Charleston, SC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 134,875 (96% urban, 4% rural).

Median Age: 34.7 years

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (28.9%), Irish (6.8%), German (6.1%), English (6.0%), Italian (2.4%), Scottish (2.2%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 29401, 29403, 29405, 29407, 29409, 29412, 29414, 29424, 29445, 29450, 29455, 29464, 29487, 29492

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $63,364 (it was $35,295 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $41,299 (it was $22,414 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $344,600 (it was $137,800 in 2000) Charleston:$344,600SC:$161,800

Charleston has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), with mild winters, hot humid summers, and significant rainfall all year long. Summer is the wettest season; almost half of the annual rainfall occurs from June to September in the form of thundershowers. Fall remains relatively warm through the middle of November. Winter is short and mild, and is characterized by occasional rain. Measurable snow (≥0.1 in or 0.25 cm) occurs only several times per decade at the most, however freezing rain is more common; a snowfall/freezing rain event on January 3, 2018, was the first such event in Charleston since December 26, 2010. However, 6.0 in (15 cm) fell at the airport on December 23, 1989, the largest single-day fall on record, contributing to a single-storm and seasonal record of 8.0 in (20 cm) snowfall.

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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)

Charleston, South Carolina Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Charleston, SC

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

418 Folly Road, Suite C 2.8 miles

418 Folly Road, Suite C
Charleston, SC 29412
Categories: Charleston SC

743 FOLLY RD 3.2 miles

743 FOLLY RD
CHARLESTON, SC 29412
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

631 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD 3.6 miles

631 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Categories: MT PLEASANT SC

8 FARMFIELD AVE 3.8 miles

8 FARMFIELD AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

4 CARRIAGE LN STE 102 4.1 miles

4 CARRIAGE LN STE 102
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

1200 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD 4.7 miles

1200 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT SC

900 BOWMAN RD STE 203 5.0 miles

900 BOWMAN RD STE 203
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Categories: MT PLEASANT SC

1280 HOSPITAL DRIVE UNIT 1 5.2 miles

1280 HOSPITAL DRIVE UNIT 1
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT SC

1851 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD 5.4 miles

1851 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

1836 Ashley River Rd Ste E 5.5 miles

1836 Ashley River Rd Ste E
Charleston, SC 29407
Categories: Charleston SC

3605 MEETING STREET RD STE C 5.5 miles

3605 MEETING STREET RD STE C
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 101 6.2 miles

1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 101
Charleston, SC 29407
Categories: Charleston SC

4115 DORCHESTER RD STE 100 6.7 miles

4115 DORCHESTER RD STE 100
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

3870 LEEDS AVE 6.9 miles

3870 LEEDS AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

3825 FABER PLACE DR 7.3 miles

3825 FABER PLACE DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

4600 GOER DR STE 205 7.9 miles

4600 GOER DR STE 205
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

2470 MALL DR STE A 8.4 miles

2470 MALL DR STE A
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

3424 SHELBY RAY CT 8.4 miles

3424 SHELBY RAY CT
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

5880 RIVERS AVE 10.0 miles

5880 RIVERS AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

3074 N HIGHWAY 17 10.2 miles

3074 N HIGHWAY 17
MT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Categories: MT PLEASANT SC

1161 OAKLAND MARKET RD 10.7 miles

1161 OAKLAND MARKET RD
MT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Categories: MT PLEASANT SC

130 GARDNERS CIR STE J101 12.3 miles

130 GARDNERS CIR STE J101
JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455
Categories: JOHNS ISLAND SC

7301 RIVERS AVE STE 150 12.5 miles

7301 RIVERS AVE STE 150
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

10160 DORCHESTER RD 12.8 miles

10160 DORCHESTER RD
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485
Categories: SUMMERVILLE SC

7519 RIVERS AVE 12.8 miles

7519 RIVERS AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

8091 RIVERS AVE 13.9 miles

8091 RIVERS AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

2850 TRICOM STREET 15.9 miles

2850 TRICOM STREET
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR 16.1 miles

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Categories: CHARLESTON SC

149 SAINT JAMES AVE 16.9 miles

149 SAINT JAMES AVE
GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445
Categories: GOOSE CREEK SC

105A HARTH PL 18.6 miles

105A HARTH PL
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485
Categories: SUMMERVILLE SC

1660 OLD TROLLEY RD STE G2 18.6 miles

1660 OLD TROLLEY RD STE G2
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485
Categories: SUMMERVILLE SC

104 Morgan Pl Ste C, 18.6 miles

104 Morgan Pl Ste C,
Summerville, SC 29485
Categories: Summerville SC

410 N MAIN ST 22.2 miles

410 N MAIN ST
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483
Categories: SUMMERVILLE SC

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 Charleston, SC - 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 Charleston, SC.
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Charleston Drug Testing locations

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

Local Charleston Information

Local Area Info: Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, was 761,155 residents in 2016, the third-largest in the state and the 78th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States.

Charleston was founded in 1670 as Charles Town, honoring King Charles II of England. Its initial location at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River (now Charles Towne Landing) was abandoned in 1680 for its present site, which became the fifth-largest city in North America within ten years. Despite its size, it remained unincorporated throughout the colonial period; its government was handled directly by a colonial legislature and a governor sent by London. Election districts were organized according to Anglican parishes, and some social services were managed by Anglican wardens and vestries. Charleston adopted its present spelling with its incorporation as a city in 1783 at the close of the Revolutionary War. Population growth in the interior of South Carolina influenced the removal of the state government to Columbia in 1788, but the port city remained among the ten largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census. Historians estimate that "nearly half of all Africans brought to America arrived in Charleston", most at Gadsden's Wharf. The only major antebellum American city to have a majority-enslaved population, Charleston was controlled by an oligarchy of white planters and merchants who successfully forced the federal government to revise its 1828 and 1832 tariffs during the Nullification Crisis and launched the Civil War in 1861 by seizing the Arsenal, Castle Pinckney, and Fort Sumter from their federal garrisons.

Known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants, and hospitable people, Charleston is a popular tourist destination. It has received numerous accolades, including "America's Most Friendly [City]" by Travel + Leisure in 2011 and in 2013 and 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler, and also "the most polite and hospitable city in America" by Southern Living magazine. In 2016, Charleston was ranked the "World's Best City" by Travel + Leisure.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 134,875 (96% urban, 4% rural).

Median Age: 34.7 years

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (28.9%), Irish (6.8%), German (6.1%), English (6.0%), Italian (2.4%), Scottish (2.2%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 29401, 29403, 29405, 29407, 29409, 29412, 29414, 29424, 29445, 29450, 29455, 29464, 29487, 29492

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $63,364 (it was $35,295 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $41,299 (it was $22,414 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $344,600 (it was $137,800 in 2000) Charleston:$344,600SC:$161,800

Charleston has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), with mild winters, hot humid summers, and significant rainfall all year long. Summer is the wettest season; almost half of the annual rainfall occurs from June to September in the form of thundershowers. Fall remains relatively warm through the middle of November. Winter is short and mild, and is characterized by occasional rain. Measurable snow (≥0.1 in or 0.25 cm) occurs only several times per decade at the most, however freezing rain is more common; a snowfall/freezing rain event on January 3, 2018, was the first such event in Charleston since December 26, 2010. However, 6.0 in (15 cm) fell at the airport on December 23, 1989, the largest single-day fall on record, contributing to a single-storm and seasonal record of 8.0 in (20 cm) snowfall.