Ridgetop, TN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 992

Population (female): 1,100

Median Age: 47.3 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ridgetop: 87.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (29.9%), Irish (13.6%), German (9.4%), English (8.3%), Scotch-Irish (4.0%), Scottish (1.8%).

Elevation: 899 feet

Land Area: 1.60 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 37072

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $70,833 (it was $52,381 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,023 (it was $19,610 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $182,336 (it was $110,000 in 2000) Ridgetop:$182,336TN:$167,500

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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)

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Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Ridgetop, TN

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Ridgetop, TN and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

121 STATE HIGHWAY 76 6.7 miles

121 STATE HIGHWAY 76
WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188
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491 SAGE RD N STE 200 7.2 miles

491 SAGE RD N STE 200
WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188
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1000 NORTHCHASE DR STE 215 7.4 miles

1000 NORTHCHASE DR STE 215
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072
Categories: GOODLETTSVILLE TN

128 RAYMOND HIRSCH PKWY 8.1 miles

128 RAYMOND HIRSCH PKWY
WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188
Categories: WHITE HOUSE TN

1719 GALLATIN PIKE N 8.2 miles

1719 GALLATIN PIKE N
MADISON, TN 37115
Categories: MADISON TN

1616 GALLATIN PIKE N 8.2 miles

1616 GALLATIN PIKE N
MADISON, TN 37115
Categories: MADISON TN

3251 TOM AUSTIN HWY 8.4 miles

3251 TOM AUSTIN HWY
SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172
Categories: SPRINGFIELD TN

2208 MEMORIAL BLVD 8.5 miles

2208 MEMORIAL BLVD
SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172
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2102 PARK PLAZA DR 8.6 miles

2102 PARK PLAZA DR
SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172
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3638 DICKERSON PIKE STE 204 9.5 miles

3638 DICKERSON PIKE STE 204
NASHVILLE, TN 37207
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299 10TH AVE E 9.6 miles

299 10TH AVE E
SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172
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355 NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD 10.1 miles

355 NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
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1209 S GRAYCROFT AVE 10.4 miles

1209 S GRAYCROFT AVE
MADISON, TN 37115
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450 NORTHCREST DR 10.5 miles

450 NORTHCREST DR
SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172
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100 NORTHCREST DR 10.5 miles

100 NORTHCREST DR
SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172
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520 NORTHCREST DR 10.5 miles

520 NORTHCREST DR
SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172
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3441 DICKERSON PIKE OUTPATIENT LAB 11.1 miles

3441 DICKERSON PIKE OUTPATIENT LAB
NASHVILLE, TN 37207
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

280 INDIAN LAKE BLVD STE 140 11.3 miles

280 INDIAN LAKE BLVD STE 140
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
Categories: HENDERSONVILLE TN

291 INDIAN LAKE BLVD 11.3 miles

291 INDIAN LAKE BLVD
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
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105 REDBUD DR 12.5 miles

105 REDBUD DR
PORTLAND, TN 37148
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711 E MAIN ST STE 107 12.8 miles

711 E MAIN ST STE 107
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
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2800 Opryland Drive 13.5 miles

2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Categories: Nashville TN

1719 GALLATIN AVE 14.0 miles

1719 GALLATIN AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37206
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

602 GALLATIN AVE 14.8 miles

602 GALLATIN AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37206
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360 DEADERICK ST 15.8 miles

360 DEADERICK ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37201
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315 14TH AVE 16.3 miles

315 14TH AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
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890 N BLUE JAY WAY 16.5 miles

890 N BLUE JAY WAY
GALLATIN, TN 37066
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2372 LEBANON PIKE 16.5 miles

2372 LEBANON PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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1916 Patterson St Ste 103, 16.6 miles

1916 Patterson St Ste 103,
Nashville, TN 37203
Categories: Nashville TN

300 20TH AVE N 16.7 miles

300 20TH AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
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2010 CHURCH ST 1ST FL 16.7 miles

2010 CHURCH ST 1ST FL
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
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3055 LEBANON PIKE STE 1000 16.8 miles

3055 LEBANON PIKE STE 1000
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

2267 JACKSON DOWNS BLVD 16.9 miles

2267 JACKSON DOWNS BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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5225 OLD HICKORY BLVD STE 205 17.1 miles

5225 OLD HICKORY BLVD STE 205
HERMITAGE, TN 37076
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PO BOX 140294 17.2 miles

PO BOX 140294
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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114A 29TH AVE N 17.4 miles

114A 29TH AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
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1425 ELM HILL PIKE 17.6 miles

1425 ELM HILL PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37210
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728 NASHVILLE PIKE 17.6 miles

728 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
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339 WHITE BRIDGE PIKE 17.6 miles

339 WHITE BRIDGE PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37209
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

2531 ELM HILL PIKE 17.7 miles

2531 ELM HILL PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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3404 W END AVE STE 101 17.8 miles

3404 W END AVE STE 101
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
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313 N MAIN ST 17.9 miles

313 N MAIN ST
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
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202 N MAIN ST 17.9 miles

202 N MAIN ST
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
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202 N MAIN ST STE 4 17.9 miles

202 N MAIN ST STE 4
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
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2740 OLD ELM HILL PIKE STE 103A 17.9 miles

2740 OLD ELM HILL PIKE STE 103A
Nashville, TN 37214
Categories: Nashville TN

131 S Water Ave Ste A 18.0 miles

131 S Water Ave Ste A
GALLATIN, TN 37066
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175 COLLEGE ST Sumner Co Career Ctr 18.0 miles

