DNA Testing South Pasadena
Paternity DNA Testing | Immigration DNA Testing | Relationship DNA Testing |
Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing South Pasadena using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing South Pasadena needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing South Pasadena results. DNA testing South Pasadena centers are usually located within minutes of your home or office and the entire process to schedule and conduct a DNA test is Fast, Easy and Confidential.
To schedule a DNA testing South Pasadena location call (800) 221-4291.
Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities throughout the State and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities or States, 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.
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DNA testing South Pasadena centers are available to assist you in finding the answers you need, call (800)221-4291 to schedule a DNA test appointment.
The Accredited Drug Testing, DNA testing South Pasadena staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing South Pasadena services which will give you personalized customer service and will assist you in making these very important decisions, Call (800)221-4291 and speak to a DNA specialist.
Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests
At times persons in need of a DNA test will look for the cheapest method or a home DNA kit, however a cheap or "do it yourself" DNA test many times are not accurate or will stand a legal challenge or can successfully defend a legal challenge in a court of law. Not all laboratory's or DNA testing centers are equal. Accredited Drug Testing only uses DNA testing South Pasadena qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing South Pasadena laboratories.
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 insures 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 insure 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.
DNA testing can be used for the following purposes
- Birth Certificate Modification
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- Adoption
- Wills/Insurance
- Immigration
DNA Paternity Testing South Pasadena
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 a alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing a AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing maybe stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress Free.
Establishing a biological relationship is important and has many benefits including
- Medical history for the child
- Establishing legal, custodial and inheritance claims
- Enhances the family unit and bond between father and other family members
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 have 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 a 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 than analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.
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How to schedule a DNA Testing South Pasadena?
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 in 3-5 business days.
On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing South Pasadena
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)
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 1.0 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 1.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
100 S RAYMOND AVE 1.9 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
940 E MAIN ST 2.2 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 2.3 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 2.8 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 2.8 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 2.9 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 5.3 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 5.3 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 5.8 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
544 N GLENDALE AVE 5.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 6.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
823 N BROADWAY 6.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 6.3 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 6.6 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
124 N VIGNES ST 6.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 6.7 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
432 W BROADWAY 6.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
56 E DUARTE RD 7.0 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 7.1 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 7.1 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 7.1 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 7.1 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 7.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 7.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 7.5 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 7.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 7.8 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 7.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 7.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 7.9 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
929 GEORGIA ST 8.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 8.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1300 N VERMONT AVE 8.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
3851 S SOTO ST 8.3 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 8.3 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 8.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 8.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 8.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 8.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 9.0 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 9.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3430 GARFIELD AVE 9.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 9.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 9.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
3320 S HILL ST 9.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 10.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
6529 SEVILLE AVE 10.3 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 10.4 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 10.7 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 10.7 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
5862 AVALON BLVD 11.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 11.1 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
1300 N LA BREA AVE 11.2 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
2231 S WESTERN AVE 11.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
110 N LA BREA AVE 11.4 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 11.7 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 11.8 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 11.8 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 11.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 11.9 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 11.9 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
725 S ORANGE AVE 12.2 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 12.4 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 12.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 12.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 12.5 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 12.5 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 12.5 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 12.9 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 13.2 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 13.4 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 13.4 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 13.5 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
8512 Whitworth Dr 13.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 13.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
11432 VANOWEN ST 14.2 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 14.3 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 14.3 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
11152 S MAIN ST 14.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 14.8 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
17487 HURLEY ST 14.8 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 15.3 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
6405 WILKINSON AVE 15.3 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 15.6 miles
Covina, CA 91723
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 15.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 15.7 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
250 S GRAND AVE 15.9 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 16.0 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
18335 VALLEY BLVD 16.1 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 16.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 16.2 miles
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 16.4 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 16.4 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 16.9 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 17.0 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 17.0 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
15401 S MAIN ST 17.1 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 17.1 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 17.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 17.4 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
13652 CANTARA ST 17.5 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 17.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 17.7 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 17.7 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
11560 W PICO BLVD 17.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 17.7 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 17.7 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 17.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 17.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
16630 S BROADWAY ST 17.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 17.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 17.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
13466 OSBORNE ST 18.0 miles
PACOIMA, CA 91331
1350 W COVINA BLVD 18.1 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 18.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 18.2 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 18.2 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
5205 Lakewood Blvd 18.2 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 18.2 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 18.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 18.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105 18.7 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
920 N NASH ST 18.7 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319 18.7 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C 18.8 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 18.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 18.9 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
14850 ROSCOE BLVD 18.9 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
1700 E WALNUT AVE 19.2 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
9561 VAN NUYS BLVD 19.3 miles
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 19.4 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1200 ARROYO ST 19.5 miles
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
1149 W 190TH ST 19.5 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 19.6 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 19.7 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 19.7 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 19.7 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 19.8 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 19.9 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 19.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 19.9 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
566 E LAMBERT RD 20.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
16135 LEADWELL ST 20.0 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
1250 16TH ST 20.2 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 20.3 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 20.3 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 20.4 miles
BREA, CA 92821
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 20.4 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
10630 Sepulveda Blvd STE 100 20.8 miles
Mission Hills, CA 91345
14901 RINALDI ST STE 204 20.9 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
15031 RINALDI ST 21.0 miles
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
16300 ROSCOE BLVD STE 1A 21.0 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
2776 PACIFIC AVE 21.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 21.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1716 W HOLT AVE 21.6 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
13920 BREGER AVE 21.6 miles
SYLMAR, CA 91342
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 21.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 21.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
482 W WILLOW ST 21.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 21.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 21.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 22.0 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 22.1 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 22.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 22.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 22.4 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 22.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 22.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
1720 TERMINO AVE 22.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 22.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 22.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
18646 OXNARD ST 22.8 miles
TARZANA, CA 91356
18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 120, 22.9 miles
Northridge, CA 91325
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 23.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 23.2 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1250 PACIFIC AVE 23.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
502 S GAREY AVE 23.3 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 23.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 23.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
3330 LOMITA BLVD 23.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
1301 N ROSE DR 23.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 23.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 23.9 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 24.0 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 24.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 24.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 24.1 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 24.1 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 24.3 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
20301 VENTURA BLVD STE 105 24.6 miles
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 24.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 24.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
12600 BEACH BLVD 24.8 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
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
Overview of DNA Testing
DNA testing is a sophisticated scientific method used to analyze genetic material from an individual to discover genetic information that can influence health, ancestry, and personal characteristics. It has revolutionized fields such as medicine, forensics, and genealogy by providing deep insights into genetic backgrounds and health predispositions.
