DNA Testing Melville
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing Melville using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing Melville needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing Melville results. DNA testing Melville 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 Melville 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 Melville 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 Melville staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing Melville 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 Melville qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing Melville 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 Melville
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 Melville?
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 Melville
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)
315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 1.6 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
2 CEDARTREE LN 2.1 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
21 E 23RD ST 2.6 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
4 MIRIAM LN 2.8 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
1117 OLD COUNTRY RD 2.9 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309 3.1 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101 3.1 miles
Plainview, NY 11803
1445 NEW YORK AVE 3.8 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
51 Walnut Ave E 4.3 miles
Farmingdale, NY 11735
1940 DEER PARK AVE 4.9 miles
DEER PARK, NY 11729
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 5.0 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
180 10TH ST 5.0 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
4900 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 5.2 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
100 E OLD COUNTRY RD 5.6 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
55 E OLD COUNTRY RD 5.7 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
4276 Hempstead Turnpike, 5.8 miles
Bethpage, NY 11714
4 ROBIN CT 5.8 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 100 5.8 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205 5.9 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
1350 Deer Park Ave, 5.9 miles
North Babylon, NY 11703
PO Box 1693 6.0 miles
West Babylon, NY 11704
175 E Main Street Suite 105, 6.1 miles
Huntington, NY 11743
656 N WELLWOOD AVE STE 208A 6.5 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
649 COMMACK RD 6.6 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
618 Broadway 6.8 miles
Amityville, NY 11701
3276 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 7.0 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
41 VERONICA LN 7.0 miles
NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703
3601 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE E 405 7.1 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
6277 JERICHO TPKE 7.2 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
3000 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 316 7.4 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
365 BROADWAY 7.5 miles
AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
910 ROUTE 109 7.5 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
142 RALPH AVE 7.6 miles
BABYLON, NY 11702
2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 7.7 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 7.7 miles
Commack, NY 11725
184 S 1ST ST 7.8 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
320 LAUREL RD 8.0 miles
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
4900 Merrick Road, Southgate S, 2nd Floor 8.1 miles
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
500 West Main Street, 8.3 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
On Site Only 8.5 miles
West Islip, NY 11795
1400 WANTAGH AVE STE 102 8.8 miles
WANTAGH, NY 11793
1620 FRONT ST 9.1 miles
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
1919 Hempstead Tpke 9.2 miles
East Meadows, NY 11554
9 HOWELLS RD 9.6 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
onsite for POH only 9.6 miles
Brightwaters, NY 11718
1610 OLD COUNTRY RD 9.6 miles
WESTBURY, NY 11590
47 MOREWOOD DR 9.7 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
57 E MAIN ST 10.1 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
1 KINGS HWY 10.2 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 10.3 miles
Hauppauge, NY 11788
41 BRENTWOOD RD 10.4 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
2982 MERRICK RD 10.4 miles
BELLMORE, NY 11710
8 Saxon Avenue, Suite D, 10.8 miles
Bay Shore, NY 11706
51 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD 11.0 miles
UNIONDALE, NY 11553
2209 Merrick Rd, 2nd floor 11.4 miles
Merrick, NY 11566
2 BROOKSITE DR 11.8 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
One Expressway Plaza, Suite 116 12.0 miles
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
27 ATTORNEY ST APT 2F 12.0 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
391B Fulton Avenue, 12.2 miles
Hempstead, NY 11550
156 First Street, Lower Level 12.2 miles
Mineola, NY 11501
465 WILLIS AVE 12.3 miles
WILLISTON PARK, NY 11596
10A KEMP CT 12.4 miles
EAST ISLIP, NY 11730
520 Franklin Ave, Suite 104 12.4 miles
Garden City, NY 11530
250 FULTON AVE STE 407 12.4 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
2 MAIN ST 12.5 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
990 STEWART AVE LOWER LEVEL 30 12.5 miles
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
300 OLD COUNTRY RD, STE 91 12.6 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
On Site Only 12.7 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107 12.8 miles
Smithtown, NY 11787
1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL 13.0 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
30 JEROME ST 13.1 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
292 HERRICKS RD 13.1 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
101 South Bergen Place, 2nd Floor 13.2 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 71 Douth Bayview Ave. 13.3 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
111 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 121 13.4 miles
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552
3001 EXPRESS DR N STE 200C 13.8 miles
ISLANDIA, NY 11749
2360 GRAND AVE 14.1 miles
BALDWIN, NY 11510
2001 MARCUS AVE STE N215 14.6 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
1 CORPORATE DR LOWER LEVEL 1 14.7 miles
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
3279 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY 14.8 miles
RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
820 JERICHO TPKE 14.9 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
1690 WASHINGTON AVE STE A 14.9 miles
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
2001 Marcus Ave, Suite 98W, Lobby Level 14.9 miles
Lake Success, NY 11042
1165 Northern Blvd, Suite 404 15.1 miles
Manhasset, NY 11030
165 NORTH VILLAGE AVE 15.2 miles
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
165 North Village Avenue, Suite 103 15.2 miles
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
1000 NORTHERN BLVD STE 135 15.4 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
265 Jericho Turnpike, 15.5 miles
Floral Park, NY 11001
235 LITCHFIELD AVE 2ND FL 15.6 miles
ELMONT, NY 11003
146 WILLOW WOOD DR 16.1 miles
OAKDALE, NY 11769
4830 SUNRISE HWY 16.4 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
