Erie, CO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 12,207

Median Age: 37.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Erie: 115.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.6% for other race residents, 13.8% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 9.46 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 80026, 80504

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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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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing at local testing centers in Erie, CO and surrounding areas. Our Erie, CO 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 Erie, CO area are located within minutes of your home or office.

1200 W South Boulder Rd Ste 103 4.3 miles

1200 W South Boulder Rd Ste 103
Lafayette, CO 80026
Categories: Lafayette CO

2000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD 4.7 miles

2000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
Categories: LAFAYETTE CO

380 EMPIRE RD STE 120 5.7 miles

380 EMPIRE RD STE 120
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
Categories: LAFAYETTE CO

209 4TH ST STE A-2 7.1 miles

209 4TH ST STE A-2
DACONO, CO 80514
Categories: DACONO CO

1551 PROFESSIONAL LN UNIT 140 7.1 miles

1551 PROFESSIONAL LN UNIT 140
LONGMONT, CO 80501
Categories: LONGMONT CO

1551 PROFESSIONAL LN 7.1 miles

1551 PROFESSIONAL LN
LONGMONT, CO 80501
Categories: LONGMONT CO

205 S MAIN ST STE C 7.7 miles

205 S MAIN ST STE C
LONGMONT, CO 80501
Categories: LONGMONT CO

899 US HIGHWAY 287 STE 500 8.0 miles

899 US HIGHWAY 287 STE 500
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

799 Highway 287, Suite F 8.0 miles

799 Highway 287, Suite F
Broomfield, CO 80020
Categories: Broomfield CO

1860 INDUSTRIAL CIR 8.2 miles

1860 INDUSTRIAL CIR
LONGMONT, CO 80501
Categories: LONGMONT CO

290 NICKEL ST STE 200 8.4 miles

290 NICKEL ST STE 200
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

4590 W 121ST AVE 8.7 miles

4590 W 121ST AVE
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

12213 PECOS ST #600 8.8 miles

12213 PECOS ST #600
WESTMINSTER, CO 80234
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

500 SUMMIT BLVD 8.9 miles

500 SUMMIT BLVD
BROOMFIELD, CO 80021
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

7000 W 117th Ave Unit B 9.0 miles

7000 W 117th Ave Unit B
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Categories: BROOMFIELD CO

4747 ARAPAHOE AVE 9.4 miles

4747 ARAPAHOE AVE
BOULDER, CO 80303
Categories: BOULDER CO

829 MAIN ST STE 1 9.5 miles

829 MAIN ST STE 1
LONGMONT, CO 80501
Categories: LONGMONT CO

5387 Manhattan Cir, Suite 102 9.7 miles

5387 Manhattan Cir, Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80303
Categories: Boulder CO

4800 BASELINE RD Ste D-106 9.7 miles

4800 BASELINE RD Ste D-106
BOULDER, CO 80303
Categories: BOULDER CO

5377 MANHATTAN CIRCLE #100 9.7 miles

5377 MANHATTAN CIRCLE #100
BOULDER, CO 80303
Categories: BOULDER CO

11310 Huron St, Suite 220 10.1 miles

11310 Huron St, Suite 220
Northglenn, CO 80234
Categories: Northglenn CO

11172 HURON ST STE 19 10.3 miles

11172 HURON ST STE 19
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
Categories: NORTHGLENN CO

1925 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE 10.4 miles

1925 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE
LONGMONT, CO 80501
Categories: LONGMONT CO

1950 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE 10.4 miles

1950 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE
LONGMONT, CO 80501
Categories: LONGMONT CO

