DNA Testing Upper Saddle River
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing Upper Saddle River using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing Upper Saddle River needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing Upper Saddle River results. DNA testing Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River
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 Upper Saddle River?
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 Upper Saddle River
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)
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Montvale, NJ 7645
500 N Franklin Turnpike,, second floor 2.3 miles
Ramsey, NJ 7446
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 2.9 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 3.0 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
180 FRANKLIN TPKE 3.6 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
10 FRANKLIN TPKE 4.1 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
Indian Rock Shopping Center, Route 59 & Hemion Road 4.4 miles
Suffern, NY 10901
55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401 4.5 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307 5.0 miles
Nanuet, NY 10954
104 E ROUTE 59 5.2 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 5.5 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
127 Union St, 5.6 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
222 ROUTE 59 5.7 miles
SUFFERN, NY 10901
259 N MIDDLETOWN RD 6.0 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
401 GOFFLE RD 6.2 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 6.2 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
215 OLD HOOK RD 6.7 miles
WESTWOOD, NJ 7675
1114 GOFFLE RD 6.7 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
261 Old Hook Rd, 6.8 miles
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680 Kinderkamack Rd, 7.5 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200 7.6 miles
ORANGEBURG, NY 10962
19 YAWPO AVE 7.6 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
193 Route 17 South 7.8 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
978 Route 45, Ste 202 8.5 miles
Pomona, NY 10970
22-11 STATE RT 208 8.5 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
151 N Main St, Unit 307 8.6 miles
New City, NY 10956
160 PARIS AVE STE 1 8.7 miles
NORTHVALE, NJ 7647
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 8.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 8.9 miles
POMONA, NY 10970
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 9.2 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 9.5 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 9.5 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
705 HAMBURG TPKE 9.5 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
759 HAMBURG TPKE 9.6 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
15-01 BROADWAY 9.6 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE 9.6 miles
NYACK, NY 10960
500 PIERMONT RD STE 304 9.9 miles
CLOSTER, NJ 7624
40 WASHINGTON AVE 10.0 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 10.0 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
34 N ROUTE 9W 11.5 miles
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
72 HAMBURG TPKE 11.5 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
385 Prospect Ave, 11.5 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
184 ESSEX ST 11.8 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 11.9 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 12.3 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
140 FRANKLIN RD 12.4 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
200 South Broadway, Suite 102 12.4 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 12.4 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 12.5 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
500 UNION BLVD 12.5 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
283 PIAGET AVE 12.6 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 12.7 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
1034 N BROADWAY 12.8 miles
YONKERS, NY 10701
970 N Broadway, Ste 205 12.8 miles
Yonkers, NY 10701
155 WHITE PLAINS RD 12.8 miles
TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
1139 MAIN AVENUE 12.8 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
718 TEANECK RD 13.0 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
660 White Plains Rd Ste 630 13.6 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
On-site only 13.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
150 NORTH ST 13.7 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 13.7 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 13.9 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 14.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
800 SYLVAN AVE 14.0 miles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 14.4 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
26 DEHART AVE 14.6 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
160 N CENTRAL AVE 14.7 miles
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
464 Hudson Terrace, 14.7 miles
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 14.8 miles
White Plains, NY 10607
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 14.8 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
1 ORCHARD ST 14.9 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
1355 BROAD ST 15.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 15.3 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 15.4 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
16 BROOKWOOD RD 15.5 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
71 UNION AVE STE 103 15.7 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
17 Sylvan St, 16.0 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
4876 BROADWAY 16.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 16.2 miles
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
359 N Central Ave 16.2 miles
Hartsdale, NY 10530
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 16.3 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
150 FAIRFIELD RD 16.3 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 16.6 miles
VALHALLA, NY 10595
12 N 7TH AVE 16.8 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 16.9 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 16.9 miles
Pleasantville, NY 10570
560 NEW YORK AVE 17.0 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
83 HEWITT RD 17.1 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
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BRONX, NY 10458
109 AUDUBON AVE 17.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 17.2 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
663 PALISADE AVE 17.2 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 17.5 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
15 N BROADWAY STE D 17.5 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
557 BROAD ST 17.6 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
656 E FORDHAM RD 17.8 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
49 Claremont Avenue, 17.9 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
178 FLOYD ST 17.9 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
3421 BROADWAY 18.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 18.1 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 18.5 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 18.8 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 19.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 19.0 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 19.0 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
