In-Home Drug Testing Upper Saddle River, NJ
Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient
Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Upper Saddle River, NJ 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 Upper Saddle River, NJ testing locations.
85 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD 1.6 miles
Montvale, NJ 7645
500 N Franklin Turnpike,, second floor 2.3 miles
Ramsey, NJ 7446
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 2.9 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 3.0 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
180 FRANKLIN TPKE 3.6 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
10 FRANKLIN TPKE 4.1 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
Indian Rock Shopping Center, Route 59 & Hemion Road 4.4 miles
Suffern, NY 10901
55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401 4.5 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307 5.0 miles
Nanuet, NY 10954
104 E ROUTE 59 5.2 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 5.5 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
127 Union St, 5.6 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
222 ROUTE 59 5.7 miles
SUFFERN, NY 10901
259 N MIDDLETOWN RD 6.0 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
401 GOFFLE RD 6.2 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 6.2 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
215 OLD HOOK RD 6.7 miles
WESTWOOD, NJ 7675
1114 GOFFLE RD 6.7 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
261 Old Hook Rd, 6.8 miles
Westwood, NJ 7675
680 Kinderkamack Rd, 7.5 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200 7.6 miles
ORANGEBURG, NY 10962
19 YAWPO AVE 7.6 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
193 Route 17 South 7.8 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
978 Route 45, Ste 202 8.5 miles
Pomona, NY 10970
22-11 STATE RT 208 8.5 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
151 N Main St, Unit 307 8.6 miles
New City, NY 10956
160 PARIS AVE STE 1 8.7 miles
NORTHVALE, NJ 7647
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 8.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 8.9 miles
POMONA, NY 10970
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 9.2 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 9.5 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 9.5 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
705 HAMBURG TPKE 9.5 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
759 HAMBURG TPKE 9.6 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
15-01 BROADWAY 9.6 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE 9.6 miles
NYACK, NY 10960
500 PIERMONT RD STE 304 9.9 miles
CLOSTER, NJ 7624
40 WASHINGTON AVE 10.0 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 10.0 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
34 N ROUTE 9W 11.5 miles
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
72 HAMBURG TPKE 11.5 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
385 Prospect Ave, 11.5 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
184 ESSEX ST 11.8 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 11.9 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 12.3 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
140 FRANKLIN RD 12.4 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
200 South Broadway, Suite 102 12.4 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 12.4 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 12.5 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
500 UNION BLVD 12.5 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
283 PIAGET AVE 12.6 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 12.7 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
1034 N BROADWAY 12.8 miles
YONKERS, NY 10701
970 N Broadway, Ste 205 12.8 miles
Yonkers, NY 10701
155 WHITE PLAINS RD 12.8 miles
TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
1139 MAIN AVENUE 12.8 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
718 TEANECK RD 13.0 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
660 White Plains Rd Ste 630 13.6 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
On-site only 13.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
150 NORTH ST 13.7 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 13.7 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 13.9 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 14.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
800 SYLVAN AVE 14.0 miles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 14.4 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
26 DEHART AVE 14.6 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
160 N CENTRAL AVE 14.7 miles
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
464 Hudson Terrace, 14.7 miles
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 14.8 miles
White Plains, NY 10607
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 14.8 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
1 ORCHARD ST 14.9 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
1355 BROAD ST 15.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 15.3 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 15.4 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
16 BROOKWOOD RD 15.5 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
71 UNION AVE STE 103 15.7 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
17 Sylvan St, 16.0 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
4876 BROADWAY 16.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 16.2 miles
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
359 N Central Ave 16.2 miles
Hartsdale, NY 10530
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 16.3 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
150 FAIRFIELD RD 16.3 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 16.6 miles
VALHALLA, NY 10595
12 N 7TH AVE 16.8 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 16.9 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 16.9 miles
Pleasantville, NY 10570
560 NEW YORK AVE 17.0 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
83 HEWITT RD 17.1 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 17.2 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
109 AUDUBON AVE 17.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 17.2 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
663 PALISADE AVE 17.2 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 17.5 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
15 N BROADWAY STE D 17.5 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
557 BROAD ST 17.6 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
656 E FORDHAM RD 17.8 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
49 Claremont Avenue, 17.9 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
178 FLOYD ST 17.9 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
3421 BROADWAY 18.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 18.1 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 18.5 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 18.8 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 19.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 19.0 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 19.0 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
