Tower City, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,289 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -7.7%

Population (female): 625

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Tower City: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Tower City, Pennsylvania as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tower City is 252 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (35.9%), American (23.7%), Pennsylvania German (9.1%), English (5.3%), Dutch (5.2%), Polish (3.2%).

Land Area: 0.31 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 17980

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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 Tower City, PA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Tower City, 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 Tower City, PA testing locations.

21 W INDEPENDENCE ST 14.0 miles

21 W INDEPENDENCE ST
SHAMOKIN, PA 17872
Categories: SHAMOKIN PA

521 N FRANKLIN ST 14.0 miles

521 N FRANKLIN ST
SHAMOKIN, PA 17872
Categories: SHAMOKIN PA

323 TREVORTON RD 14.4 miles

323 TREVORTON RD
SHAMOKIN, PA 17872
Categories: SHAMOKIN PA

4200 HOSPITAL RD 15.0 miles

4200 HOSPITAL RD
COAL TOWNSHIP, PA 17866
Categories: COAL TOWNSHIP PA

2168 CLOVERFIELD DR 16.4 miles

2168 CLOVERFIELD DR
LEBANON, PA 17046
Categories: LEBANON PA

Rt 422 West, 18.2 miles

Rt 422 West,
Lebanon, PA 17042
Categories: Lebanon PA

615 CUMBERLAND ST 18.6 miles

615 CUMBERLAND ST
LEBANON, PA 17042
Categories: LEBANON PA

1851 W End Ave, 18.6 miles

1851 W End Ave,
Pottsville, PA 17901
Categories: Pottsville PA

1010 W CRESTVIEW DR 19.9 miles

1010 W CRESTVIEW DR
LEBANON, PA 17042
Categories: LEBANON PA

870 Gordon Nagle Trail Ste 101 20.0 miles

870 Gordon Nagle Trail Ste 101
Pottsville, PA 17801
Categories: Pottsville PA

725 E Lincoln Ave, 20.1 miles

725 E Lincoln Ave,
Myerstown, PA 17067
Categories: Myerstown PA

420 S JACKSON ST 20.1 miles

420 S JACKSON ST
POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
Categories: POTTSVILLE PA

44 EAST AVE 20.6 miles

44 EAST AVE
STRAUSSTOWN, PA 19559
Categories: STRAUSSTOWN PA

1000 EVELYN DR 21.1 miles

1000 EVELYN DR
MILLERSBURG, PA 17061
Categories: MILLERSBURG PA

199 S 4TH ST AT 399 WALNUT ST 21.4 miles

199 S 4TH ST AT 399 WALNUT ST
Lebanon, PA 17042
Categories: Lebanon PA

73 COAL ST 21.5 miles

73 COAL ST
PORT CARBON, PA 17965
Categories: PORT CARBON PA

330 N 12TH ST 22.2 miles

330 N 12TH ST
SUNBURY, PA 17801
Categories: SUNBURY PA

350 N 11TH ST 22.3 miles

350 N 11TH ST
SUNBURY, PA 17801
Categories: SUNBURY PA

249 N 11TH ST 22.3 miles

249 N 11TH ST
SUNBURY, PA 17801
Categories: SUNBURY PA

1597 N SUSQUEHANNA TRL 22.5 miles

1597 N SUSQUEHANNA TRL
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Categories: Selinsgrove PA

935 ROUTE 522 23.6 miles

935 ROUTE 522
SELINSGROVE, PA 17870
Categories: SELINSGROVE PA

4813 JONESTOWN RD STE 104 23.8 miles

4813 JONESTOWN RD STE 104
HARRISBURG, PA 17109
Categories: HARRISBURG PA

4813 JONESTOWN RD STE 107 23.9 miles

4813 JONESTOWN RD STE 107
HARRISBURG, PA 17109
Categories: HARRISBURG PA

1120 CENTRE TPKE 24.3 miles

1120 CENTRE TPKE
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Categories: ORWIGSBURG PA

2021 Linglestown Rd, 24.5 miles

2021 Linglestown Rd,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Categories: Harrisburg PA

8170 ADAMS DR STE 100 STE 100 24.6 miles

8170 ADAMS DR STE 100 STE 100
HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036
Categories: HUMMELSTOWN PA

5 CAPITAL DR STE 101 24.9 miles

5 CAPITAL DR STE 101
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
Categories: HARRISBURG PA

4824 Londonderry Rd, 25.0 miles

4824 Londonderry Rd,
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Categories: Harrisburg 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: Tower City, Pennsylvania

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,396 people, 608 households, and 383 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,546.8 people per square mile (1,738.7/km²). There were 684 housing units at an average density of 2,227.8 per square mile (851.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.85% White, 0.21% African American, 0.50% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 608 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the borough the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,289 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -7.7%

Population (female): 625

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Tower City: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Tower City, Pennsylvania as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tower City is 252 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (35.9%), American (23.7%), Pennsylvania German (9.1%), English (5.3%), Dutch (5.2%), Polish (3.2%).

Land Area: 0.31 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 17980

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