Mcgovern, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 44.7 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in McGovern: 92.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 2.2%

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (20.4%), German (12.7%), American (12.0%), African (9.3%), Slovak (8.8%), English (5.9%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $63,465 (it was $39,417 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $35,537 (it was $20,437 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $223,191 (it was $111,400 in 2000) McGovern:$223,191PA:$181,200

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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 Mcgovern, PA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Mcgovern, 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

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 Mcgovern, PA testing locations.

100 MEDICAL BLVD 2.0 miles

100 MEDICAL BLVD
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
Categories: CANONSBURG PA

460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7 2.6 miles

460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 3.2 miles

113 CAVASINA DR STE 7
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
Categories: CANONSBURG PA

155 WILSON AVE 3.6 miles

155 WILSON AVE
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center 4.1 miles

90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center
Washington, PA 15301
Categories: Washington PA

181 W BEAU ST 4.4 miles

181 W BEAU ST
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive, 4.9 miles

1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive,
Mc Murray, PA 15317
Categories: Mc Murray PA

161 WATERDAM RD APT 160 5.0 miles

161 WATERDAM RD APT 160
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Categories: MCMURRAY PA

4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203 5.4 miles

4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Categories: MCMURRAY PA

95 Leonard Ave STE 401, BLDG1 5.6 miles

95 Leonard Ave STE 401, BLDG1
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300 5.7 miles

3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Categories: MCMURRAY PA

2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150 8.9 miles

2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150
UPPER ST CLAIR, PA 15241
Categories: UPPER ST CLAIR PA

3024 WASHINGTON PIKE 10.0 miles

3024 WASHINGTON PIKE
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
Categories: BRIDGEVILLE PA

243 STATION ST 10.5 miles

243 STATION ST
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
Categories: BRIDGEVILLE PA

502 WASHINGTON AVE 10.5 miles

502 WASHINGTON AVE
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
Categories: BRIDGEVILLE PA

1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA 11.9 miles

1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Categories: Bethel Park PA

393 VANADIUM RD 11.9 miles

393 VANADIUM RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2000 OXFORD DR STE 110 12.0 miles

2000 OXFORD DR STE 110
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
Categories: BETHEL PARK PA

1691 WASHINGTON RD 12.3 miles

1691 WASHINGTON RD
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
Categories: MOUNT LEBANON PA

2413 LYTLE RD 12.4 miles

2413 LYTLE RD
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
Categories: BETHEL PARK PA

1535 WASHINGTON RD 12.4 miles

1535 WASHINGTON RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops 12.5 miles

5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Categories: Bethel Park PA

1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 13.6 miles

1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114
Carnegie, PA 15106
Categories: Carnegie PA

112 Third Ave 13.9 miles

112 Third Ave
Carnegie, PA 15106
Categories: Carnegie PA

1984 GREENTREE RD 13.9 miles

1984 GREENTREE RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

642 Washington Road, 13.9 miles

642 Washington Road,
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Categories: Mt. Lebanon PA

4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 14.7 miles

4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160 14.8 miles

275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 15.0 miles

2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13 15.3 miles

4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13
Allentown, PA 18104
Categories: Allentown PA

447 W Main Street, 15.4 miles

447 W Main Street,
Monongahela, PA 15063
Categories: Monongahela PA

1474 ROUTE 51 15.5 miles

1474 ROUTE 51
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
Categories: JEFFERSON HILLS PA

5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 15.6 miles

5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 15.7 miles

3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 15.8 miles

5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
Categories: Mc Kees Rocks PA

695 CLAIRTON BLVD 15.8 miles

695 CLAIRTON BLVD
PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236
Categories: PLEASANT HILLS PA

1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 15.8 miles

1200 Brooks Ln STE 100
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
Categories: CLAIRTON PA

300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 16.0 miles

300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 16.0 miles

2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 16.2 miles

1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
Categories: MONONGAHELA PA

565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 16.2 miles

565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
Categories: CLAIRTON PA

575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 16.2 miles

575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104 16.3 miles

1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Categories: West Mifflin PA

220 GREENE PLZ STE 103 16.4 miles

220 GREENE PLZ STE 103
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

220 GREENE PLZ 16.4 miles

220 GREENE PLZ
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood 16.5 miles

4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 17.4 miles

1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
Categories: CHARLEROI PA

625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 17.8 miles

625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
Categories: NORTH CHARLEROI PA

1600 W CARSON ST 17.9 miles

1600 W CARSON ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

25 HECKEL RD 18.1 miles

25 HECKEL RD
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

1769 PINE HOLLOW RD 18.1 miles

1769 PINE HOLLOW RD
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 18.2 miles

969 Greentree Road, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

526 Penn Avenue, 18.6 miles

526 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 18.7 miles

339 6TH AVE 5TH FL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 18.7 miles