200 US HIGHWAY 46 19.0 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 19.2 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 19.3 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 19.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
1980 CROMPOND RD 19.3 miles
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567
791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center 19.4 miles
Monroe, NY 10950
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 19.4 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 19.4 miles
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500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 19.4 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15 19.7 miles
Peekskill, NY 10566
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 19.8 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 19.9 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 19.9 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
338 W MAIN ST 19.9 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
60 MAIN ST STE 2 C 20.0 miles
WARWICK, NY 10990
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 20.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 20.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
456 PROSPECT AVE 20.0 miles
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3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 20.1 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
30 SEAVIEW DR 20.1 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
190 BALDWIN RD 20.4 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
1790 RANDALL AVE 20.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 20.8 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 20.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
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601 W 51ST ST 20.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
408 W 45TH ST 21.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
522 CENTRAL AVE 21.3 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 21.4 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
3665 E TREMONT AVE 21.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
330 W 42ND ST 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 21.6 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 21.6 miles
New York, NY 10022
495 E MAIN ST 21.6 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
425 PARK AVE 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 21.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 21.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 21.8 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 21.9 miles
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 22.0 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
450 BERGEN ST 22.0 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 22.0 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 22.0 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 22.0 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
321 KEAR ST 22.0 miles
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
919 2ND AVE 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
730 3RD AVE 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 22.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
55 E 34TH ST 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
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ASTORIA, NY 11103
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 22.4 miles
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202 W 23RD ST 22.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
3014 37th St, 22.4 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 22.5 miles
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95 HUDSON ST 22.5 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
325 STATE ROUTE 10 22.5 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 22.5 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
324 WEST 14TH ST 22.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 22.6 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 22.6 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
505 STATE ROUTE 208 Ste 15 22.6 miles
MONROE, NY 10950
854 W SIDE AVE 22.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
212 STATE HIGHWAY 94 STE 1D 22.8 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 22.9 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 22.9 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 23.0 miles
New York, NY 10010
380 2ND AVE 23.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
276 E Main St, 23.2 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
60 1ST ST 23.2 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 23.3 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
31-00 47TH AVENUE 23.4 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
221 CHESTNUT ST 23.4 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 23.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 23.6 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
261 Monmouth Street 23.6 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
891 TABOR RD 23.7 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
375 MCCARTER HWY 23.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 23.7 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 23.8 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
123 MCAFEE VERNON RD STE 100 24.0 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 24.1 miles
New York, NY 10013
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 24.2 miles
New York, NY 10013
40 08 Forley St, 24.3 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
68 NASSAU AVE 24.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
265 CHERRY ST 146 24.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
180 BOYDEN AVE 24.4 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 24.4 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 24.5 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
6311 QUEENS BLVD 24.6 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
4275 65TH PL 24.7 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 24.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
7 FAWN RUN 24.8 miles
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 24.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
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: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Upper Saddle River was settled in the 18th century principally by Dutch settlers who built mills along the Saddle River. The area was granted borough status in 1894 and remained principally rural until the 1950s. The suburban growth of New Jersey affected Upper Saddle River and surrounding municipalities, as the borough's population increased tenfold from 1950 to 1970. The population has remained fairly constant since 1970.
Predominantly a residential community consisting of one-acre (4,000 m2) lots, Upper Saddle River also contains a library, police station, fire station, ambulance corps, municipal hall, and three primary schools. Commerce and industry are concentrated along the town's western border along Route 17. Postal service is shared with the neighboring borough of Saddle River.
Upper Saddle River was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on November 22, 1894, from portions of Hohokus Township and Orvil Township, based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier. The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. Upper Saddle River's referendum passed on November 20, one day after the referendum passed for Saddle River. The name of the river, and hence the borough, is thought to come from early explores who thought that the geography of the area resembled that of the Sadle Burn, the valley surrounding a stream in the Scottish area of Argyll.