Porter, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 2,170

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (11.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Porter, Indiana as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Porter is 1,632 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower t

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $62,683 (it was $50,625 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,414 (it was $24,615 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $193,658 (it was $125,500 in 2000) Porter:$193,658IN:$141,100

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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 Porter, IN

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

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

809 LAPORTE AVE 0.7 miles

809 LAPORTE AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

1910 CALUMET AVE 1.0 miles

1910 CALUMET AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

1900 ROOSEVELT RD 1.1 miles

1900 ROOSEVELT RD
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

401 Wall St, Suite I 1.1 miles

401 Wall St, Suite I
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Categories: Valparaiso IN

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1 2.0 miles

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B 2.3 miles

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR 2.3 miles

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

85 E US HIGHWAY 6 5.4 miles

85 E US HIGHWAY 6
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Categories: VALPARAISO IN

3545 Arbors Blvd, 7.7 miles

3545 Arbors Blvd,
Portage, IN 46368
Categories: Portage IN

3391 AIRPORT RD 8.0 miles

3391 AIRPORT RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.3 miles

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

650 DICKINSON RD 8.4 miles

650 DICKINSON RD
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Categories: CHESTERTON IN

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.6 miles

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD 8.7 miles

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1 9.1 miles

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Categories: CROWN POINT IN

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 10.7 miles

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
Categories: HOBART IN

6615 S BOUNDARY RD 11.5 miles

6615 S BOUNDARY RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

2490 CENTRAL AVE 11.5 miles

2490 CENTRAL AVE
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

1438 RIPLEY ST 12.2 miles

1438 RIPLEY ST
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

751 E 81ST PL 13.9 miles

751 E 81ST PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Categories: MERRILLVILLE IN

387 EAST 84TH DR 13.9 miles

387 EAST 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Categories: MERRILLVILLE IN

9001 Broadway, 14.2 miles

9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Categories: Merrillville IN

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204 16.3 miles

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Categories: CROWN POINT IN

4111 Franklin St 16.7 miles

4111 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
Categories: Michigan City IN

2723 E 1500 N 17.0 miles

2723 E 1500 N
WHEATFIELD, IN 46392
Categories: WHEATFIELD IN

301 W HOMER ST 18.2 miles

301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Categories: MICHIGAN CITY IN

900 I ST 19.2 miles

900 I ST
LAPORTE, IN 46350
Categories: LAPORTE IN

4519 W 5TH AVE 19.3 miles

4519 W 5TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

492 S BIERMA ST 19.7 miles

492 S BIERMA ST
WHEATFIELD, IN 46392
Categories: WHEATFIELD IN

416 PERRY ST 19.8 miles

416 PERRY ST
LA PORTE, IN 46350
Categories: LA PORTE IN

1573 N CLINE AVE 19.9 miles

1573 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Categories: GRIFFITH IN

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 20.1 miles

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

7501 W 15TH AVE 20.6 miles

7501 W 15TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

3145 45TH ST STE F 20.7 miles

3145 45TH ST STE F
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
Categories: HIGHLAND IN

1217 US HIGHWAY 41 21.2 miles

1217 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Categories: SCHERERVILLE IN

1500 US HIGHWAY 41 21.3 miles

1500 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Categories: SCHERERVILLE IN

311 BOYD BLVD 21.6 miles

311 BOYD BLVD
LA PORTE, IN 46350
Categories: LA PORTE IN

2450 169TH ST 22.6 miles

2450 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323
Categories: HAMMOND IN

4321 FIR ST STE 313 23.0 miles

4321 FIR ST STE 313
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
Categories: EAST CHICAGO IN

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 23.8 miles

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

24 JOLIET ST 24.0 miles

24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Categories: DYER IN

8135 S Calumet Ave 24.0 miles

8135 S Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
Categories: Munster IN

7905 CALUMET AVE 24.1 miles

7905 CALUMET AVE
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 24.2 miles

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

1010 165TH ST 24.4 miles

1010 165TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

6624 MONROE AVE 24.8 miles

6624 MONROE AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

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: Porter

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Population (female): 2,170

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (11.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Porter, Indiana as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Porter is 1,632 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower t

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $62,683 (it was $50,625 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,414 (it was $24,615 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $193,658 (it was $125,500 in 2000) Porter:$193,658IN:$141,100

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