Columbus, NC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2019: 998 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +0.6%

Median Age: 48.3 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 21.7%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (16.5%), Irish (15.2%), German (8.4%), English (6.2%), Scotch-Irish (4.3%), European (3.9%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 28722

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $36,099 (it was $25,469 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $23,351 (it was $15,587 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $176,512 (it was $94,400 in 2000) Columbus:$176,512NC:$193,200

Races:
      White alone - 852 - 71.5%
      Hispanic - 197 - 16.5%
      Two or more races - 63 - 5.3%
      American Indian alone - 54 - 4.5%
      Black alone - 17 - 1.4%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 1 - 0.08%

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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, North Carolina Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Columbus, NC

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Columbus NC 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.

304 JEFFERSON ST PO BOX 810 2.3 miles

304 JEFFERSON ST PO BOX 810
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
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112 PREMIERE PLZ 4.9 miles

112 PREMIERE PLZ
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
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304 JEFFERSON ST 5.0 miles

304 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
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619 JEFFERSON ST 5.1 miles

619 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
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110 N BROWN ST 8.6 miles

110 N BROWN ST
CHADBOURN, NC 28431
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614 JK POWELL RD 10.9 miles

614 JK POWELL RD
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
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300A E MCKAY ST 25.1 miles

300A E MCKAY ST
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
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501 S POPLAR ST 25.2 miles

501 S POPLAR ST
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
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107 E DUNHAM ST 25.2 miles

107 E DUNHAM ST
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
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4503 MAIN ST 26.8 miles

4503 MAIN ST
SHALLOTTE, NC 28470
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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 Columbus, NC - 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, NC.
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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 NC, please call (800) 221-4291 or schedule online.

Local Columbus Information

Columbus is a town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 999 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Polk County. The Tryon International Equestrian Center, close to the nearby community of Mill Spring was the location of the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games.

The Green River Plantation, J. G. Hughes House, and Polk County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Columbus is located at 35°15?2?N 82°12?8?W? / ?35.25056°N 82.20222°W? / 35.25056; -82.20222 (35.250669, -82.202115). The town is concentrated along North Carolina Highway 108, southeast of Asheville, and just a few miles north of the North Carolina-South Carolina border. U.S. Route 74 passes through the northern part of town, and Interstate 26 passes through the eastern part.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land.

Show Regional Data

Population (total): Population in 2019: 998 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +0.6%

Median Age: 48.3 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 21.7%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (16.5%), Irish (15.2%), German (8.4%), English (6.2%), Scotch-Irish (4.3%), European (3.9%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 28722

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2019: $36,099 (it was $25,469 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2019: $23,351 (it was $15,587 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $176,512 (it was $94,400 in 2000) Columbus:$176,512NC:$193,200

Races:
      White alone - 852 - 71.5%
      Hispanic - 197 - 16.5%
      Two or more races - 63 - 5.3%
      American Indian alone - 54 - 4.5%
      Black alone - 17 - 1.4%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 1 - 0.08%

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