Lake Charles, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 77,117 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.5%

Population (male): 37,134

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (12.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.6% for Black residents, 14.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 34.8% for American Indian residents, 11.1% for other race residents, 36.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 364 registered sex offenders living in Lake Charles, Louisiana as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Charles is 208 to 1.>

Elevation: 20 feet

Land Area: 40.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 70601, 70605, 70607, 70615, 70669

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $43,939 (it was $30,774 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,633 (it was $17,922 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $167,100 (it was $70,800 in 2000) Lake Charles:$167,100LA:$162,500

Races:
      Black alone - 36,584 - 48.4%
      White alone - 32,499 - 43.0%
      Hispanic - 2,773 - 3.7%
      Two or more races - 1,797 - 2.4%
      Asian alone - 1,550 - 2.1%
      American Indian alone - 305 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 180 - 0.2%

On March 7, 1861, Lake Charles was officially incorporated as the town of Charleston, Louisiana.

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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)

Lake Charles, Louisiana Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Lake Charles, LA

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Lake Charles LA 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.

2800 1ST AVE STE A 0.6 miles

2800 1ST AVE STE A
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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2770 3RD AVE STE 225 0.7 miles

2770 3RD AVE STE 225
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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1910 OAK PARK BLVD 0.9 miles

1910 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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330 ALAMO ST 1.1 miles

330 ALAMO ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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1528 E PRIEN LAKE RD STE B 1.1 miles

1528 E PRIEN LAKE RD STE B
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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710 W PRIEN LAKE RD STE 200 PRIEN VILLAGE PLAZA 1.2 miles

710 W PRIEN LAKE RD STE 200 PRIEN VILLAGE PLAZA
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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2118 E PRIEN LAKE RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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114 W PRIEN LAKE RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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226 W Prien Lake Rd 1.5 miles

226 W Prien Lake Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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226 W Prien Lake Rd STE 3 1.5 miles

226 W Prien Lake Rd STE 3
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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830 W BAYOU PINES DR 1.7 miles

830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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4320 LAKE ST 2.9 miles

4320 LAKE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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1510 W MCNEESE ST 3.5 miles

1510 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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4201 NELSON RD STE 100 3.5 miles

4201 NELSON RD STE 100
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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4407 NELSON RD 3.6 miles

4407 NELSON RD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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185 WILLIAMSBURG ST 7.1 miles

185 WILLIAMSBURG ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
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2492 S CITIES SERVICE HWY STE 1 7.2 miles

2492 S CITIES SERVICE HWY STE 1
SULPHUR, LA 70665
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1801 MAPLEWOOD DR 9.2 miles

1801 MAPLEWOOD DR
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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3649 S BEGLIS PKWY 9.2 miles

3649 S BEGLIS PKWY
SULPHUR, LA 70665
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277 N HIGHWAY 171 STE 10 9.3 miles

277 N HIGHWAY 171 STE 10
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611
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950 BEGLIS PKWY 9.5 miles

950 BEGLIS PKWY
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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921 1ST AVE 9.9 miles

921 1ST AVE
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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622 CYPRESS ST 10.0 miles

622 CYPRESS ST
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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1329 S BELGIS PKWY 11.3 miles

1329 S BELGIS PKWY
SULPHUR, LA 70663
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520 E HIGHWAY 108 12.8 miles

520 E HIGHWAY 108
SULPHUR, LA 70665
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1020 MAIN ST 18.1 miles

1020 MAIN ST
HACKBERRY, LA 70645
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708 E RUSSELL AVE 23.1 miles

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WELSH, LA 70591
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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 Lake Charles, LA - 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 Lake Charles, LA.
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Lake Charles Drug Testing locations

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

Local Lake Charles Information

Local Area Info: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state.

As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 population of the five-parish area of Southwest Louisiana was 292,619.

It is considered a regionally significant center of petrochemical refining, gaming, tourism, and education, being home to McNeese State University and Sowela Technical Community College. Because of the lakes and waterways throughout the city, metropolitan Lake Charles is often referred to as the Lake Area.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 77,117 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.5%

Population (male): 37,134

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (12.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.6% for Black residents, 14.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 34.8% for American Indian residents, 11.1% for other race residents, 36.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 364 registered sex offenders living in Lake Charles, Louisiana as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Charles is 208 to 1.>

Elevation: 20 feet

Land Area: 40.2 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 70601, 70605, 70607, 70615, 70669

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $43,939 (it was $30,774 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,633 (it was $17,922 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $167,100 (it was $70,800 in 2000) Lake Charles:$167,100LA:$162,500

Races:
      Black alone - 36,584 - 48.4%
      White alone - 32,499 - 43.0%
      Hispanic - 2,773 - 3.7%
      Two or more races - 1,797 - 2.4%
      Asian alone - 1,550 - 2.1%
      American Indian alone - 305 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 180 - 0.2%

On March 7, 1861, Lake Charles was officially incorporated as the town of Charleston, Louisiana.