2130 Mountain View Ave, 10.5 miles

2130 Mountain View Ave,
Longmont, CO 80501
Categories: Longmont CO

3300 28TH ST 10.5 miles

3300 28TH ST
BOULDER, CO 80301
Categories: BOULDER CO

1500 28TH ST 10.7 miles

1500 28TH ST
BOULDER, CO 80303
Categories: BOULDER CO

2144 N Main St Ste 8 11.1 miles

2144 N Main St Ste 8
Longmont, CO 80501
Categories: Longmont CO

1050 W 104TH AVE 11.2 miles

1050 W 104TH AVE
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
Categories: NORTHGLENN CO

850 23RD AVE Ste A 11.3 miles

850 23RD AVE Ste A
LONGMONT, CO 80501
Categories: LONGMONT CO

150 TESON ST 11.4 miles

150 TESON ST
DENVER, CO 80233
Categories: DENVER CO

1100 BALSAM AVE 11.9 miles

1100 BALSAM AVE
BOULDER, CO 80304
Categories: BOULDER CO

9669 HURON ST STE 201 12.1 miles

9669 HURON ST STE 201
THORNTON, CO 80260
Categories: THORNTON CO

6080 W 92ND AVE 12.2 miles

6080 W 92ND AVE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

550 THORNTON PKWY STE 110 12.4 miles

550 THORNTON PKWY STE 110
THORNTON, CO 80229
Categories: THORNTON CO

9195 GRANT ST STE 100 12.9 miles

9195 GRANT ST STE 100
THORNTON, CO 80229
Categories: THORNTON CO

8510 BRYANT ST STE 360 13.2 miles

8510 BRYANT ST STE 360
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

254 N 4TH AVE 13.2 miles

254 N 4TH AVE
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Categories: BRIGHTON CO

2551 W 84TH AVE 13.4 miles

2551 W 84TH AVE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

112 S Denver Ave 13.5 miles

112 S Denver Ave
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Categories: Fort Lupton CO

8120 SHERIDAN BLVD STE 302A 13.5 miles

8120 SHERIDAN BLVD STE 302A
WESTMINSTER, CO 80003
Categories: WESTMINSTER CO

1310 FACTORY CIR 13.6 miles

1310 FACTORY CIR
FORT LUPTON, CO 80621
Categories: FORT LUPTON CO

8515 PEARL ST STE 300 13.7 miles

8515 PEARL ST STE 300
THORNTON, CO 80229
Categories: THORNTON CO

8333 GREENWOOD BLVD ste 215 13.7 miles

8333 GREENWOOD BLVD ste 215
DENVER, CO 80221
Categories: DENVER CO

500 E 84TH AVE STE B-14 13.8 miles

500 E 84TH AVE STE B-14
THORNTON, CO 80229
Categories: THORNTON CO

8842 W 79TH AVE 13.9 miles

8842 W 79TH AVE
ARVADA, CO 80005
Categories: ARVADA CO

7290 SAMUEL DR STE 114 14.9 miles

7290 SAMUEL DR STE 114
DENVER, CO 80221
Categories: DENVER CO

2801 PURCELL ST 15.1 miles

2801 PURCELL ST
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Categories: BRIGHTON CO

12060 SABLE BLVD 15.4 miles

12060 SABLE BLVD
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Categories: BRIGHTON CO

1600 PRAIRIE CENTER PKWY 15.9 miles

1600 PRAIRIE CENTER PKWY
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
Categories: BRIGHTON CO

PO BOX 1769 16.3 miles

PO BOX 1769
COMM CITY, CO 80037
Categories: COMM CITY CO

420 E 58TH AVE STE 111 17.0 miles

420 E 58TH AVE STE 111
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

5275 MARSHALL ST STE 201 17.1 miles

5275 MARSHALL ST STE 201
ARVADA, CO 80002
Categories: ARVADA CO

6750 W 52ND AVE STE F 17.2 miles

6750 W 52ND AVE STE F
ARVADA, CO 80002
Categories: ARVADA CO

7450 W 52ND AVE UNIT H 17.2 miles

7450 W 52ND AVE UNIT H
ARVADA, CO 80002
Categories: ARVADA CO

7120 E 49TH AVE Sapp Brothers Truck Stop 17.7 miles

7120 E 49TH AVE Sapp Brothers Truck Stop
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Categories: COMMERCE CITY CO

