Chester, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 34,077 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -7.5%

Population (male): 16,484

Population (female): 17,593

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 36.9%

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (1.6%), Irish (1.5%), African (1.1%), German (1.0%).

Elevation: 20 feet

Land Area: 4.85 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      Black alone - 23,941 - 70.0%
      White alone - 5,141 - 15.0%
      Hispanic - 4,464 - 13.1%
      Two or more races - 1,141 - 3.3%
      Asian alone - 223 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 37 - 0.1%
      Other race alone - 29 - 0.08%

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Recognitions and Certifications

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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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510 E Gay Street 0.6 miles

510 E Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Categories: West Chester PA

600 E Marshall St, 0.8 miles

600 E Marshall St,
West Chester, PA 19380
Categories: West Chester PA

606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105 0.8 miles

606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Categories: WEST CHESTER PA

915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3 1.6 miles

915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Categories: WEST CHESTER PA

1502 W Chester Pike, 4.3 miles

1502 W Chester Pike,
West Chester, PA 19382
Categories: West Chester PA

183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente 5.1 miles

183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente
Exton, PA 19341
Categories: Exton PA

308 E Lancaster Ave, 5.8 miles

308 E Lancaster Ave,
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140 6.0 miles

150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

99 MANOR AVE STE 2 6.1 miles

99 MANOR AVE STE 2
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

102 Schubert Dr 6.2 miles

102 Schubert Dr
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 6.2 miles

257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Categories: DOWNINGTOWN PA

309 Lancaster Avenue, 6.3 miles

309 Lancaster Avenue,
Frazer, PA 19355
Categories: Frazer PA

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 6.4 miles

625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 6.9 miles

736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9
Concordville, PA 19331
Categories: Concordville PA

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 7.0 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 7.0 miles

80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102,
Exton, PA 19341
Categories: Exton PA

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 7.0 miles

80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive 8.1 miles

School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Categories: Kennett Square PA

15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 8.1 miles

15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101
Paoli, PA 19301
Categories: Paoli PA

3301 E Lincoln Hwy, 8.3 miles

3301 E Lincoln Hwy,
Thorndale, PA 19372
Categories: Thorndale PA

11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 8.4 miles

11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
PAOLI, PA 19301
Categories: PAOLI PA

1167A W Baltimore Pike, 9.6 miles

1167A W Baltimore Pike,
Media, PA 19063
Categories: Media PA

1235 Horseshoe Pike, 10.0 miles

1235 Horseshoe Pike,
Downingtown, PA 19335
Categories: Downingtown PA

201 REECEVILLE RD 10.2 miles

201 REECEVILLE RD
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
Categories: COATESVILLE PA

830 W CYPRESS ST 10.5 miles

830 W CYPRESS ST
KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
Categories: KENNETT SQUARE PA

3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B 11.0 miles

3600 SILVERSIDE RD STE B
WILMINGTON, DE 19810
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

3574 West Chester Pike, 11.3 miles

3574 West Chester Pike,
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Categories: Newtown Square PA

1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 11.5 miles

1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD
BERWYN, PA 19312
Categories: BERWYN PA

2722 CONCORD PIKE 11.5 miles

2722 CONCORD PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

244 W LINCOLN HWY 11.9 miles

244 W LINCOLN HWY
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
Categories: COATESVILLE PA

1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103, 11.9 miles

1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103,
Wilmington, DE 19803
Categories: Wilmington DE

2123 CONCORD PIKE 12.2 miles

2123 CONCORD PIKE
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 12.5 miles

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 12.7 miles

450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 13.3 miles

2000 SPROUL RD STE 102
BROOMALL, PA 19008
Categories: BROOMALL PA

920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 13.7 miles

920 W SPROUL RD STE 110
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
Categories: SPRINGFIELD PA

202 LANTANA DR 13.9 miles

202 LANTANA DR
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
Categories: HOCKESSIN DE

131 S State Rd 14.0 miles

131 S State Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
Categories: Springfield PA

196 W SPROUL RD STE 110 14.0 miles

196 W SPROUL RD STE 110
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
Categories: SPRINGFIELD PA

250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD 14.2 miles

250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
RADNOR, PA 19087
Categories: RADNOR PA