1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Categories: Coraopolis PA

8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 18.8 miles

8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
Categories: MOON TOWNSHIP PA

1515 LOCUST ST 18.8 miles

1515 LOCUST ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 18.9 miles

751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
Categories: DRAVOSBURG PA

1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 19.1 miles

1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
Categories: CORAOPOLIS PA

320 E NORTH AVE 19.2 miles

320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1000 MCKEAN AVE 19.3 miles

1000 MCKEAN AVE
DONORA, PA 15033
Categories: DONORA PA

490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 19.4 miles

490 E NORTH AVE STE 106
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1 19.9 miles

3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

601 COLLIERS WAY 20.1 miles

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062
Categories: WEIRTON WV

207 W 7TH AVE 20.1 miles

207 W 7TH AVE
HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
Categories: HOMESTEAD PA

1101 5TH AVE 20.1 miles

1101 5TH AVE
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
Categories: CORAPOLIS PA

993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 20.3 miles

993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
Categories: MOON TOWNSHIP PA

120 LYTTON AVE STE 275 20.4 miles

120 LYTTON AVE STE 275
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C 20.4 miles

120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 20.5 miles

4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
Categories: BELLE VERNON PA

2727 Murray Avenue, 20.6 miles

2727 Murray Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

860 ROSTRAVER RD 20.7 miles

860 ROSTRAVER RD
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
Categories: BELLE VERNON PA

760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 20.8 miles

760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104,
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Categories: Belle Vernon PA

4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106 21.0 miles

4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

218 THREE SPRINGS DR 21.3 miles

218 THREE SPRINGS DR
WEIRTON, WV 26062
Categories: WEIRTON WV

1417 MAIN ST 21.3 miles

1417 MAIN ST
FOLLANSBEE, WV 26037
Categories: FOLLANSBEE WV

4765 LIBERTY AVENUE, 21.4 miles

4765 LIBERTY AVENUE,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

5201 BAUM BLVD 21.5 miles

5201 BAUM BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

800 PLAZA DR STE 210 21.6 miles

800 PLAZA DR STE 210
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
Categories: BELLE VERNON PA

301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 21.9 miles

301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
Categories: SEWICKLEY PA

1895 JEFFERSON RD 22.5 miles

1895 JEFFERSON RD
RICES LANDING, PA 15357
Categories: RICES LANDING PA

2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 22.7 miles

2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall
White Oak, PA 15131
Categories: White Oak PA

350 BONAR AVE 22.8 miles

350 BONAR AVE
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

501 W HIGH ST 22.9 miles

501 W HIGH ST
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

4771 McKnight Road, 23.0 miles

4771 McKnight Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

35 N PORTER ST 23.0 miles

35 N PORTER ST
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 23.1 miles

3706 5TH AVE Ste 2
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
Categories: NORTH VERSAILLES PA

5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 23.2 miles

5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
Categories: ALIQUIPPA PA

129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105 23.8 miles

129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
Categories: BROWNSVILLE PA

125 SIMPSON RD 23.8 miles

125 SIMPSON RD
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
Categories: BROWNSVILLE PA

633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD 23.8 miles

633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

874 BUTLER ST STE 2 24.1 miles

874 BUTLER ST STE 2
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 24.2 miles

7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

135 LOVES HILL EXT 24.2 miles

135 LOVES HILL EXT
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

15 FREEPORT RD STE 100 24.3 miles

15 FREEPORT RD STE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

50 FREEPORT RD STE 500 24.3 miles

50 FREEPORT RD STE 500
ASPINWALL, PA 15215
Categories: ASPINWALL PA

140 CHURCH ST STE 102 24.3 miles

140 CHURCH ST STE 102
ROGERSVILLE, PA 15359
Categories: ROGERSVILLE PA

50 Freeport Road, Unit 400 24.3 miles

50 Freeport Road, Unit 400
Aspinwall, PA 15215
Categories: Aspinwall PA

832 Merchant Street, 25.0 miles

832 Merchant Street,
Ambridge, PA 15003
Categories: Ambridge PA

1951 LINCOLN HWY 25.0 miles

1951 LINCOLN HWY
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
Categories: NORTH VERSAILLES PA

2629 MOUNT MORRIS RD 25.0 miles

2629 MOUNT MORRIS RD
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

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: McGovern, Pennsylvania

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,538 people, 1,059 households, and 762 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,355.0 people per square mile (524.0/km²). There were 1,093 housing units at an average density of 583.5/mi² (225.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.03% White, 1.58% African American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 1,059 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the CDP, the population was spread out with 19.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

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Median Age: 44.7 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in McGovern: 92.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 2.2%

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (20.4%), German (12.7%), American (12.0%), African (9.3%), Slovak (8.8%), English (5.9%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $63,465 (it was $39,417 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $35,537 (it was $20,437 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $223,191 (it was $111,400 in 2000) McGovern:$223,191PA:$181,200

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