOX 754 17.3 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
510 E Gay Street 17.4 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
817 E GATE DR STE 102 17.4 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
2401 E EVESHAM RD, STE C 17.4 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
246 Main Street, Cherry Hill P, Suite 202 17.6 miles
New Paltz, NY 12561
600 E Marshall St, 17.6 miles
West Chester, PA 19380
606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105 17.6 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2 17.6 miles
Sewell, NJ 8080
239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160 17.7 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 LAUREL OAKS CORPORATE CENTER 17.7 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
724 Dekalb Pike, 17.8 miles
Blue Bell, PA 19422
10000 LINCOLN DR E STE 201 18.0 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
9808 Bustleton Avenue, 18.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19115
4A Eves Drive, Suite 110 18.1 miles
Marlton, NJ 8053
12000 LINCOLN DR W UNIT 308 18.1 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
401 YOUNG AVE URGENT CARE 18.4 miles
MOORESTOWN, NJ 8057
Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 18.5 miles
Wilmington, DE 19806
111 CHURCH RD 18.8 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
914 JUSTISON ST 19.0 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
10800 KNIGHTS RD STE 206 19.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A 19.2 miles
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090
200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230, 19.4 miles
Horsham, PA 19044
450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 19.7 miles
Phoenixville, PA 19460
4022 Woodhaven Rd, 20.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19154
1800 BYBERRY RD STE 705 20.1 miles
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
ONSITE ONLY 20.3 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
201 PRECISION RD 20.3 miles
HORSHAM, PA 19044
183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente 20.3 miles
Exton, PA 19341
2804 SOUTHAMPTON RD 20.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 20.5 miles
Phoenixville, PA 19460
2837 SOUTHAMPTON RD 20.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 20.8 miles
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 8094
78 2ND AVE 20.8 miles
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426
212 CHERRY LN 21.0 miles
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
412 Sicklerville Rd Ste 106, 21.0 miles
Sicklerville, NJ 8081
181 N Broadway, 21.1 miles
Pennsville, NJ 8070
524 WILLIAMSTOWN RD 21.2 miles
SICKLERVILLE, NJ 8081
625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 21.3 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
218A SUNSET RD 21.7 miles
WILLINGBORO, NJ 8046
1019 S BROAD ST 21.9 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
2966 STREET RD 22.0 miles
BENSALEM, PA 19020
School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive 22.0 miles
Kennett Square, PA 19348
210 E. Street Road, 3rd Floor, Ste 3D 22.1 miles
Feasterville, PA 19053
4318 ROUTE 130 22.2 miles
WILLINGBORO, NJ 8046
80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 22.3 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 22.3 miles
Exton, PA 19341
80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 22.4 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
9 CARROLL AVE 22.6 miles
PENNSVILLE, NJ 8070
1000 OLDHAM CT 22.7 miles
BENSALEM, PA 19020
102 Schubert Dr 22.9 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 22.9 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 23.0 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
220 Sunset Rd, Suite 5D 23.0 miles
Willingboro, NJ 8046
525 N BROAD ST 23.0 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
826 N BROAD ST 23.2 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
1117 MEARNS RD 23.2 miles
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
525 E Basin Rd, 23.3 miles
New Castle, DE 19720
3926 KIRKWOOD HWY 23.3 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
308 E Lancaster Ave, 23.3 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
129 N DUPONT HWY 23.3 miles
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
1313 N BROAD ST 23.4 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
175 Route 70, 23.4 miles
Medford, NJ 8055
150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140 23.5 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
811 SUNSET ROAD 23.5 miles
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
99 MANOR AVE STE 2 23.7 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 23.7 miles
Royersford, PA 19468
1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 23.9 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
2031 N BROAD ST STE 127 24.1 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
1970 N BROAD ST 24.1 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 24.2 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
2131 N Broad St, 24.2 miles
Lansdale, PA 19446
1700 Horizon Dr, Suite 205 24.3 miles
Chalfont, PA 18914
1500 HORIZON DR STE 102 24.3 miles
CHALFONT, PA 18914
830 W CYPRESS ST 24.6 miles
KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
1432 EASTON RD STE 3C 24.7 miles
WARRINGTON, PA 18976
5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 24.9 miles
Wilmington, DE 19808
202 LANTANA DR 24.9 miles
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
2103 MOUNT HOLLY RD 25.0 miles
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
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: Collingdale, Pennsylvania
As of Census 2010, the racial makeup of the borough was 55.9% White, 36.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population .
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,664 people, 3,188 households, and 2,183 families residing in the borough. The population density was 9,995.9 people per square mile (3,845.0/km²). There were 3,404 housing units at an average density of 3,927.3 per square mile (1,510.7/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 49.36% White, 51.274% African American, 0.29% Native American, 1.62% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.
There were 3,188 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.32.