Lexington, NC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 35.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lexington: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 31.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (25.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.0% for Black residents, 24.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 38.3% for American Indian residents, 10.9% for other race residents, 59.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 231 registered sex offenders living in Lexington, North Carolina as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lexington is 84 to 1.>

Elevation: 809 feet

Zip Codes: 27295

Races:
      White alone - 9,045 - 46.8%
      Black alone - 5,739 - 29.7%
      Hispanic - 3,171 - 16.4%
      Two or more races - 694 - 3.6%
      Asian alone - 685 - 3.5%
      American Indian alone - 57 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 28 - 0.1%

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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)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Lexington, NC

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Lexington, NC and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Lexington, NC drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Lexington, NC Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Lexington, NC and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Lexington, NC testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

316 E CENTER ST 0.3 miles

316 E CENTER ST
LEXINGTON, NC 27292
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800 E CENTER ST 0.8 miles

800 E CENTER ST
LEXINGTON, NC 27292
Categories: LEXINGTON NC

58 W US HIGHWAY 64 1.7 miles

58 W US HIGHWAY 64
LEXINGTON, NC 27295
Categories: LEXINGTON NC

250 HOSPITAL DR 2.3 miles

250 HOSPITAL DR
LEXINGTON, NC 27292
Categories: LEXINGTON NC

114 W MEDICAL PARK DR 2.4 miles

114 W MEDICAL PARK DR
LEXINGTON, NC 27292
Categories: LEXINGTON NC

137 MT. CALVARY ROAD, SUITE B 8.9 miles

137 MT. CALVARY ROAD, SUITE B
THOMASVILLE, NC 27360
Categories: THOMASVILLE NC

207 OLD LEXINGTON RD 9.0 miles

207 OLD LEXINGTON RD
THOMASVILLE, NC 27360
Categories: THOMASVILLE NC

1116 LEXINGTON AVE 9.2 miles

1116 LEXINGTON AVE
THOMASVILLE, NC 27360
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194 DUBLIN RD 10.3 miles

194 DUBLIN RD
ADVANCE, NC 27006
Categories: ADVANCE NC

908 RANDOLPH ST STE 1 10.5 miles

908 RANDOLPH ST STE 1
THOMASVILLE, NC 27360
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711 NATIONAL HWY STE 100 11.6 miles

711 NATIONAL HWY STE 100
THOMASVILLE, NC 27360
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1814 WESTCHESTER DR STE 400 14.8 miles

1814 WESTCHESTER DR STE 400
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
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1720 WESTCHESTER DR 15.0 miles

1720 WESTCHESTER DR
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
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3540 CLEMMONS RD STE 1 15.3 miles

3540 CLEMMONS RD STE 1
CLEMMONS, NC 27012
Categories: CLEMMONS NC

1215A W CLEMMONSVILLE RD 15.5 miles

1215A W CLEMMONSVILLE RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27127
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612 MOCKSVILLE AVE 15.7 miles

612 MOCKSVILLE AVE
SALISBURY, NC 28144
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611 MOCKSVILLE AVE 15.7 miles

611 MOCKSVILLE AVE
SALISBURY, NC 28144
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1508 W INNES ST 16.1 miles

1508 W INNES ST
SALISBURY, NC 28144
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2337 WINTERHAVEN LN 16.2 miles

2337 WINTERHAVEN LN
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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628 W INNES ST 16.3 miles

628 W INNES ST
SALISBURY, NC 28144
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624 QUAKER LN 16.3 miles

624 QUAKER LN
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
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231 PLAZA LN 16.4 miles

231 PLAZA LN
HIGH POINT, NC 27263
Categories: HIGH POINT NC

600 HIGHLAND OAKS DR 16.7 miles

600 HIGHLAND OAKS DR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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1529 PETERS CREEK PKWY 16.7 miles

1529 PETERS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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1904 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD W STE 301 17.2 miles

1904 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD W STE 301
SALISBURY, NC 28147
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1904 Jake Alexander Blvd Suite 301 17.2 miles

1904 Jake Alexander Blvd Suite 301
Salisbury, NC 28147
Categories: Salisbury NC

202 RIDDLE CIR 17.2 miles

202 RIDDLE CIR
ADVANCE, NC 27006
Categories: ADVANCE NC

3611 WESTGATE CENTER CIR 17.3 miles

3611 WESTGATE CENTER CIR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Categories: WINSTON SALEM NC

3726 Vest Mill Road, 17.6 miles

3726 Vest Mill Road,
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Categories: Winston Salem NC

1346 ASHLEY SQ 17.6 miles

1346 ASHLEY SQ
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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1409 PLAZA WEST DR STE G 17.6 miles

1409 PLAZA WEST DR STE G
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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2932 LYNDHURST AVE 17.7 miles

