In-Home Drug Testing Norcross, GA
Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient
Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Norcross, 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 Norcross, GA testing locations.
6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 0.9 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 1.0 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 1.3 miles
Norcross, GA 30071
6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 1.3 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 1.6 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 2.2 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30093
3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 2.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 3.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 4.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 4.3 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 4.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3551 SATELLITE BLVD 4.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 4.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 4.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 5.1 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
9690 VENTANA WAY 5.2 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 5.3 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 5.5 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
5019 LAVISTA RD 5.9 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 6.0 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 6.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 6.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 6.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 6.3 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 6.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 6.8 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 6.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 6.9 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 7.0 miles
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 7.0 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 8.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 8.1 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 8.3 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 8.3 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 8.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
2151A IDLEWOOD RD 8.4 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 8.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 8.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 8.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 8.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 9.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 9.2 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
6660 ROSWELL RD 9.4 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 9.5 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 9.6 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 9.7 miles
Alpharetta, GA 30005
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 9.8 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 9.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 10.2 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 10.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 10.3 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 10.4 miles
LILBURN, GA 30047
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 10.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 10.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 10.5 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
9410B WILLEO RD 10.6 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
1276 MCCONNELL DR 10.6 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 10.6 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 10.7 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 10.8 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 10.9 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 11.3 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103 11.3 miles
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 11.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 11.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 11.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280 11.7 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
575 Professional Drive Ste 200, 11.7 miles
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
6808 DEER TRAIL LN 11.7 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010 11.7 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 12.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 12.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 12.1 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 12.1 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 12.4 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 12.4 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
368 W PIKE ST STE 107 12.5 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 12.6 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
On-site only 12.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW 12.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 12.8 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6309 ROSWELL RD NE STE 2-E 12.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
5942 ROSWELL RD NE 12.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
783 N CLAYTON ST 13.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
301 SHYREWOOD DR 13.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 13.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 13.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
332 SWANSON DR STE A 13.5 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
289 GRAYSON HWY 13.6 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 13.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 14.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1 14.2 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 14.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
2890 DELK RD SE 14.7 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 14.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 14.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 15.2 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
145 NORTH AVE NE 15.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 15.4 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
688 SPRING ST NW 15.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 15.5 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 15.5 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 15.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 15.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 15.6 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 15.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 15.7 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD 15.7 miles
SUGAR HILL, GA 30518
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 15.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
338 W Peachtree St NW 15.8 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 15.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 15.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 16.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 16.0 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
180 COBB PKWY S 16.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
3425 BUFORD DR 16.2 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
3276 BUFORD DR STE 102 16.2 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E 16.3 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
1330 Atlanta Hwy 16.3 miles
Cumming, GA 30040
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 16.8 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2272 CHATEAU DR 17.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
907 Buford Rd Ste 300 17.1 miles
Cumming, GA 30041
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 17.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 17.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 17.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 17.8 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2021 MARKET PLACE BLVD 17.9 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 17.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 18.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 18.8 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
PO BOX 958 18.8 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
2721 S COBB DR SE 18.8 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
110 LEWIS DR NE 19.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
545 CONCORD RD SE 19.3 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
260 ELM ST 19.3 miles
CUMMING, GA 30040
790 CHURCH ST, #150 19.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
923 DILL AVE SW 19.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30310
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 19.4 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 19.4 miles
LITHONIA, GA 30038
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 19.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
4480 N COOPER LAKE RD SE 19.7 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
203 WOODPARK PL BLDG C 20.5 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 20.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 20.8 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
4889 GOLDEN PKWY STE 100 21.1 miles
BUFORD, GA 30518
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 21.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30315
1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SE OUTPARCEL 7A 21.4 miles
MABLETON, GA 30126
1159 WOODTRACE LN 21.6 miles
AUBURN, GA 30011
1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 21.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 21.8 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
775 COBB PLACE BLVD NW 21.8 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
1432 TOWNELAKE PKWY STE 170 21.9 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
4223 MORELAND AVE 22.0 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 22.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 22.2 miles
Atlanta, GA 30336
1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 22.4 miles
East Point, GA 30344
535 N CENTRAL AVE 22.4 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
2825 KEITH BRIDGE RD 22.7 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
3580 ATLANTA AVE 22.7 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
1275 SHILOH RD NW STE 3050 22.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 22.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
791 Oak St 22.8 miles
Hapeville, GA 30354
1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 22.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30354
3950 Austell Road SW 22.9 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3875 AUSTELL RD STE 202 23.0 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3825 Medical Park Dr. Ste 101, 23.0 miles
Austell, GA 30106
4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 23.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
1039 E FREEWAY DR SE 23.0 miles
CONYERS, GA 30094
1680 MULKEY RD SW, SUITE B 23.1 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 23.2 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
3805 CHEROKEE ST NW 23.3 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
3655 CHEROKEE ST NW STE 5 23.4 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
399 AUSTELL RD 23.7 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1 23.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
440 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 23 23.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
2453 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 215 23.7 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
3481 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY SW 23.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
1301 SIGMAN RD NE STE 230 23.9 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 23.9 miles
Forest Park, GA 30297
620 SIGMAN RD NE STE 400 24.2 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
6440 BELLS FERRY RD 24.3 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
5875 THOMPSON MILL RD STE 100 24.4 miles
HOSCHTON, GA 30548
6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 24.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30320
1680 GA 138 24.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 24.8 miles
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
101 QUARTZ DR STE 101 24.9 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 24.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30337
305 WILLOW LN 24.9 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 24.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
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: Norcross, Georgia
Norcross is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The population as of the 2010 census was 9,116, while in 2017 the estimated population was 16,845. It is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metropolitan statistical area.
Norcross is located in western Gwinnett County at 33°56?N 84°13?W? / ?33.933°N 84.217°W? / 33.933; -84.217 (33.9386, -84.2086). It is bordered to the north by the city of Peachtree Corners. Interstate 85 forms the southern boundary of the city, with access from Exits 99 (Jimmy Carter Boulevard), 101 (Indian Trail Lilburn Road), and 102 (Georgia State Route 378). Downtown Atlanta is 20 miles (32 km) to the southwest via I-85.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Norcross has a total area of 4.65 square miles (12.05 km2), of which 4.64 square miles (12.02 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.25%, is water.