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 14.3 miles

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b
Wilmington, DE 19806
Categories: Wilmington DE

Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 14.5 miles

Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112
Springfield, PA 19064
Categories: Springfield PA

2010 W Chester Pike, 14.6 miles

2010 W Chester Pike,
Havertown, PA 19083
Categories: Havertown PA

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 15.1 miles

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

1305 W CHESTER PIKE 15.3 miles

1305 W CHESTER PIKE
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
Categories: HAVERTOWN PA

501 W MacDade Boulevard, 15.3 miles

501 W MacDade Boulevard,
Folsom, PA 19033
Categories: Folsom PA

444 BALTIMORE PIKE 15.4 miles

444 BALTIMORE PIKE
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
Categories: SPRINGFIELD PA

914 JUSTISON ST 15.5 miles

914 JUSTISON ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

213 MORTON AVE 15.6 miles

213 MORTON AVE
FOLSOM, PA 19033
Categories: FOLSOM PA

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 15.6 miles

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19808
Categories: Wilmington DE

107 Town Center Road 15.7 miles

107 Town Center Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Categories: King of Prussia PA

103 BALTIMORE PIKE 15.8 miles

103 BALTIMORE PIKE
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
Categories: SPRINGFIELD PA

170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 15.9 miles

170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
Categories: KING OF PRUSSIA PA

170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 15.9 miles

170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Categories: King Of Prussia PA

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 16.1 miles

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY 16.1 miles

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

102 FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE RD 16.2 miles

102 FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE RD
COCHRANVILLE, PA 19330
Categories: COCHRANVILLE PA

8 MORTON AVE STE 206 16.3 miles

8 MORTON AVE STE 206
RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
Categories: RIDLEY PARK PA

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 16.8 miles

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 16.8 miles

1 CRESCENT DR STE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 16.9 miles

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road
Royersford, PA 19468
Categories: Royersford PA

2521 W MAIN ST 17.0 miles

2521 W MAIN ST
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
Categories: NORRISTOWN PA

950 Octorara Trail 17.1 miles

950 Octorara Trail
Parkesburg, PA 19365
Categories: Parkesburg PA

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 17.1 miles

1 E BEACON LIGHT LN
CHESTER, PA 19013
Categories: CHESTER PA

90 N MacDade BLVD, 17.2 miles

90 N MacDade BLVD,
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036
Categories: GLENOLDEN PA

78 2ND AVE 17.4 miles

78 2ND AVE
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426
Categories: COLLEGEVILLE PA

200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 17.5 miles

200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
Categories: W CNSHOHOCKEN PA

1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112 17.7 miles

1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112
West Grove, PA 19390
Categories: West Grove PA

45 S PINE ST 17.8 miles

45 S PINE ST
ELVERSON, PA 19520
Categories: ELVERSON PA

1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004 18.2 miles

1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004
DARBY, PA 19023
Categories: DARBY PA

1437 Dekalb St, 18.4 miles

1437 Dekalb St,
Norristown, PA 19401
Categories: Norristown PA

100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 18.5 miles

100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
Categories: WYNNEWOOD PA