Common Types of DNA Testing
- Medical Genetic Testing: Identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person's chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
- Ancestral DNA Testing: Analyzes DNA to provide insights into one’s ethnic background and ancestral origins, often revealing geographical and migratory histories of ancestors.
- Forensic DNA Testing: Focuses on identifying individuals based on their unique genetic makeup for criminal investigations or legal matters such as paternity tests.
Benefits of DNA Testing
DNA testing offers a range of benefits:
- Enhanced Medical Understanding: Helps in understanding genetic diseases and can lead to more effective treatment and prevention strategies.
- Personal Ancestry Insights: Provides a deeper understanding of one's roots and personal history related to ethnic groups and migration patterns.
- Assistance in Forensic Investigations: Essential in solving crimes, identifying perpetrators or victims, and resolving civil disputes.
Challenges and Considerations in DNA Testing
While DNA testing provides valuable insights, it comes with challenges:
- Ethical Issues: Genetic testing raises ethical questions, particularly concerning privacy, consent, and the right to not know genetic information.
- Accuracy and Interpretation: Results can sometimes be inconclusive or misinterpreted, requiring careful consideration and potentially further testing.
- Psychological Impact: Discovering genetic information can be distressing and have significant emotional impacts on individuals and families.
Choosing the Right DNA Test
When considering a DNA test, it is important to:
- Select the Appropriate Test: Choose a test that suits your specific needs, whether for health, ancestry, or legal purposes.
- Consider Privacy Policies: Understand how your genetic information will be used, stored, and shared.
- Seek Professional Guidance: Consult healthcare professionals or genetic counselors to help interpret results accurately and responsibly.
In conclusion, DNA testing offers profound insights but requires careful consideration of ethical issues, potential emotional impacts, and the challenges of dealing with complex genetic information. With the right approach and professional support, it can provide invaluable benefits.
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Local Area Info: South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 25,619, up from 24,292 at the 2000 census. It is located in the West San Gabriel Valley. It is 3.42 square miles in area and lies between the much larger city of Pasadena, of which it was once a part, and the metropolis of Los Angeles. South Pasadena is the oldest self-builder of floats in the historic Tournament of Roses Parade.
The original inhabitants of South Pasadena and surrounding areas were members of the Native American Hahamog-na tribe, a branch of the Tongva Nation (part of the Shoshone language group) that occupied the Los Angeles Basin. The Tongva name for the area that covers modern-day South Pasadena and part of Pasadena was Akuvranga. Tongva dwellings lined the Arroyo Seco (Los Angeles County) in South Pasadena and south to where it joins the Los Angeles River and along other natural waterways in the city. They lived in thatched, dome-shape lodges characteristic for their use of carved wood decorations. For food, they lived on a diet of corn meal, acorns, seeds and herbs, fish, venison, berries, fruits and other small animals. They traded for ocean fish with the coastal Tongva on a daily basis. They made cooking vessels from steatite soapstone from Catalina Island. South Pasadena also has a strong claim to having the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. For many centuries, its adjacency to a natural fording place along the Arroyo Seco had served as a gateway to travel and commerce for aboriginal peoples here and along the coast. It was here that Hahamognas greeted Portola and the missionaries who later established the San Gabriel Mission a few miles to the east.
The initial buildings on the Rancho San Pascual were built on the land which eventually became the cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena and Altadena. The first of these adobe structures became headquarters for General Flores and his staff in 1847 where they agreed to surrender to American forces, ending Mexican Colonial rule in California. In 1875, the landowners of the area encompassing present-day Pasadena and South Pasadena voted to rename their association, Pasadena.