Lake Ridge, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,811.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Lake Ridge, Virginia as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Ridge is 22,926 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is m

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (4.8%), American (4.6%), English (4.4%), German (3.9%), Italian (2.5%), European (2.4%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $109,251 (it was $71,458 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $47,093 (it was $30,506 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $395,704 (it was $154,500 in 2000) Lake Ridge:$395,704VA:$273,400

Races:
      White alone - 21,490 - 46.1%
      Black alone - 9,577 - 20.5%
      Hispanic - 8,693 - 18.6%
      Asian alone - 3,721 - 8.0%
      Two or more races - 2,766 - 5.9%
      Other race alone - 71 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 33 - 0.07%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 27 - 0.06%

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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 Lake Ridge, VA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Lake Ridge, VA 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 Lake Ridge, VA testing locations.

216 Locust St 2.1 miles

216 Locust St
Occaquan, VA 22125
Categories: Occaquan VA

12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100 3.0 miles

12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Categories: Woodbridge VA

14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101 3.2 miles

14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103 3.5 miles

12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

4158 DALE BLVD 3.8 miles

4158 DALE BLVD
DALE CITY, VA 22193
Categories: DALE CITY VA

2080 Daniel Stuart Square, 4.0 miles

2080 Daniel Stuart Square,
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Categories: Woodbridge VA

14142 MINNIEVILLE RD MINNIEVILLE PLAZE SUITE 204 4.2 miles

14142 MINNIEVILLE RD MINNIEVILLE PLAZE SUITE 204
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR 4.9 miles

14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 6.0 miles

7839 ROLLING RD STE A
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

3990 FETTLER PARK DR 6.6 miles

3990 FETTLER PARK DR
DUMFRIES, VA 22025
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

17017 DUMFRIES RD 7.4 miles

17017 DUMFRIES RD
DUMFRIES, VA 22025
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

3928 LANSING CT 8.7 miles

3928 LANSING CT
DUMFRIES, VA 22026
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

17932 FRALEY BLVD STE 405 8.8 miles

17932 FRALEY BLVD STE 405
DUMFRIES, VA 22026
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 9.1 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 9.8 miles

5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

5501 BACKLICK RD 10.0 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 10.1 miles

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

8694 CENTREVILLE RD 10.1 miles

8694 CENTREVILLE RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8773 MATHIS AVE 10.2 miles

8773 MATHIS AVE
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 10.2 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

9003 CHURCH ST 10.3 miles

9003 CHURCH ST
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

10560 MAIN ST 11.0 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 11.2 miles

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 11.2 miles

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

8714 SUDLEY RD 11.4 miles

8714 SUDLEY RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 11.5 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

8685 Sudley Rd, 11.6 miles

8685 Sudley Rd,
Manassas, VA 20110
Categories: Manassas VA

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 11.6 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
Categories: Annandale VA

8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203 11.6 miles

8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104 11.7 miles

8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 11.9 miles

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200 12.3 miles

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200
CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
Categories: CENTREVILLE VA

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 12.4 miles

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 12.4 miles

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B
Alexandria, VA 22306
Categories: Alexandria VA

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 12.6 miles

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120,
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 12.8 miles

5130 DUKE ST STE 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 12.8 miles

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD 12.8 miles

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD
BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616
Categories: BRYANS ROAD MD

12713 SHOPPES LN 12.9 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 12.9 miles

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

4527 DUKE ST 13.3 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4320 SEMINARY RD 14.0 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 14.2 miles

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 14.5 miles

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

100 MAPLE AVE E 14.9 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
Categories: VIENNA VA

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 15.0 miles

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 15.0 miles

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center
Falls Church, VA 22044
Categories: Falls Church VA

225 REINEKERS LN 15.2 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

920 W BROAD ST STE B 15.3 miles

920 W BROAD ST STE B
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Categories: FALLS CHURCH VA

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 15.5 miles

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

422 GARRISONVILLE RD 16.3 miles

422 GARRISONVILLE RD
STAFFORD, VA 22554
Categories: STAFFORD VA

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 16.4 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