934 MONTGOMERY AVE 18.8 miles

934 MONTGOMERY AVE
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
Categories: PENN VALLEY PA

510 HERON DR STE 108 18.8 miles

510 HERON DR STE 108
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

510 HERON DR STE 114 18.8 miles

510 HERON DR STE 114
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

A98 100 Omega Drive, 18.9 miles

A98 100 Omega Drive,
Newark, DE 19713
Categories: Newark DE

212 CHERRY LN 18.9 miles

212 CHERRY LN
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Categories: NEW CASTLE DE

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K 19.0 miles

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

720--730 E Johnson Highway, 19.1 miles

720--730 E Johnson Highway,
Norristown, PA 19401
Categories: Norristown PA

1569 Medical Dr, 19.2 miles

1569 Medical Dr,
Pottstown, PA 19464
Categories: Pottstown PA

4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100 19.4 miles

4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 19.4 miles

4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

1600 E HIGH ST 19.6 miles

1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

2089 E HIGH ST 19.6 miles

2089 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

129 N DUPONT HWY 19.6 miles

129 N DUPONT HWY
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Categories: NEW CASTLE DE

2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2 19.8 miles

2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

525 E Basin Rd, 19.9 miles

525 E Basin Rd,
New Castle, DE 19720
Categories: New Castle DE

850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 20.0 miles

850 GERMANTOWN PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Categories: PLYMOUTH MEETING PA

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102 20.1 miles

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1 20.1 miles

100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19113
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

1311 N 52ND ST 20.2 miles

1311 N 52ND ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

7000 Holstein Ave 20.4 miles

7000 Holstein Ave
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

314 E MAIN ST STE 105 20.4 miles

314 E MAIN ST STE 105
NEWARK, DE 19711
Categories: NEWARK DE

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 20.4 miles

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

249 E Main Street, 20.5 miles

249 E Main Street,
Newark, DE 19711
Categories: Newark DE

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING 20.6 miles

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

181 N Broadway, 21.1 miles

181 N Broadway,
Pennsville, NJ 8070
Categories: Pennsville NJ

6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 21.4 miles

6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 21.6 miles

5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ 21.6 miles

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

525 Jamestown Street, 21.6 miles

525 Jamestown Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Categories: Philadelphia PA

PO BOX 754 21.8 miles

PO BOX 754
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

5275 LINCOLN HWY 22.3 miles

5275 LINCOLN HWY
GAP, PA 17527
Categories: GAP PA

724 Dekalb Pike, 22.3 miles

724 Dekalb Pike,
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Categories: Blue Bell PA

73 CROWN POINT RD 22.6 miles

73 CROWN POINT RD
PAULSBORO, NJ 8066
Categories: PAULSBORO NJ

9 CARROLL AVE 22.7 miles

9 CARROLL AVE
PENNSVILLE, NJ 8070
Categories: PENNSVILLE NJ

716 N 24TH ST 22.8 miles

716 N 24TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201 22.8 miles

836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201
GAP, PA 17527
Categories: GAP PA

1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103 23.0 miles

1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103
Flourtown, PA 19031
Categories: Flourtown PA

1444 W PASSYUNK AVE 23.3 miles

1444 W PASSYUNK AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11 23.4 miles

1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

1900 S BROAD ST 23.4 miles

1900 S BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

2219 S Broad St, 23.4 miles

2219 S Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Categories: Philadelphia PA

230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101 23.4 miles

230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

230 N BROAD ST 23.6 miles

230 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

227 N. Broad St, 23.6 miles

227 N. Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Categories: Philadelphia PA

321 N Furnace St, 23.7 miles

321 N Furnace St,
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Categories: Birdsboro PA

201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B 24.0 miles

201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B
MULLICA HILL, NJ 8062
Categories: MULLICA HILL NJ

5322 MAGNOLIA ST 24.2 miles

5322 MAGNOLIA ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

330 W. Oregon Avenue, 24.2 miles

330 W. Oregon Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Categories: Philadelphia PA

2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 24.4 miles

2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Categories: Philadelphia PA

535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 24.4 miles

535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Categories: FORT WASHINGTON PA

515 Pennsylvania Ave, 24.4 miles

515 Pennsylvania Ave,
Ft Washington, PA 19034
Categories: Ft Washington PA

270 MAIN ST 24.5 miles

270 MAIN ST
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
Categories: HARLEYSVILLE PA

2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2 24.5 miles

2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

1 REED ST 24.6 miles

1 REED ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

345 Main Street, 24.7 miles

345 Main Street,
Harleysville, PA 19438
Categories: Harleysville PA

1019 S BROAD ST 24.7 miles

1019 S BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270 24.8 miles

1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270
Wyncote, PA 19095
Categories: Wyncote PA

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Important Information (Beware)

Some companies offering DNA Testing may sell cheap / INEXPENSIVE, in-home or laboratory DNA kits. Please be aware that these types of DNA testing products cannot be used in a court proceeding FOR paternity, immigration or family relationship determinations.

