DNA Testing Deer Park, TX
DNA Testing Deer Park, TX
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To Schedule A DNA Test At A Deer Park, TX Location, Please Call (800)221-4291. The Process Is Fast, Easy & Confidential! Get The Answers You Need!
Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing at local testing centers in Deer Park, TX and surrounding areas. Our Deer Park, TX DNA Testing Centers use certified DNA collection specialists and Nationally Accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing which will ensure the highest accuracy for DNA test results. DNA Testing Centers in the Deer Park, TX area are located within minutes of your home or office.
125 E 8TH ST 0.1 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
102 W 2ND ST 0.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1430 CENTER ST 0.5 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1803 CENTER ST STE A 0.7 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2106 CENTER ST 0.9 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 1.1 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 1.2 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2818 CENTER ST 1.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2910 CENTER ST 1.4 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
7720 Spencer Hwy 2.9 miles
Pasadena, TX 77505
5141 Center St 2.9 miles
Pasadena, TX 77505
6825 SPENCER HWY 2.9 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 4.4 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
4000 SPENCER HWY 4.5 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 4.7 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 4.7 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
104 Medical Plaza 4.7 miles
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
3350 FAIRVIEW ST 4.8 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 4.8 miles
Pasadena, TX 77504
3801 VISTA RD STE 390 4.8 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
520 S SHAVER ST 5.4 miles
PASADENA, TX 77506
13469 EAST FWY 5.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 6.2 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
13125 EAST FWY 6.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
13259 EAST FWY 6.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 6.3 miles
Houston, TX 77015
1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 6.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X 6.6 miles
LA PORTE, TX 77571
13601 Woodforest Blvd 7.0 miles
Houston, TX 77015
1009 S BROADWAY ST 7.2 miles
LA PORTE, TX 77571
125 SYLVAN ST 7.6 miles
LA PORTE, TX 77571
610 S MAIN ST 8.2 miles
HIGHLANDS, TX 77562
10909 EAST FWY 8.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
12885 GULF FWY 8.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77034
8505 GULF FWY STE F 8.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
3520 BROADWAY ST 9.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
900 BROADWAY ST 9.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77012
2802 Garth Rd Ste 213, 9.3 miles
Baytown, TX 77521
2800 GARTH RD 9.4 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 9.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 9.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 9.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
1658 W Baker Rd Ste A 9.5 miles
Baytown, TX 77521
1610 W BAKER RD STE B 9.5 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 9.6 miles
Houston, TX 77089
4002 GARTH RD STE 150 9.8 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 9.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
4401 GARTH RD 9.8 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
11800 ASTORIA BLVD 9.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
6969 GULF FWY STE 370 9.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77087
700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110 10.0 miles
Houston, TX 77058
1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115 10.4 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
4615 I 45 STE 206 10.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
415 BISCAYNE BLVD 10.6 miles
EL LAGO, TX 77586
2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220 10.8 miles
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
2610 N ALEXANDER DR 10.9 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
1700 JAMES BOWIE DR 11.0 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
1202 NASA PKWY 11.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77058
1120 NASA PKWY STE 304 11.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77058
250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270 11.1 miles
WEBSTER, TX 77598
561 Medical Center Blvd., 11.5 miles
Webster, TX 77598
7117 Lyons Ave 11.6 miles
Houston, TX 77020
7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200 11.8 miles
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
3354 E FM 528 RD 12.9 miles
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
2018 BROADWAY ST 13.1 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR 13.1 miles
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
2211 E BROADWAY ST 13.1 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 13.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 13.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218 13.9 miles
Friendswood, TX 77546
2004 LEELAND ST 14.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77003
1108 GULF FWY S ste 230 14.5 miles
LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573
2211A BROADWAY ST 14.6 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
9723 HOMESTEAD RD 14.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77016
1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 14.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77010
1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 14.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
3300 CRAWFORD ST 15.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 15.4 miles
Houston, TX 77004
1102 DICKINSON AVE 15.4 miles
DICKINSON, TX 77539
1200 Binz St, Ste 115 15.9 miles
Houston, TX 77004
1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 15.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
6411 FANNIN ST 16.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 16.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 16.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 16.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 5A 16.9 miles
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77523
9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 4 16.9 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77523
1917 W GRAY ST 17.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77019
107 YALE ST STE 200 17.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
8633 BROADWAY #103 17.1 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
7515 Main Street, Suite 190 17.2 miles
Houston, TX 77054
2106 FM 517 RD E 17.4 miles
DICKINSON, TX 77539
102 West 11th St 17.5 miles
Houston, TX 77008
9321 KIRBY DR 17.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110 17.6 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
235 W 20TH ST 17.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 18.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
5151 KATY FWY 18.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
5151 KATY FWY STE 170 18.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 18.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
676 FM 517 RD W 18.1 miles
DICKINSON, TX 77539
9563 MAIN ST 18.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77025
427 W 20TH ST STE 504 18.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
635 W 19TH ST STE 203 18.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102 18.4 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 18.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
5568 WESLAYAN ST 19.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77005
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 19.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
2150 W 18TH ST 19.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 20.0 miles
Houston, TX 77008
1100 SMITH DR 20.0 miles
ALVIN, TX 77511
2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 20.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77018
7007 NORTH FWY STE 235 20.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77076
2207 LAZYBROOK DR 20.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525 20.2 miles
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
5003 Woodland Meadows Ln 20.3 miles
Humble, TX 77346
5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR 20.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77032
4936 BEECHNUT ST 20.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77096
9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 20.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
7702 FM 1960 E STE 106 20.6 miles
Humble, TX 77346