488 GREAT NECK RD STE 300 16.6 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8 16.7 miles
STONY BROOK, NY 11790
585 MERRICK RD 16.8 miles
LYNBROOK, NY 11563
252-20 NORTHERN BLVD STE 210 16.9 miles
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
203 UNION AVE 17.2 miles
HOLBROOK, NY 11741
The Bayview Building, 233 Montauk Highway 17.5 miles
West Sayville, NY 11796
Building 125 150th St and 147th Ave 17.5 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
147th St and 150th Ave, Bldg 125 JFK International Airport 17.5 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
4681 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY 17.6 miles
HOLBROOK, NY 11741
160 MIDDLE RD 18.0 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
333 CANDEE AVE APT 8D 18.2 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
23 Technology Dr., Suite 2 18.6 miles
East Setauket, NY 11733
21714 MERRICK BLVD 18.7 miles
LAURELTON, NY 11413
35 MARLIN RD 18.9 miles
CENTEREACH, NY 11720
15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 19.1 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
80 Mill River Street, 19.3 miles
Stamford, CT 6902
1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 19.7 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza 19.8 miles
East Setauket, NY 11733
235 Boyle Rd, 19.9 miles
Selden, NY 11784
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 20.2 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
557 Post Rd, 20.2 miles
Darien, CT 6820
Onsite Only 20.2 miles
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
82 12TH AVE 20.2 miles
HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742
484 POST RD 20.3 miles
DARIEN, CT 6820
3000 SUMMER ST 20.4 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6905
222 ROCKAWAY TPKE 20.5 miles
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
222 Rockaway Turnpike, Suite 5 20.5 miles
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
1743 N OCEAN AVE 20.7 miles
MEDFORD, NY 11763
1723 N OCEAN AVE, STE D 20.8 miles
MEDFORD, NY 11763
325 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD STE C 20.9 miles
SELDEN, NY 11784
1660 ROUTE 112 STE E 21.0 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 21.2 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 21.2 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor 21.3 miles
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 21.3 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 21.3 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
3665 E TREMONT AVE 21.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
4161 Kissena Blvd, Suite 25, Concourse level 21.5 miles
Flushing, NY 11355
5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314 21.6 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATI, NY 11776
18 TERRELL ST 21.6 miles
PATCHOGUE, NY 11772
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 21.6 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
JFK Airport Bldg 75, STE 247/249 21.8 miles
Jamaica, NY 11430
JFK INTL AIRPORT STE 14, BLDG 14A 21.8 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
JFK International Airport Bldg 22 21.8 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
475 E MAIN ST 2ND FL 21.9 miles
PATCHOGUE, NY 11772
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 21.9 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 22.0 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
Brookhaven Professional Park, 285 Sills Road, Building 8, Su 22.0 miles
East Patchogue, NY 11772
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 22.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
37 BEACH AVE 22.1 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
1850 ROUTE 112 22.3 miles
CORAM, NY 11727
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 22.4 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 22.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
1647 ROUTE 112 22.7 miles
MEDFORD, NY 11763
111-16 JAMAICA AVE 23.0 miles
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
13355 LEFFERTS BLVD 23.1 miles
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 23.1 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 23.2 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
69-12 AUSTIN ST 23.2 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
17 HOWARD DR 23.3 miles
CORAM, NY 11727
570 Expressway Dr South, Suite1-J 23.3 miles
Medford, NY 11763
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 23.4 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
1790 RANDALL AVE 23.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 23.7 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
12 N 7TH AVE 23.7 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 23.9 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
8217 WOODHAVEN BLVD 23.9 miles
GLENDALE, NY 11385
346 MAIN AVE 24.0 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
346 MAIN AVE STE B 24.0 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 24.0 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
8212 151ST AVE 24.1 miles
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
40 08 Forley St, 24.6 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
15 N BROADWAY STE D 24.7 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 24.7 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
606 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD 24.7 miles
MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953
656 E FORDHAM RD 24.9 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
765 ROUTE 25A 24.9 miles
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
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: Melville, New York
Melville is an affluent hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, in the United States. The population was 18,985 at the 2010 census.
Melville lies directly east of the boundary with Nassau County. The Long Island Expressway (LIE) and Northern State Parkway, two of the country's busiest highways and major points of entry in and out of New York City, pass through Melville. Melville is located immediately off Exit 49 of the LIE. New York State Route 110 runs through the center of Melville.
Melville and Happauge are the two primary business centers of Suffolk County which is home to almost one and a half million people. Melville still is home to many U.S. headquarters of a number of national and international corporations, including Canon USA, ChyronHego Corporation, MSC Industrial Direct, Nikon USA, the medical and dental supply distributor Henry Schein, and Bouchard Transportation. In addition, significant operations of Manhattan-based Estée Lauder are conducted there. Melville was also the host of operations for many Fortune 500 companies, where headquarters and many other corporate and industrial centers were once found on or near Route 110, which runs north to south through Huntington, Melville, Farmingdale, North Amityville, and Amityville.[citation needed] In early 2013, Canon Inc. moved into its new regional headquarters for North and South America in Melville—a $500-million 668,296-square-foot (62,086.7 m2) glass structure near Exit 49 of the Long Island Expressway on the 52-acre (210,000 m2) site of a former pumpkin farm. About 1,500 workers were expected to move from Canon's Lake Success offices. The company chose Melville over other tri-state area locations because the employees "didn't want to leave the area".