175 COLLEGE ST Sumner Co Career Ctr
GALLATIN, TN 37066
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519 DONELSON PIKE STE 107 18.2 miles

519 DONELSON PIKE STE 107
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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6606 CHARLOTTE PIKE STE 104 18.6 miles

6606 CHARLOTTE PIKE STE 104
NASHVILLE, TN 37209
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

555 HARTSVILLE PIKE 19.1 miles

555 HARTSVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
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575 E BLEDSOE ST STE 7 19.2 miles

575 E BLEDSOE ST STE 7
GALLATIN, TN 37066
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831B NASHVILLE HWY 19.5 miles

831B NASHVILLE HWY
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Categories: GALLATIN TN

421 N BROADWAY 19.6 miles

421 N BROADWAY
PORTLAND, TN 37148
Categories: PORTLAND TN

2001 GLEN ECHO RD 19.9 miles

2001 GLEN ECHO RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37215
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

3520 Cummings Hwy 20.3 miles

3520 Cummings Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37075
Categories: Chattanooga TN

3656 Trousdale Dr Ste 109 20.7 miles

3656 Trousdale Dr Ste 109
Nashville, TN 37204
Categories: Nashville TN

4300 SIDCO DR 20.8 miles

4300 SIDCO DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

3500 N Mount Juliet Rd 20.8 miles

3500 N Mount Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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355 PLEASANT GROVE RD STE 1400 20.9 miles

355 PLEASANT GROVE RD STE 1400
MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122
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1645 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE H 21.0 miles

1645 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE H
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

1400 DONELSON PIKE STE B10 21.3 miles

1400 DONELSON PIKE STE B10
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

501 METROPLEX DR Ste 306 21.3 miles

501 METROPLEX DR Ste 306
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

5002 CROSSINGS CIR STE 100 21.6 miles

5002 CROSSINGS CIR STE 100
MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122
Categories: MOUNT JULIET TN

669 S MOUNT JULIET RD 21.8 miles

669 S MOUNT JULIET RD
MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122
Categories: MOUNT JULIET TN

391 WALLACE RD 22.1 miles

391 WALLACE RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

2275 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE 110 22.5 miles

2275 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE 110
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

7643 HIGHWAY 70 S 23.1 miles

7643 HIGHWAY 70 S
NASHVILLE, TN 37221
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

2510 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE 2 23.1 miles

2510 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE 2
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

2643 MURFREESBORO PIKE 23.6 miles

2643 MURFREESBORO PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

1100 BROOKHAVEN RD 24.0 miles

1100 BROOKHAVEN RD
FRANKLIN, KY 42134
Categories: FRANKLIN KY

119 MEMORIAL DR 24.0 miles

119 MEMORIAL DR
FRANKLIN, KY 42134
Categories: FRANKLIN KY

1020 S MAIN ST 24.2 miles

1020 S MAIN ST
FRANKLIN, KY 42134
Categories: FRANKLIN KY

5543 EDMONDSON PIKE STE 261 24.5 miles

5543 EDMONDSON PIKE STE 261
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

115 E Park Dr Ste 300 24.7 miles

115 E Park Dr Ste 300
Brentwood, TN 37027
Categories: Brentwood TN

5046 THOROUGHBRED LN 24.7 miles

5046 THOROUGHBRED LN
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
Categories: BRENTWOOD TN

105 WESTWOOD PL 24.8 miles

105 WESTWOOD PL
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
Categories: BRENTWOOD TN

5826 NOLENSVILLE PIKE 24.8 miles

5826 NOLENSVILLE PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

103 POWELL CT 24.8 miles

103 POWELL CT
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
Categories: BRENTWOOD TN

Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Ridgetop, TN testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.

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Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.



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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available

Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.


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Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.

The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.


Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.

The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.

A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.

In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.

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US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).

Additional DOT services include:

  • -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
  • -DOT Supervisor Training
  • -MVR Reports
  • -DOT Drug Policy Development
  • -DOT Physicals
  • -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Our Ridgetop, TN testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

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Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Ridgetop, TN drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.


Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Ridgetop, TN testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.

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Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Ridgetop, TN and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.

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Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.

Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.


DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.

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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 Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.

Types of Tests Conducted

  • Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
  • Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

  1. Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
  2. Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
  3. Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.

Local Area Info: Ridgetop, Tennessee

Ridgetop 36°23?47?N 86°46?22?W? / ?36.39639°N 86.77278°W? / 36.39639; -86.77278 (36.396306, -86.772654), is located in Robertson County except for two small portions of the city that fall in Davidson County.

There is a small man-made lake built to draw in tourism in the early 1900s. Underneath the town is "Ridgetop Tunnel", a railroad tunnel bored in the early 1900s. When completed in 1905, it was the longest free-standing (i.e., with no columnar supports) tunnel in the world.[citation needed]

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,083 people, 385 households, and 314 families residing in the city. The population density was 678.3 people per square mile (261.3/km²). There were 399 housing units at an average density of 249.9 per square mile (96.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.12% White, 1.48% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

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Population (male): 992

Population (female): 1,100

Median Age: 47.3 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ridgetop: 87.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Ancestries: American (29.9%), Irish (13.6%), German (9.4%), English (8.3%), Scotch-Irish (4.0%), Scottish (1.8%).

Elevation: 899 feet

Land Area: 1.60 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 37072

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $70,833 (it was $52,381 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,023 (it was $19,610 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $182,336 (it was $110,000 in 2000) Ridgetop:$182,336TN:$167,500

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