12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235 20.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77045
1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 20.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 20.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230 21.1 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205 21.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
2600 FM 1764 RD STE 190 21.7 miles
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 21.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216 21.8 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
9180 KATY FWY STE 200 21.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 21.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 22.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
18951 N MEMORIAL DR 22.0 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 22.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 22.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 22.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
1125 STATE HIGHWAY 3 STE 180 22.5 miles
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 22.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
3128 S GORDON ST 22.5 miles
ALVIN, TX 77511
654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189 22.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 22.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
10961 NORTHWEST FWY 22.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204 22.8 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
14025 Delaney St, 22.9 miles
La Marque, TX 77568
7111 Medical Center Drive Suit, 23.0 miles
Texas City, TX 77591
8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, 23.0 miles
Humble, TX 77338
16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115 23.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
11120 NORTH FWY STE E 23.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77037
6801 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY 23.2 miles
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
1920 RANKIN RD STE 130 23.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77073
7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 23.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77071
Memorial Hermann Medical Group-Alvin 252 Bypass 35 N 23.5 miles
ALVIN, TX 77511
7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 23.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
3001 Fondren Rd STE G 23.9 miles
Houston, TX 77063
10807 Shawnbrook Dr 23.9 miles
Houston, TX 77071
2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 24.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 24.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
401 GREENS RD 24.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
3300 FM 1765 STE A 24.1 miles
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4, 24.2 miles
Houston, TX 77074
8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111 24.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
2601 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY 24.3 miles
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180 24.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR 24.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77067
1450 KINGWOOD DR 24.7 miles
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
302 34TH ST SOUTH 24.8 miles
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
2434 CEDAR DR 24.8 miles
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
1120 KINGWOOD DR STE 100 24.8 miles
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115 25.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77042
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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 Deer Park, TX 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.
Accredited Drug Testing Recognized For DNA Expertise
Recently, Accredited Drug Testing and our company President and CEO, James A. Greer was consulted by the National Enquirer magazine regarding the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. Mr.Greer's comments were included in both the September 12th, 2016 edition and the January 2nd, 2017 edition of the National Enquirer.
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.)
- crime scene analysis (forensic testing)
Can I do anything to alter the results of the test?
No, you can not alter the results of a test. Medication, drugs, alcohol, food, age or lifestyle cannot alter the DNA pattern within an individual.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
DNA Testing
DNA testing, also known as genetic testing, involves examining an individual's DNA to identify genetic differences or mutations that may be indicative of certain conditions or diseases. It is a powerful tool used in a variety of contexts, from medical diagnostics and forensic analysis to genealogy and ancestry exploration.
Types of DNA Tests
- Diagnostic Testing: Used to confirm or rule out a specific genetic disorder. It is often conducted when a particular condition is suspected based on physical symptoms.
- Carrier Testing: This type of test is useful for individuals who may carry a gene for a genetic disorder. It is particularly important for couples considering starting a family.
- Prenatal Testing: Performed during pregnancy to assess the health of a fetus. It can detect conditions like Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, or other genetic disorders.
- Forensic Testing: Used in legal contexts to identify individuals in criminal cases or to settle disputes in paternity cases.
- Ancestry Testing: Provides insights into one's ethnic background and genealogical roots. This test can help individuals understand their family history and origins.
Applications of DNA Testing
- Medical Diagnosis: Helps in diagnosing genetic diseases and conditions, allowing for targeted treatment plans.
- Paternity and Family Relationship Analysis: Determines biological relationships between individuals, often used in custody cases and inheritance claims.
- Personalized Medicine: Assists in selecting the most effective therapies based on an individual’s genetic profile.
- Crime Solving: Aids law enforcement in identifying suspects or victims using genetic evidence.
Advantages of DNA Testing
DNA testing provides several benefits:
- Accurate Diagnosis: Enhances the accuracy of medical diagnoses and the efficacy of treatment strategies.
- Early Detection: Facilitates the early detection of predispositions to diseases, potentially leading to preventative measures or early interventions.
- Family Planning: Offers critical information for prospective parents concerning genetic disorders that could be passed on to offspring.
Limitations and Ethical Considerations
Despite its many applications, DNA testing raises important ethical and privacy concerns:
- Privacy Concerns: Handling and protection of genetic data is critical as it contains sensitive information about an individual’s health and predisposition to diseases.
- Potential for Discrimination: There is a risk of genetic discrimination by employers or insurers based on an individual’s genetic information.
- Emotional Impact: The results from DNA testing can have significant emotional implications for individuals and families, particularly when revealing unexpected or distressing information.
In conclusion, while DNA testing offers profound insights into genetics and has transformative potential across various fields, it must be approached with caution, respecting ethical standards and privacy laws to safeguard individuals’ rights and well-being.
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Local Area Info: Deer Park, Texas
Deer Park is a city in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The city is located in Harris County and is situated in Southeast Texas. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Deer Park was 32,010.
Deer Park was founded in 1892 by Simeon H. West, a farmer, retired legislator, and much-traveled adventurer from Illinois. He named the town for the large number of deer that roamed the Gulf plains. A railroad station opened later that year and a post office followed in 1893.
The subdivision was established in 1893 and was the site of a Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway station by about 1894. A Deer Park post office was established in 1893, discontinued in 1919, and reestablished in 1930. In 1896, the community, with a population of forty, had a hotel, a general store, and three resident carpenters. By 1922 Deer Park had dwindled down to almost nothing with four houses, one little schoolhouse, and an old hotel with a few scattered shacks along the railroad right-of-way. 1928 brought in Shell Oil Company breaking ground on a new refinery. In the 1930s, an independent school district was established. By 1940, the population had grown to 100. By 1946, however, the area began to flourish as Deer Park became the site of refineries and toluene plants for the production of TNT.