Accredited Drug Testing only utilizes certified DNA collection specialists at our Chester, PA DNA Testing Centers and AABB certified laboratories for DNA Testing which the test results may be utilized in child custody, child support, paternity or any other legal proceeding.

Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities nationwide and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities, Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate and schedule all of the DNA tests to ensure that all parties are accommodated in a convenient manner. As an example, if the mother and child are in one city, but the alleged father is in another, we will contact all parties to schedule the DNA test at a convenient location and time and report the results back to the authorized parties.

Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests

When scheduling a DNA test regardless of the purpose, Accredited Drug Testing recommends always utilizing a legal DNA test procedure for current or future use. A legal DNA test has very specific Chain of Custody test procedures which ensures that the DNA test results can be used in a legal proceeding. A non-legal DNA test will provide the results, but cannot be used in any type of legal matter. When conducting a legal DNA test all parties must present a valid form of identification, photographs will be taken of all parties, legal guardian documentation and or birth certificates of any minor children may be required. These procedures for a legal DNA test ensure that should the DNA test results be used in a legal proceeding, the chain of custody is carefully followed and no challenge to the results can be successfully made, that's why it's always best to schedule a legal DNA test.

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Please note - Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. only utilizes American Association of Blood Bank (AABB) certified laboratories for DNA relationship testing. The AABB accreditation is the highest national standard applied to DNA testing laboratories.

Any DNA test which is conducted by a non- AABB laboratory will not be accepted in a court of law. Home kits and other types of non- AABB DNA testing, while inexpensive/cheap, are not reliable and will not be permitted in a legal proceeding.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, applies the highest standard to the entire DNA testing process, from the DNA specimen collection, to the chain of custody, the laboratory analysis and the confidential results reporting.

To schedule a DNA Test or for more information including fees, Please call (800) 221-4291

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DNA testing can be used for the following purposes

  • Birth Certificate Modification
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Adoption
  • Wills/Insurance
  • Immigration

DNA Paternity Testing

A DNA test for paternity purposes determines the biological father of a child. Every human inherits specific DNA from both biological parents, half from the mother and half from the father. A DNA test examines a child's DNA pattern with that of an alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing an AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing may be stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress-Free.

When administering a DNA test to a child/minor, the legal guardian must be present and provide authorization for the DNA test to be conducted. The legal guardian can be the mother, father or other natural or court ordered person who has legal decision making authority over the minor child.

DNA Immigration Testing

DNA testing can be used for reasons relating to immigration and the biological relationship between a petitioner and affiliated individual. DNA immigration testing can be used for paternity tests, Maternity tests, sibling relationship and other purposes required by the U.S Department of State. Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate the entire process, including scheduling the DNA test for parties located in the United States and forward the DNA collection kit to the U.S Embassy located in a foreign country where the other party is located. Once the DNA collection has occurred at one of our testing centers in the U.S and at the U.S Embassy where the other parties are located, Accredited Drug Testing will ensure that all specimens are sent to the lab for DNA testing and provide the results once the AABB laboratory has analyzed the DNA test.

What is a DNA test?

A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person's DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person's DNA makeup. As humans each of us contains different DNA makeup however, parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing an oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory that analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

How to schedule a DNA Test?

It's simple, contact Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (Accredited Drug Testing will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory Accredited Drug Testing will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.

How long does it take for DNA test results?

Once all parties have completed the DNA test collection, the specimens are immediately sent to the certified AABB laboratory and results are usually available within 3-5 business days.

On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing

We come to you!, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site/mobile DNA testing at your home, office, hospital or other location. (Additional on-site fees may apply)

More DNA Testing FAQ

What is paternity?

