Columbus, GA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 90,427

Population (female): 95,461

Median Age: 32.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Columbus: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall):

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 700 registered sex offenders living in Columbus, Georgia as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Columbus is 266 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: United States (9.8%), German (6.7%), Irish (6.6%), English (6.2%), Italian (1.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Population Density:

The river served as Columbus's connection to the world, particularly enabling it to ship its commodity cotton crops from the plantations to the international cotton market via New Orleans and ultimately Liverpool, England. The city's commercial importance increased in the 1850s with the arrival of the railroad. In addition, textile mills were developed along the river, bringing industry to an area reliant upon agriculture. By 1860, the city was one of the more important industrial centers of the South, earning it the nickname "the Lowell of the South," referring to an important textile mill town in Massachusetts.

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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)

Columbus, Georgia Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Columbus, GA

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Columbus GA and throughout the local area. Same day service is available, and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. DOT drug testing and ETG Alcohol testing is also available.

1629 10th Ave Ste B, 1.3 miles

1629 10th Ave Ste B,
Columbus, GA 31901
Categories: Columbus GA

1051 TALBOTTON RD 1.7 miles

1051 TALBOTTON RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

1920 WARM SPRINGS RD 2.8 miles

1920 WARM SPRINGS RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

1810 STADIUM DR STE 110 2.8 miles

1810 STADIUM DR STE 110
PHENIX CITY, AL 36867
Categories: PHENIX CITY AL

4328 ARMOUR RD 3.6 miles

4328 ARMOUR RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

4707 ARMOUR RD 3.9 miles

4707 ARMOUR RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

18 OLD BRICKYARD RD 4.4 miles

18 OLD BRICKYARD RD
PHENIX CITY, AL 36869
Categories: PHENIX CITY AL

5710 Veterans Pkwy 4.7 miles

5710 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 31904
Categories: Columbus GA

5448 WHITTLESEY BLVD STE B 6.7 miles

5448 WHITTLESEY BLVD STE B
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

6262 VETERANS PKWY P.O. Box 9517 7.1 miles

6262 VETERANS PKWY P.O. Box 9517
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

7301 N LAKE DR 7.4 miles

7301 N LAKE DR
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

7901 VETERANS PKWY 7.7 miles

7901 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

6509 GATEWAY RD 8.7 miles

6509 GATEWAY RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Categories: COLUMBUS GA

6175 TECHNOLOGY PKWY 12.5 miles

6175 TECHNOLOGY PKWY
MIDLAND, GA 31820
Categories: MIDLAND GA

Urine drug testing is the most common and customizable screening method available in the drug testing world. Many times, drug tests are ordered from companies, courts, or individuals without knowing what drug panel is needing to be analyzed.

The most common drug panel options include the 5,10, 12, 14 and 17 panel drug tests but we also offer specialized and customized panels based on your specific need and we are here to discuss exactly what is tested in each type of drug test panel.

Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Columbus, GA - You Choose!

The detection period for a urine drug test is 1-5 days. However, hair drug testing is becoming more common because the detection period for a standard hair test can be up to 90 days. You must have at least an inch and a half of hair (1.5 inches) on your head or body hair may be used when conducting a hair drug test.

Facts About 10 Panel Drug Test

  • The most cost-effective option in the workplace
  • Most common and customizable screening method
  • Detects recent drug use
  • Available in instant or lab based testing options

Remember that many opioid addictions lead to further drug use, including heroin, so you may find that a standard 5 and 10 panel is not fulfilling your needs. In this case, consider a 12-panel drug test, which tests for additional opiates and painkillers that would not show up on a test with fewer panels.

A urine drug test detects recent drug use and is currently the only testing method that is approved for federally mandated drug testing.(5 panel DOT drug Test) Urine testing is appropriate for all testing reasons, from pre-employment to random to post-accident - and can be performed for a wide range of illicit and prescription drugs.

What drug are tested for in a 10 Panel Drug Test?

The drugs tested in a10 panel urine drug test include:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

The standard 10 panel drug test is typically collected at a collection site and analyzed at a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory. If you need a rapid results test, the 10 panel is available for a rapid result in most areas Nationwide. Results for a rapid results test are typically available the same business day (for negative results) and if a non-negative result exist, we send the specimen to the lab to perform confirmation testing at no additional charge.

What is a drug test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen such as urine, hair, blood, breath, finger nail and oral fluid/saliva. The common procedure for a drug test is to have a donor provide a specimen to a drug testing collection specialist, complete a chain of custody form and then the collector will send by carrier the specimen to a laboratory for analysis and a determination if the specimen is negative or positive. Although there many laboratories in the United States which provide drug testing analysis, it is recommended that only a laboratory that is SAMHSA Certified is to be used when determining a drug testing result.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

In the case of life-threatening symptoms, unconsciousness, or bizarre behavior in an emergency situation, screening for common drugs and toxins may help find the cause, called a toxicology test or tox screen to denote the broader area of possible substances beyond just self-administered drugs. These tests can also be done post-mortem during an autopsy in cases where a death was not expected. The test is usually done within 96 h (4 days) after the desire for the test is realized. Both a urine sample and a blood sample may be tested.

ADT offers 10 panel urine drug tests in Columbus, GA.
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Columbus Drug Testing locations

To schedule a 5, 10, 12, 14 or 17 panel urine or hair drug test at a testing center in Columbus GA, please call (800) 221-4291 or schedule online.

Local Columbus Information

Local Area Info: Columbus, Georgia

Columbus is a consolidated city-county located on the west central border of the U.S. state of Georgia. Located on the Chattahoochee River directly across from Phenix City, Alabama, Columbus is the county seat of Muscogee County, with which it officially merged in 1970. Columbus is the third-largest city in Georgia and the fourth-largest metropolitan area. According to the 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Columbus has a population of 194,058 residents, with 303,811 in the Columbus metropolitan area. The metro area joins the nearby Alabama cities of Auburn and Opelika to form the Columbus–Auburn–Opelika Combined Statistical Area, which has a 2017 estimated population of 499,128.

Columbus lies 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Atlanta. Fort Benning, the United States Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence and a major employer, is located south of the city in Chattahoochee County. Columbus is home to museums and tourism sites, including the National Infantry Museum, dedicated to the United States Army's Infantry Branch. It has the longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world constructed on the Chattahoochee River.

This was for centuries and more the traditional territory of the Creek Indians, who became known as one of the Five Civilized Tribes of the Southeast after European contact. Those who lived closest to white-occupied areas conducted considerable trading and adopted some European-American ways.

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Population (male): 90,427

Population (female): 95,461

Median Age: 32.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Columbus: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall):

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 700 registered sex offenders living in Columbus, Georgia as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Columbus is 266 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: United States (9.8%), German (6.7%), Irish (6.6%), English (6.2%), Italian (1.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Population Density:

The river served as Columbus's connection to the world, particularly enabling it to ship its commodity cotton crops from the plantations to the international cotton market via New Orleans and ultimately Liverpool, England. The city's commercial importance increased in the 1850s with the arrival of the railroad. In addition, textile mills were developed along the river, bringing industry to an area reliant upon agriculture. By 1860, the city was one of the more important industrial centers of the South, earning it the nickname "the Lowell of the South," referring to an important textile mill town in Massachusetts.