Laurel, MS Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 18,493 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +0.5%

Population (female): 9,427

Median Age: 34.8 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Laurel: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (9.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.6% for Black residents, 42.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 52.6% for other race residents, 15.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (5.4%), English (2.7%), Irish (1.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%).

Elevation: 264 feet

Land Area: 15.4 square miles.

Races:
      Black alone - 11,330 - 61.1%
      White alone - 5,517 - 29.8%
      Hispanic - 1,424 - 7.7%
      Asian alone - 128 - 0.7%
      Two or more races - 123 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 9 - 0.05%
      Other race alone - 6 - 0.03%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.02%

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,393 people, 6,925 households, and 4,542 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,192.3 people per square mile (460.2/km²). There were 7,804 housing units at an average density of 505.9 per square mile (195.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 40.64% White, 55.08% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.17% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population.

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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)

Laurel, Mississippi Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Laurel, MS

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

119 S 12TH AVE 0.7 miles

119 S 12TH AVE
LAUREL, MS 39440
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1220 JEFFERSON ST 0.9 miles

1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
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528 N 15TH AVE 0.9 miles

528 N 15TH AVE
LAUREL, MS 39440
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30 CIRCLE J DR STE 1 1.0 miles

30 CIRCLE J DR STE 1
LAUREL, MS 39440
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1430 JEFFERSON ST 1.0 miles

1430 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
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1515 JEFFERSON ST 1.0 miles

1515 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
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2313 HIGHWAY 15 N 1.9 miles

2313 HIGHWAY 15 N
LAUREL, MS 39440
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549 MASONITE LAKE RD 6.9 miles

549 MASONITE LAKE RD
LAUREL, MS 39443
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105 EATON ST PO BOX 159 19.1 miles

105 EATON ST PO BOX 159
TAYLORSVILLE, MS 39168
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S SIXTH ST 21.4 miles

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BAY SPRINGS, MS 39422
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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 Laurel, MS - 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 Laurel, MS.
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Laurel Drug Testing locations

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

Local Laurel Information

Local Area Info: Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel is a city in and the second county seat of Jones County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 18,540. It is located northeast of Ellisville, the first county seat, which contains the first county courthouse. Laurel has the second county courthouse, as there are two judicial districts in Jones County. Laurel is the headquarters of the Jones County Sheriff's Department, which administers in the county.

Laurel is the principal city of a micropolitan statistical area named for it. Its major employers include Howard Industries, Sanderson Farms, Masonite International, Family Health Center, Howse Implement, Thermo-Kool, and South Central Regional Medical Center. Laurel is home to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Mississippi's oldest art museum, which was established by the family of Lauren Eastman Rogers.

By the turn of the century, the city became a site of cotton mills, to process and manufacture textiles from the state's commodity crop of cotton. The city population grew markedly during the early 20th century, as rural people were attracted to manufacturing jobs. Mechanization of agriculture reduced the number of farming jobs. The city reached its peak of population in 1960, and has declined about one third since then.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 18,493 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +0.5%

Population (female): 9,427

Median Age: 34.8 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Laurel: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (9.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.6% for Black residents, 42.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 52.6% for other race residents, 15.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (5.4%), English (2.7%), Irish (1.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%).

Elevation: 264 feet

Land Area: 15.4 square miles.

Races:
      Black alone - 11,330 - 61.1%
      White alone - 5,517 - 29.8%
      Hispanic - 1,424 - 7.7%
      Asian alone - 128 - 0.7%
      Two or more races - 123 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 9 - 0.05%
      Other race alone - 6 - 0.03%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.02%

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,393 people, 6,925 households, and 4,542 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,192.3 people per square mile (460.2/km²). There were 7,804 housing units at an average density of 505.9 per square mile (195.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 40.64% White, 55.08% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.17% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population.