Paternity means fatherhood. Paternity is established when a paternity testing laboratory uses genetic testing methods / DNA test, to demonstrate to a legal standard, that an alleged father is the biological father. Paternity is disproved when these same methods and standards demonstrate that an alleged father is not the biological father.

What is DNA testing?

DNA testing refers to the process of examining an individual's DNA markers for the purpose of genetic human identification and for determining the relationship between two people.

How accurate is DNA-Based paternity testing?

The DNA profiling method is an extremely accurate genetic testing method. It can absolutely determine if the man is not the biological father and reliably exclude him. DNA profiling can establish that the alleged father is the child's biological father with a probability of paternity of 99.99% or higher. Each year many individual clients, child support offices, attorneys, judges, and physicians choose Genetic Profiles as their source for information, guidance and testing services in order to determine paternity.

Are the results admissible in court?

Yes. The laboratory follows a strict chain-of-custody procedure which allows for court/legal admissibility.

Is the Lab accredited? Are the results reliable?

The DNA testing laboratory used by Genetic Profiles is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks(AABB)for the purpose of performing paternity (parentage) tests. Your paternity test will be processed by highly skilled and trained laboratory technicians. Every test is evaluated by a Ph.D. scientist with several years specializing in DNA genetic testing.

How long does it take to receive results from the paternity test?

It typically takes about 3-4 working days to complete the testing. In cases where the mother's sample is not included or when an abnormal/difficult sample is used, testing may require more time.

Are the paternity test results confidential?

Yes, The DNA test results are strictly confidential. They are released only to the adult persons who were tested and, as requested, to their authorized agents (e.g. attorneys).

How does DNA paternity testing work?

DNA analysis, which has proven to be a major advance in the field of paternity testing, involves the direct examination of the genetic material that a child inherited from its biological parents. DNA is located throughout the human body and in the same identical form. Thus, DNA in blood is the same as that in skin, cheek lining, muscle, bone, teeth and various other tissues. The DNA of a person is fully established at conception and remains totally constant throughout life. During the paternity testing process, the genetic characteristics of the child are first compared to those of its mother. Those characteristics in the child that cannot be found in the mother have been inherited from the biological father. If the tested man (alleged father) does not have the genetic characteristics necessary to be the biological father of the child, he is excluded. If the tested man's DNA does contain those genetic characteristics, then the probability that this man is the true biological father is calculated and reported by the laboratory.

What are some of the reasons DNA testing is conducted?

There are many legal and personal reasons that require DNA testing. Some of the more common include:

  • peace of mind
  • family medical concerns
  • child support
  • custody
  • adoption
  • citizenship/immigration
  • inheritance/benefits (social security, insurance, etc.)
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Local Area Info: Chester, Pennsylvania

Chester is a city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 33,972 at the 2010 census it is the largest city in Delaware County. Incorporated in 1682, Chester is the oldest city in Pennsylvania and is located on the western bank of the Delaware River between the cities of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.

The Indian tribe that owned the land where Chester now stands were the Okehockings, removed by order of William Penn in 1702 to other lands in Chester County. The original Indian name of Chester was Mecoponaca.

The first European settlers in the area were members of the New Sweden colony. The settlement that became Chester was first called "Finlandia" (the Latin name for Finland) and then "Upland" after the Swedish province of Uppland. The New Sweden settlers built Fort Mecoponacka in 1641 to defend the settlement.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 34,077 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -7.5%

Population (male): 16,484

Population (female): 17,593

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 36.9%

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (1.6%), Irish (1.5%), African (1.1%), German (1.0%).

Elevation: 20 feet

Land Area: 4.85 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      Black alone - 23,941 - 70.0%
      White alone - 5,141 - 15.0%
      Hispanic - 4,464 - 13.1%
      Two or more races - 1,141 - 3.3%
      Asian alone - 223 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 37 - 0.1%
      Other race alone - 29 - 0.08%

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