1411 H SERVICE RD 16.5 miles

1411 H SERVICE RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 16.7 miles

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

608 Garrisonville Rd, Suite 101 16.7 miles

608 Garrisonville Rd, Suite 101
Stafford, VA 22554
Categories: Stafford VA

3301 WILSON BLVD 17.2 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD 17.9 miles

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

7588 GARDNER PARK DR 18.9 miles

7588 GARDNER PARK DR
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
Categories: GAINESVILLE VA

14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101 18.9 miles

14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101
Gainesville, VA 20155
Categories: Gainesville VA

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 19.0 miles

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB 19.4 miles

24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB
CHANTILLY, VA 20152
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ 19.5 miles

6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
Categories: GAINESVILLE VA

403 CHARLES ST 3 19.6 miles

403 CHARLES ST 3
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Categories: LA PLATA MD

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 19.6 miles

106 Elden St Ste 18b,
Herndon, VA 20170
Categories: Herndon VA

208 ELDEN ST 19.6 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 20.0 miles

2440 M St NW Ste 414,
Washington, DC 20037
Categories: Washington DC

2029 K ST NW STE 301 20.1 miles

2029 K ST NW STE 301
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 20.3 miles

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 20.3 miles

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 20.3 miles

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 20.3 miles

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

201 CENTENNIAL ST B1 20.5 miles

201 CENTENNIAL ST B1
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Categories: LA PLATA MD

5606 HOLTON LN 20.9 miles

5606 HOLTON LN
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
Categories: TEMPLE HILLS MD

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104 21.2 miles

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104, 21.3 miles

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104,
Waldorf, MD 20602
Categories: Waldorf MD

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 21.4 miles

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 21.5 miles

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
Categories: STONE RIDGE VA

911 U ST NW 21.6 miles

911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 21.7 miles

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108
CLINTON, MD 20735
Categories: CLINTON MD

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 22.4 miles

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

3070 HEATHCOTE RD 22.5 miles

3070 HEATHCOTE RD
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201 22.5 miles

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 22.7 miles

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111
WALDORF, MD 20601
Categories: WALDORF MD

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 23.6 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Categories: BETHESDA MD

PO BOX 59815 23.7 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 23.8 miles

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
Categories: STERLING VA

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 23.9 miles

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 24.0 miles

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20,
Ashburn, VA 20147
Categories: Ashburn VA

920 VARNUM ST NE 24.0 miles

920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

21785 FILIGREE CT 24.1 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
Categories: ASHBURN VA

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 24.3 miles

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

Onsite only 24.4 miles

Onsite only
Ashburn, VA 20148
Categories: Ashburn VA

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 24.7 miles

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
Categories: FORESTVILLE MD

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 24.7 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 25.0 miles

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
Categories: Sterling VA

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: Lake Ridge, Virginia

Lake Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It is an annex of Woodbridge, Virginia. The population was 41,058 at the 2010 census, an increase of 35% from 2000.

Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation was formed in 1972 as the HOA for the area. The community grew rapidly throughout the 70s and 80s from about 3350 homes in 1983 to approximately 6600 in 1990. Lake Ridge as it is now was completed in the late 1990s with the completion of Ridgeleigh. Currently Lake Ridge comprises about 7700 housing units spread out over 70+ subdivisions and 9 condominium complexes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.6 square miles (22.4 km²), of which, 8.2 square miles (21.3 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) of it (4.63%) is water.

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Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,811.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Lake Ridge, Virginia as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Ridge is 22,926 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is m

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (4.8%), American (4.6%), English (4.4%), German (3.9%), Italian (2.5%), European (2.4%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $109,251 (it was $71,458 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $47,093 (it was $30,506 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $395,704 (it was $154,500 in 2000) Lake Ridge:$395,704VA:$273,400

Races:
      White alone - 21,490 - 46.1%
      Black alone - 9,577 - 20.5%
      Hispanic - 8,693 - 18.6%
      Asian alone - 3,721 - 8.0%
      Two or more races - 2,766 - 5.9%
      Other race alone - 71 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 33 - 0.07%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 27 - 0.06%

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