5720 HOLLY ST 18.1 miles

5720 HOLLY ST
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Categories: COMMERCE CITY CO

8995 W 44TH AVE 18.2 miles

8995 W 44TH AVE
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Categories: WHEAT RIDGE CO

18240 E 104TH AVE UNIT 205 18.5 miles

18240 E 104TH AVE UNIT 205
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Categories: COMMERCE CITY CO

ONSITE TESTING ONLY 3924 Wolff St 18.6 miles

ONSITE TESTING ONLY 3924 Wolff St
Denver, CO 80212
Categories: Denver CO

2420 W 26TH AVE STE200D 19.0 miles

2420 W 26TH AVE STE200D
DENVER, CO 80211
Categories: DENVER CO

3801 BRIGHTON BLVD 19.0 miles

3801 BRIGHTON BLVD
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

5101 QUEBEC ST 19.1 miles

5101 QUEBEC ST
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
Categories: COMMERCE CITY CO

5855 E STAPLETON DR N Ste A130 19.5 miles

5855 E STAPLETON DR N Ste A130
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

6900 E 47TH AVENUE DR STE 100 19.5 miles

6900 E 47TH AVENUE DR STE 100
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

5590 HAVANA ST STE A 19.6 miles

5590 HAVANA ST STE A
DENVER, CO 80239
Categories: DENVER CO

6750 E STAPLETON DR S 19.7 miles

6750 E STAPLETON DR S
DENVER, CO 80216
Categories: DENVER CO

2490 W 26TH AVE STE 200A 19.8 miles

2490 W 26TH AVE STE 200A
DENVER, CO 80211
Categories: DENVER CO

1730 BLAKE ST STE 100 20.2 miles

1730 BLAKE ST STE 100
DENVER, CO 80202
Categories: DENVER CO

1515 Wazee Ste D 20.2 miles

1515 Wazee Ste D
Denver, CO 80202
Categories: Denver CO

1670 BROADWAY 28TH FL 20.5 miles

1670 BROADWAY 28TH FL
DENVER, CO 80202
Categories: DENVER CO

1835 FRANKLIN ST 20.9 miles

1835 FRANKLIN ST
DENVER, CO 80218
Categories: DENVER CO

1920 HIGH ST 20.9 miles

1920 HIGH ST
DENVER, CO 80218
Categories: DENVER CO

10515 E 40TH AVE STE 105 21.1 miles

10515 E 40TH AVE STE 105
DENVER, CO 80239
Categories: DENVER CO

P O Box 179 Mail Stop 1398 21.8 miles

P O Box 179 Mail Stop 1398
Littleton, CO 80201
Categories: Littleton CO

605 PARFET ST STE 103 21.8 miles

605 PARFET ST STE 103
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

12445 E 39TH AVE UNIT 311 21.8 miles

12445 E 39TH AVE UNIT 311
DENVER, CO 80239
Categories: DENVER CO

777 BANNOCK ST 21.9 miles

777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Categories: DENVER CO

11185 W 6TH AVE 22.0 miles

11185 W 6TH AVE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

1030 Johnson Rd Ste 290 22.0 miles

1030 Johnson Rd Ste 290
Golden, CO 80401
Categories: Golden CO

120 BRYANT ST 22.3 miles

120 BRYANT ST
DENVER, CO 80219
Categories: DENVER CO

200 UNION BLVD STE 318 22.4 miles

200 UNION BLVD STE 318
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

5016 LYNNWOOD CT 22.4 miles

5016 LYNNWOOD CT
LOVELAND, CO 80537
Categories: LOVELAND CO

3350 Peoria Street Ste 190 22.5 miles

3350 Peoria Street Ste 190
Aurora, CO 80011
Categories: Aurora CO

2419 E 5TH AVE 22.5 miles

2419 E 5TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80206
Categories: DENVER CO

11600 W 2ND PL 22.6 miles

11600 W 2ND PL
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

7500 W MISSISSIPPI AVE STE A 230 22.7 miles

7500 W MISSISSIPPI AVE STE A 230
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

15235 E 38th Ave 22.9 miles

15235 E 38th Ave
AURORA, CO 80011
Categories: AURORA CO

10600 W ALAMEDA AVE STE L8 22.9 miles

10600 W ALAMEDA AVE STE L8
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

3449 CHAMBERS RD STE B 23.1 miles

3449 CHAMBERS RD STE B
AURORA, CO 80011
Categories: AURORA CO

695 S Broadway, 23.5 miles

695 S Broadway,
Denver, CO 80209
Categories: Denver CO

469 S CHERRY ST STE 101 23.9 miles

469 S CHERRY ST STE 101
DENVER, CO 80246
Categories: DENVER CO

7585 W ARKANSAS AVE STE B 24.1 miles

7585 W ARKANSAS AVE STE B
LAKEWOOD, CO 80232
Categories: LAKEWOOD CO

8700 PENA BLVD RM 3284 24.1 miles

8700 PENA BLVD RM 3284
DENVER, CO 80249
Categories: DENVER CO

1212 S BROADWAY STE 150 24.2 miles

1212 S BROADWAY STE 150
DENVER, CO 80210
Categories: DENVER CO

8400 PENA BLVD 24.3 miles

8400 PENA BLVD
DENVER, CO 80249
Categories: DENVER CO

875 S COLORADO BLVD 24.3 miles

875 S COLORADO BLVD
DENVER, CO 80246
Categories: DENVER CO

1701 CHAMBERS RD STE E 24.4 miles

1701 CHAMBERS RD STE E
AURORA, CO 80011
Categories: AURORA CO

4101 E LOUISIANA AVE STE 100 24.8 miles

4101 E LOUISIANA AVE STE 100
DENVER, CO 80246
Categories: DENVER CO

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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 Erie, CO 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

  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

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

  1. Medical Diagnosis: Helps in diagnosing genetic diseases and conditions, allowing for targeted treatment plans.
  2. Paternity and Family Relationship Analysis: Determines biological relationships between individuals, often used in custody cases and inheritance claims.
  3. Personalized Medicine: Assists in selecting the most effective therapies based on an individual’s genetic profile.
  4. 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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Population (female): 12,207

Median Age: 37.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Erie: 115.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.6% for other race residents, 13.8% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 9.46 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 80026, 80504

(800) 221-4291