In-Home Drug Testing Schiller Park, IL
Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient
Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Schiller Park, IL 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 Schiller Park, IL testing locations.
4200 MANNHEIM RD 0.8 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
10137 GRAND AVE 1.8 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 1.9 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 2.0 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 2.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 3.2 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
7742 W HIGGINS RD 3.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 3.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 3.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
7107 W BELMONT AVE 3.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
1240 IL ROUTE 83 3.7 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
Fitness Department, 3.9 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 4.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
565 N YORK ST 4.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 4.6 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
321 W LAKE ST STE C 4.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 4.9 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 5.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 5.5 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 5.8 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
2615 HARRISON ST 5.9 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 6.0 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
1830 JARVIS AVE 6.1 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 6.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
537 N HARVEY AVE 6.2 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
4211 N CICERO AVE 6.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 6.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 6.4 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
303 W LAKE ST 6.6 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 6.6 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 6.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
100 N RIVER RD 6.9 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
413 S HARVEY AVE 6.9 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
8630 W GOLF RD 6.9 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1060 S ELMHURST RD 7.2 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
6449 DEMPSTER ST 7.3 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 7.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
639 W NORTH AVE 7.4 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 7.8 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
7222 W CERMAK RD 7.8 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
2450 WOLF RD STE I 7.9 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
2380 S ELMHURST RD 8.0 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
1 KRAFT CT 8.0 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
1339 W LAKE ST 8.1 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
1214 Brownwood Ste B 8.4 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 8.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
5601 W CERMAK RD 9.1 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 9.1 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
125 N LA GRANGE RD 9.3 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 9.4 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 9.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 9.6 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 9.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2300 W PETERSON AVE 9.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 9.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 9.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 9.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 9.8 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
800 W CENTRAL RD 9.9 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 10.0 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 10.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 10.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 10.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
701 WINTHROP AVE 10.1 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 10.1 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 10.1 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 10.3 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
1520 N DAMEN AVE 10.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 10.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 10.7 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 10.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 10.9 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 11.0 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
113 W LAKE ST 11.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 11.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
6140 N BROADWAY ST 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 11.1 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 11.2 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 11.4 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 11.4 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 11.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
519 S ROSELLE RD 11.6 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
2868 N BROADWAY ST 11.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 11.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 11.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 12.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
1230 W LAKE ST 12.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 12.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 12.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 12.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
6170 JOLIET RD 12.3 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
9532 EAGLE WAY 12.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
1545 HICKS RD 12.7 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 12.8 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 12.8 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
614 W MONROE ST 12.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
219 W CHICAGO AVE 12.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
600 W ADAMS ST 12.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
544A W DUNDEE RD 12.9 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
361 W GOLF RD 13.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 13.0 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
605 ACADEMY DR 13.1 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
4940 S CICERO AVE 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
4949 EUCLID AVE 13.2 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 13.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
306 ERA DR 13.3 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
6500 W 65TH ST 13.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 13.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 13.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
2361 Reliable Parkway 13.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 13.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 13.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 13.5 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 13.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 13.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 13.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 13.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 13.7 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 13.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
811 S STATE ST STE B 13.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
5015 W 65TH ST 14.0 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
1113 Fairview Ave, 14.1 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 14.3 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
371 West Northwest Highway 14.4 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
15 S MCHENRY RD 14.5 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
18W125 RODGERS CT 14.7 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
337 W. Northwest Highway, 14.8 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
2600 S Michigan Ave 14.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 14.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 14.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
770 E Dundee Rd 14.9 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
ONSITE ONLY 15.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
7421 S CASS AVE 15.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 15.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1450 Busch Pkwy, 15.3 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
2929 S ELLIS AVE 15.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2334A W HIGGINS RD 15.4 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
1555 BARRINGTON RD 15.6 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 15.7 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 15.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
650 W 51ST ST 15.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
8755 S HARLEM AVE 15.9 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 16.2 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 16.2 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
7530 WOODWARD AVE 16.4 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 16.5 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
5660 W 95TH ST 17.2 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 17.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 17.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 18.3 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
1190 S NAPER BLVD 18.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 18.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 19.0 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 19.2 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
117 S COOK ST STE 306 19.3 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
801 S WASHINGTON ST 19.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 19.3 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 19.6 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
350 Surryse Rd, 19.7 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 19.8 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 20.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
3333 BEVERLY RD 20.0 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
12255 S 80TH AVE 20.0 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
1974 E 73RD ST 20.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
6 E PHILLIP RD 20.2 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
484 W Boughton Rd, 20.4 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 20.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
1734 W 105TH ST 20.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 20.5 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
1971 Gowdy Road 20.6 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 20.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 21.1 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
480 QUADRANGLE DR 21.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 21.2 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
525 TYLER RD STE J 21.9 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
4800 W 129TH ST 21.9 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
900 E 103RD ST 22.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
4742 CAL SAG RD 22.1 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 22.7 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 22.7 miles
Barrington, IL 60010
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 22.7 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
2310 York St Ste 4A 22.9 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
12647 S JUSTINE ST 22.9 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
onsite for POH only 22.9 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
904B S Milwaukee Ave 23.0 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
309 WALNUT ST 23.1 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
3052 WEBER DR 23.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
2853 KIRK RD 23.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
1188 E STATE ST STE D 23.5 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 23.5 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
12942 S CARPENTER ST 23.5 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 23.6 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 23.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 23.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 24.0 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 24.1 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
726 S WEBER RD 24.3 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 24.4 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 24.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 24.5 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 24.8 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 24.8 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
14330 S WILL COOK RD 24.9 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
815 N RANDALL RD 25.0 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
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: Schiller Park, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,850 people, 4,244 households, and 3,045 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,283.5 people per square mile (1,451.7/km²). There were 4,335 housing units at an average density of 1,567.0 per square mile (604.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 80.98% White, 1.98% African American, 0.28% Native American, 5.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 8.11% from other races, and 3.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.92% of the population.
There were 4,244 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 4.61.
In the village, the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.