Gaffney, SC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 12,782 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -1.4%

Population (female): 6,729

Median Age: 37.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Gaffney: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 27.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (18.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.1% for Black residents, 30.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 41.3% for other race residents, 61.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there were 40 registered sex offenders living in Gaffney, South Carolina as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gaffney is 330 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (14.5%), Irish (4.4%), English (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%), Scottish (1.9%), German (1.3%).

Elevation: 769 feet

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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 Gaffney, SC

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Gaffney, SC 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 Gaffney, SC testing locations.

211 W MONTGOMERY ST 0.2 miles

211 W MONTGOMERY ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

103 STUARD ST 1.5 miles

103 STUARD ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

101 PROFESSIONAL PARK 1.8 miles

101 PROFESSIONAL PARK
GAFFNEY, SC 29340
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

2132 OLD GEORGIA HWY 2.4 miles

2132 OLD GEORGIA HWY
GAFFNEY, SC 29340
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

722 HYATT ST 2.6 miles

722 HYATT ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

245 OLD MAIN ST 13.6 miles

245 OLD MAIN ST
Mooresboro, NC 28114
Categories: Mooresboro NC

7221 S PINE ST 13.6 miles

7221 S PINE ST
PACOLET, SC 29372
Categories: PACOLET SC

419 EARL RD 15.6 miles

419 EARL RD
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

1010 E Dixon Blvd Ste B 15.6 miles

1010 E Dixon Blvd Ste B
Shelby, NC 28152
Categories: Shelby NC

1762 E Main St 15.7 miles

1762 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Categories: Spartanburg SC

453 POLKVILLE RD 16.5 miles

453 POLKVILLE RD
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

120 HEYWOOD AVE STE 200 16.6 miles

120 HEYWOOD AVE STE 200
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

809 N LAFAYETTE ST 17.0 miles

809 N LAFAYETTE ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

201 E GROVER ST 17.1 miles

201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

391 SERPENTINE DR STE 101 17.7 miles

391 SERPENTINE DR STE 101
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

101 E WOOD ST 17.8 miles

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

460 N CHURCH ST 18.0 miles

460 N CHURCH ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

135C ARCHER ST 18.0 miles

135C ARCHER ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29306
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

1564 ASHEVILLE HWY 19.0 miles

1564 ASHEVILLE HWY
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

655 OLD GREENVILLE HWY 19.1 miles

655 OLD GREENVILLE HWY
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

210B ALICE ST 19.2 miles

210B ALICE ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

1124 N WASHINGTON ST 19.2 miles

1124 N WASHINGTON ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

502 W KING ST LOWER LEVEL # 20 19.4 miles

502 W KING ST LOWER LEVEL # 20
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Categories: KINGS MOUNTAIN NC

2202 Carolinas Pl Ste 100 19.4 miles

2202 Carolinas Pl Ste 100
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Categories: Kings Mountain NC

376 PINE ST 20.2 miles

376 PINE ST
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Categories: FOREST CITY NC

711 W MOUNTAIN ST 20.3 miles

711 W MOUNTAIN ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Categories: KINGS MOUNTAIN NC

218 E BLACKSTOCK RD 21.7 miles

218 E BLACKSTOCK RD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

249 OAK ST 22.0 miles

249 OAK ST
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Categories: FOREST CITY NC

1190 FILBERT HWY STE 110 22.5 miles

1190 FILBERT HWY STE 110
YORK, SC 29745
Categories: YORK SC

2500 WINCHE Ste R PL 22.5 miles

2500 WINCHE Ste R PL
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

8311 WARREN H ABERNATHY HWY 22.8 miles

8311 WARREN H ABERNATHY HWY
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

197 PLAZA DR 22.9 miles

197 PLAZA DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Categories: FOREST CITY NC

2995 REIDVILLE RD STE 120 23.0 miles

2995 REIDVILLE RD STE 120
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

181 DANIEL RD 23.4 miles

181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Categories: FOREST CITY NC

112 OAK ST 23.6 miles

112 OAK ST
CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021
Categories: CHERRYVILLE NC

128 MEDICAL SCIENCES DR 24.6 miles

128 MEDICAL SCIENCES DR
UNION, SC 29379
Categories: UNION SC

429 E MAIN ST 24.7 miles

429 E MAIN ST
UNION, SC 29379
Categories: UNION SC

201 S HERNDON ST 24.7 miles

201 S HERNDON ST
UNION, SC 29379
Categories: UNION SC

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: Gaffney, South Carolina

Gaffney is a town in and the seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States, in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Gaffney is known as the "Peach Capital of South Carolina". The population was 12,539 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 12,597 in 2014. It is the principal city of the Gaffney, South Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area (population 55,662 according to 2012 estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau), which includes all of Cherokee County and which is further included in the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area (population 1,384,996 according to year 2012 U.S. Census Bureau estimates).

Michael A. Gaffney, born in Granard, Ireland, in 1775, emigrated to the United States in 1797, arriving in New York City and moving to Charleston, South Carolina, a few years later. Gaffney moved again in 1804 to the South Carolina Upcountry and established a tavern and lodging house at what became known as "Gaffney's Cross Roads". The location was perfect for growth because of the two major roads which met here, one from the mountains of North Carolina to Charleston and the other from Charlotte into Georgia. Michael Gaffney died here on September 6, 1854.

In 1872, the area became known as "Gaffney City". Gaffney became the county seat of Cherokee County which was formed out of parts of York, Union, and Spartanburg counties in 1897. Gaffney became a major center for the textile industry in South Carolina, which was the backbone of the county's economy up until the 1980s.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 12,782 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -1.4%

Population (female): 6,729

Median Age: 37.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Gaffney: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 27.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (18.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.1% for Black residents, 30.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 41.3% for other race residents, 61.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of South Carolina and other state lists, there were 40 registered sex offenders living in Gaffney, South Carolina as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gaffney is 330 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (14.5%), Irish (4.4%), English (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%), Scottish (1.9%), German (1.3%).

Elevation: 769 feet

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