200 US HIGHWAY 46 19.0 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 19.2 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 19.3 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 19.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
1980 CROMPOND RD 19.3 miles
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567
791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center 19.4 miles
Monroe, NY 10950
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 19.4 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 19.4 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 19.4 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15 19.7 miles
Peekskill, NY 10566
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 19.8 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 19.9 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 19.9 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
338 W MAIN ST 19.9 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
60 MAIN ST STE 2 C 20.0 miles
WARWICK, NY 10990
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 20.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 20.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
456 PROSPECT AVE 20.0 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 20.1 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
30 SEAVIEW DR 20.1 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
190 BALDWIN RD 20.4 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
1790 RANDALL AVE 20.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 20.8 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
65 E 76th St, 20.9 miles
New York, NY 10021
601 W 51ST ST 20.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
408 W 45TH ST 21.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
522 CENTRAL AVE 21.3 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 21.4 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
3665 E TREMONT AVE 21.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
330 W 42ND ST 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 21.6 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 21.6 miles
New York, NY 10022
495 E MAIN ST 21.6 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
425 PARK AVE 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 21.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 21.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 21.8 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 21.9 miles
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 22.0 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
450 BERGEN ST 22.0 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 22.0 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 22.0 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 22.0 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
321 KEAR ST 22.0 miles
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
919 2ND AVE 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
730 3RD AVE 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 22.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
55 E 34TH ST 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
25-15 STEINWAY ST 22.3 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 22.4 miles
New York, NY 10016
202 W 23RD ST 22.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
3014 37th St, 22.4 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 22.5 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
95 HUDSON ST 22.5 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
325 STATE ROUTE 10 22.5 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 22.5 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
324 WEST 14TH ST 22.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 22.6 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 22.6 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
505 STATE ROUTE 208 Ste 15 22.6 miles
MONROE, NY 10950
854 W SIDE AVE 22.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
212 STATE HIGHWAY 94 STE 1D 22.8 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 22.9 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 22.9 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 23.0 miles
New York, NY 10010
380 2ND AVE 23.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
276 E Main St, 23.2 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
60 1ST ST 23.2 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 23.3 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
31-00 47TH AVENUE 23.4 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
221 CHESTNUT ST 23.4 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 23.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 23.6 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
261 Monmouth Street 23.6 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
891 TABOR RD 23.7 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
375 MCCARTER HWY 23.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 23.7 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 23.8 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
123 MCAFEE VERNON RD STE 100 24.0 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 24.1 miles
New York, NY 10013
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 24.2 miles
New York, NY 10013
40 08 Forley St, 24.3 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
68 NASSAU AVE 24.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
265 CHERRY ST 146 24.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
180 BOYDEN AVE 24.4 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 24.4 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 24.5 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
6311 QUEENS BLVD 24.6 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
4275 65TH PL 24.7 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 24.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
7 FAWN RUN 24.8 miles
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 24.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
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: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Upper Saddle River was settled in the 18th century principally by Dutch settlers who built mills along the Saddle River. The area was granted borough status in 1894 and remained principally rural until the 1950s. The suburban growth of New Jersey affected Upper Saddle River and surrounding municipalities, as the borough's population increased tenfold from 1950 to 1970. The population has remained fairly constant since 1970.
Predominantly a residential community consisting of one-acre (4,000 m2) lots, Upper Saddle River also contains a library, police station, fire station, ambulance corps, municipal hall, and three primary schools. Commerce and industry are concentrated along the town's western border along Route 17. Postal service is shared with the neighboring borough of Saddle River.
Upper Saddle River was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on November 22, 1894, from portions of Hohokus Township and Orvil Township, based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier. The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. Upper Saddle River's referendum passed on November 20, one day after the referendum passed for Saddle River. The name of the river, and hence the borough, is thought to come from early explores who thought that the geography of the area resembled that of the Sadle Burn, the valley surrounding a stream in the Scottish area of Argyll.