Weirton, WV Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 8,901

Population (female): 9,784

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $684.

Poverty (breakdown): (15.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.8% for Black residents, 44.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.8% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (17.6%), American (13.3%), German (11.2%), Irish (9.2%), Polish (7.0%), English (6.2%).

Land Area: 17.9 square miles.

Zip Codes: 26062

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $51,543 (it was $35,212 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,008 (it was $18,853 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $130,328 (it was $71,800 in 2000) Weirton:$130,328WV:$119,800

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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 Weirton, WV

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

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

218 THREE SPRINGS DR 2.4 miles

218 THREE SPRINGS DR
WEIRTON, WV 26062
Categories: WEIRTON WV

601 COLLIERS WAY 3.6 miles

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062
Categories: WEIRTON WV

3203 JOHNSON RD 5.0 miles

3203 JOHNSON RD
STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
Categories: STEUBENVILLE OH

4220 SUNSET BLVD 5.5 miles

4220 SUNSET BLVD
STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952
Categories: STEUBENVILLE OH

1417 MAIN ST 5.8 miles

1417 MAIN ST
FOLLANSBEE, WV 26037
Categories: FOLLANSBEE WV

500 LURAY DR 6.3 miles

500 LURAY DR
WINTERSVILLE, OH 43953
Categories: WINTERSVILLE OH

539 WARD DR 8.6 miles

539 WARD DR
WINTERSVILLE, OH 43953
Categories: WINTERSVILLE OH

332 W 6TH ST 14.0 miles

332 W 6TH ST
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

425 W 5TH ST 14.0 miles

425 W 5TH ST
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

16687 SAINT CLAIR AVE STE 203 15.9 miles

16687 SAINT CLAIR AVE STE 203
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

16844 SAINT CLAIR AVE 15.9 miles

16844 SAINT CLAIR AVE
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

16280 DRESDEN AVE 16.4 miles

16280 DRESDEN AVE
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 19.3 miles

5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
Categories: ALIQUIPPA PA

103 W MAIN ST 19.3 miles

103 W MAIN ST
SALINEVILLE, OH 43945
Categories: SALINEVILLE OH

8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 20.1 miles

8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
Categories: MOON TOWNSHIP PA

993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 20.5 miles

993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
Categories: MOON TOWNSHIP PA

1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 20.8 miles

1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Categories: Coraopolis PA

1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 20.9 miles

1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
Categories: CORAOPOLIS PA

2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 21.1 miles

2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

3401 BRODHEAD RD 21.4 miles

3401 BRODHEAD RD
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
Categories: ALIQUIPPA PA

ROUTE 18 22.3 miles

ROUTE 18
MONACA, PA 15061
Categories: MONACA PA

832 Merchant Street, 22.3 miles

832 Merchant Street,
Ambridge, PA 15003
Categories: Ambridge PA

301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 22.5 miles

301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
Categories: SEWICKLEY PA

92 N 4TH ST STE 3 23.2 miles

92 N 4TH ST STE 3
MARTINS FERRY, OH 43935
Categories: MARTINS FERRY OH

90 N 4TH ST 23.2 miles

90 N 4TH ST
MARTINS FERRY, OH 43935
Categories: MARTINS FERRY OH

951 E Market St 23.3 miles

951 E Market St
Cadiz, OH 43907
Categories: Cadiz OH

1101 5TH AVE 23.4 miles

1101 5TH AVE
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
Categories: CORAPOLIS PA

5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 23.5 miles

5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 23.8 miles

5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
Categories: Mc Kees Rocks PA

24 HOMESTEAD AVE 24.0 miles

24 HOMESTEAD AVE
WHEELING, WV 26003
Categories: WHEELING WV

100 MEDICAL BLVD 24.1 miles

100 MEDICAL BLVD
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
Categories: CANONSBURG PA

155 WILSON AVE 24.3 miles

155 WILSON AVE
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

336 College Avenue, Suite 4 24.3 miles

336 College Avenue, Suite 4
Beaver, PA 15009
Categories: Beaver PA

113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 24.4 miles

113 CAVASINA DR STE 7
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
Categories: CANONSBURG PA

7880 LINCOLE PL 24.4 miles

7880 LINCOLE PL
LISBON, OH 44432
Categories: LISBON OH

3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B 24.5 miles

3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B
MONACA, PA 15061
Categories: MONACA PA

620 NATIONAL RD STE 300 24.5 miles

620 NATIONAL RD STE 300
WHEELING, WV 26003
Categories: WHEELING WV

90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center 24.8 miles

90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center
Washington, PA 15301
Categories: Washington PA

181 W BEAU ST 24.8 miles

181 W BEAU ST
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

1 MEDICAL PARK 25.0 miles

1 MEDICAL PARK
WHEELING, WV 26003
Categories: WHEELING WV

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: Weirton, West Virginia

Weirton (pron. WEER-ton) is a city in Brooke and Hancock counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located primarily in Hancock County, the city lies in the northern portions of the state's Northern Panhandle region. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 19,746. Weirton is a principal city of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2010 population of 124,454 residents. Additionally, Weirton is part of Greater Pittsburgh, the 20th largest combined statistical area in the United States with a 2016 estimated population of 2,635,228.

The small village called Holliday's Cove lanes — which is now most of downtown Weirton — was founded in 1793. (It eventually lost the apostrophe.) In 1909, Ernest T. Weir arrived from neighboring Pittsburgh and built a steel mill later known as Weirton Steel Corporation just north of Holliday's Cove. An unincorporated settlement called Weirton grew up around the mill that, by 1940, was said to be the largest unincorporated city in the United States. By then Hollidays Cove and two other outlying areas, Weirton Heights and Marland Heights, which as their names suggest were on hilltops or ridges surrounding the "Weir–Cove" area, had also incorporated.

Hollidays Cove Fort was a Revolutionary War fortification constructed in 1774 by soldiers from Ft. Pitt. It was located in what is now downtown Weirton, along Harmons Creek (named for Harmon Greathouse), about three miles from its mouth on the Ohio River. It was commanded by Colonel Andrew Van Swearingen (1741–1793) and later by his son-in-law, Captain Samuel Brady (1756–1795), the famous leader of Brady's Rangers. In 1779, over 28 militia were garrisoned at Hollidays Cove. Two years earlier, Colonel Van Swearingen led a dozen soldiers by longboat down the Ohio to help rescue the inhabitants of Ft. Henry in Wheeling in a siege by the British and Indian tribes in 1777. That mission was memorialized in a WPA-era mural painted on the wall of the Cove Post Office by Charles S. Chapman (1879–1962). The mural features Col. John Bilderback, who later gained infamy as the leader of the massacre of the Moravian Indians in Gnadenhutten in 1782.

Show Regional Data

Population (male): 8,901

Population (female): 9,784

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $684.

Poverty (breakdown): (15.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.8% for Black residents, 44.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.8% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (17.6%), American (13.3%), German (11.2%), Irish (9.2%), Polish (7.0%), English (6.2%).

Land Area: 17.9 square miles.

Zip Codes: 26062

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $51,543 (it was $35,212 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,008 (it was $18,853 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $130,328 (it was $71,800 in 2000) Weirton:$130,328WV:$119,800

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