2932 LYNDHURST AVE
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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2803 LYNDHURST AVE 17.8 miles

2803 LYNDHURST AVE
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Categories: Winston Salem NC

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 952 18.3 miles

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 952
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Categories: WINSTON SALEM NC

1357 KLUMAC RD 18.3 miles

1357 KLUMAC RD
SALISBURY, NC 28147
Categories: SALISBURY NC

301 HOSPITAL ST 18.5 miles

301 HOSPITAL ST
MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028
Categories: MOCKSVILLE NC

223 HOSPITAL ST 18.5 miles

223 HOSPITAL ST
MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028
Categories: MOCKSVILLE NC

310 S STRATFORD RD 18.5 miles

310 S STRATFORD RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
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1231 EASTCHESTER DR Ste 120 18.6 miles

1231 EASTCHESTER DR Ste 120
HIGH POINT, NC 27265
Categories: HIGH POINT NC

4937 OLD COUNTRY CLUB RD 18.7 miles

4937 OLD COUNTRY CLUB RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27104
Categories: WINSTON SALEM NC

1511 UNION CROSS RD 19.3 miles

1511 UNION CROSS RD
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Categories: KERNERSVILLE NC

700 W MAIN ST 20.2 miles

700 W MAIN ST
JAMESTOWN, NC 27282
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1635 NC HIGHWAY 66 S STE 145 20.6 miles

1635 NC HIGHWAY 66 S STE 145
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Categories: KERNERSVILLE NC

2401 HICKSWOOD RD STE D 21.0 miles

2401 HICKSWOOD RD STE D
HIGH POINT, NC 27265
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3610 PETERS COURT SUITE 200 21.3 miles

3610 PETERS COURT SUITE 200
HIGH POINT, NC 27265
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1589 SKEET CLUB RD STE 4A 21.4 miles

1589 SKEET CLUB RD STE 4A
HIGH POINT, NC 27265
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1024 S MAIN ST 21.4 miles

1024 S MAIN ST
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Categories: KERNERSVILLE NC

806-B PLAZA 66 HWY 66 SOUTH 22.3 miles

806-B PLAZA 66 HWY 66 SOUTH
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Categories: KERNERSVILLE NC

4515 PREMIER DR STE 201 22.4 miles

4515 PREMIER DR STE 201
HIGH POINT, NC 27265
Categories: HIGH POINT NC

8005 N POINT BLVD STE C 22.6 miles

8005 N POINT BLVD STE C
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106
Categories: WINSTON SALEM NC

7811 N POINT BLVD 22.6 miles

7811 N POINT BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106
Categories: WINSTON SALEM NC

111 GATEWAY CENTER DR 22.7 miles

111 GATEWAY CENTER DR
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Categories: KERNERSVILLE NC

4380 FEDERAL DR STE 100 23.5 miles

4380 FEDERAL DR STE 100
GREENSBORO, NC 27410
Categories: GREENSBORO NC

3734 REYNOLDA RD 23.6 miles

3734 REYNOLDA RD
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27106
Categories: WINSTON-SALEM NC

501 HICKORY BRANCH DR 23.9 miles

501 HICKORY BRANCH DR
GREENSBORO, NC 27409
Categories: GREENSBORO NC

5701 UNIVERSITY PKWY 24.5 miles

5701 UNIVERSITY PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27105
Categories: WINSTON SALEM NC

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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

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Lexington, North Carolina

Lexington is the county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 18,931. It is located in central North Carolina, 20 miles (32 km) south of Winston-Salem. Major highways include I-85, I-85B, U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 52 (soon to be I-285) and U.S. Route 64. Lexington is part of the Piedmont Triad region of the state.

Lexington, Thomasville, and the rural areas surrounding them are slowly developing as residential bedroom communities for nearby cities such as Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and, to a lesser extent, Charlotte and its northeastern suburbs.

The Lexington area was at least sparsely settled by Europeans in 1775. The settlers named their community in honor of Lexington, Massachusetts, the site of the first skirmish of the American Revolutionary War. Lexington was incorporated as a city in 1828. Silver Hill Mine, located a few miles south of Lexington, opened in 1838, and was the first operating silver mine in the country.[citation needed]

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Median Age: 35.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lexington: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 31.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (25.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.0% for Black residents, 24.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 38.3% for American Indian residents, 10.9% for other race residents, 59.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 231 registered sex offenders living in Lexington, North Carolina as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lexington is 84 to 1.>

Elevation: 809 feet

Zip Codes: 27295

Races:
      White alone - 9,045 - 46.8%
      Black alone - 5,739 - 29.7%
      Hispanic - 3,171 - 16.4%
      Two or more races - 694 - 3.6%
      Asian alone - 685 - 3.5%
      American Indian alone - 57 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 28 - 0.1%

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