DNA Testing North Merrick
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing North Merrick using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing North Merrick needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing North Merrick results. DNA testing North Merrick 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 North Merrick 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 North Merrick 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 North Merrick staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing North Merrick 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 North Merrick qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing North Merrick 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 North Merrick
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 North Merrick?
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 North Merrick
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)
2209 Merrick Rd, 2nd floor 0.5 miles
Merrick, NY 11566
2982 MERRICK RD 1.8 miles
BELLMORE, NY 11710
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 71 Douth Bayview Ave. 1.9 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
101 South Bergen Place, 2nd Floor 2.0 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
1400 WANTAGH AVE STE 102 2.8 miles
WANTAGH, NY 11793
2360 GRAND AVE 3.2 miles
BALDWIN, NY 11510
1620 FRONT ST 4.0 miles
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
1919 Hempstead Tpke 4.3 miles
East Meadows, NY 11554
3000 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 316 4.5 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
27 ATTORNEY ST APT 2F 4.6 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
3601 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE E 405 4.6 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
3276 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 4.8 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
391B Fulton Avenue, 4.8 miles
Hempstead, NY 11550
2 MAIN ST 4.8 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
51 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD 4.9 miles
UNIONDALE, NY 11553
250 FULTON AVE STE 407 5.0 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
165 NORTH VILLAGE AVE 5.1 miles
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
165 North Village Avenue, Suite 103 5.1 miles
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
4900 Merrick Road, Southgate S, 2nd Floor 5.2 miles
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
111 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 121 5.6 miles
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552
4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 100 5.7 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
4276 Hempstead Turnpike, 5.7 miles
Bethpage, NY 11714
520 Franklin Ave, Suite 104 6.0 miles
Garden City, NY 11530
1610 OLD COUNTRY RD 6.2 miles
WESTBURY, NY 11590
990 STEWART AVE LOWER LEVEL 30 6.3 miles
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
4900 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 6.4 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
180 10TH ST 6.8 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
585 MERRICK RD 6.9 miles
LYNBROOK, NY 11563
4 ROBIN CT 6.9 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
618 Broadway 7.0 miles
Amityville, NY 11701
300 OLD COUNTRY RD, STE 91 7.1 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
365 BROADWAY 7.2 miles
AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
55 E OLD COUNTRY RD 7.3 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
100 E OLD COUNTRY RD 7.3 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
235 LITCHFIELD AVE 2ND FL 7.6 miles
ELMONT, NY 11003
156 First Street, Lower Level 7.6 miles
Mineola, NY 11501
292 HERRICKS RD 7.9 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
51 Walnut Ave E 7.9 miles
Farmingdale, NY 11735
120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205 8.0 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
465 WILLIS AVE 8.1 miles
WILLISTON PARK, NY 11596
Building 125 150th St and 147th Ave 8.2 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
147th St and 150th Ave, Bldg 125 JFK International Airport 8.2 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
820 JERICHO TPKE 8.6 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
4 MIRIAM LN 8.9 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
1117 OLD COUNTRY RD 9.0 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
265 Jericho Turnpike, 9.0 miles
Floral Park, NY 11001
100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309 9.2 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
656 N WELLWOOD AVE STE 208A 9.2 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101 9.2 miles
Plainview, NY 11803
184 S 1ST ST 9.5 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
910 ROUTE 109 9.5 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
2001 MARCUS AVE STE N215 9.7 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
21714 MERRICK BLVD 9.8 miles
LAURELTON, NY 11413
One Expressway Plaza, Suite 116 9.8 miles
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
222 ROCKAWAY TPKE 9.9 miles
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
222 Rockaway Turnpike, Suite 5 9.9 miles
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
2001 Marcus Ave, Suite 98W, Lobby Level 10.0 miles
Lake Success, NY 11042
PO Box 1693 10.8 miles
West Babylon, NY 11704
500 West Main Street, 11.3 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 11.6 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
1000 NORTHERN BLVD STE 135 11.8 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
142 RALPH AVE 11.8 miles
BABYLON, NY 11702
1165 Northern Blvd, Suite 404 11.9 miles
Manhasset, NY 11030
252-20 NORTHERN BLVD STE 210 12.2 miles
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
JFK Airport Bldg 75, STE 247/249 12.3 miles
Jamaica, NY 11430
JFK INTL AIRPORT STE 14, BLDG 14A 12.3 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
JFK International Airport Bldg 22 12.3 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
488 GREAT NECK RD STE 300 12.3 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
41 VERONICA LN 12.8 miles
NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703
315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 12.9 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
1350 Deer Park Ave, 13.2 miles
North Babylon, NY 11703
2 CEDARTREE LN 13.2 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
1940 DEER PARK AVE 13.5 miles
DEER PARK, NY 11729
On Site Only 13.7 miles
West Islip, NY 11795
Onsite Only 13.8 miles
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
21 E 23RD ST 13.8 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
13355 LEFFERTS BLVD 14.2 miles
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
1445 NEW YORK AVE 14.7 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 14.8 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
111-16 JAMAICA AVE 15.1 miles
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
On Site Only 15.2 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
4161 Kissena Blvd, Suite 25, Concourse level 15.3 miles
Flushing, NY 11355
8212 151ST AVE 15.4 miles
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
onsite for POH only 15.6 miles
Brightwaters, NY 11718
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 16.0 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
69-12 AUSTIN ST 16.1 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
8217 WOODHAVEN BLVD 16.1 miles
GLENDALE, NY 11385
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 16.2 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
9 HOWELLS RD 16.3 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 16.4 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 16.4 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
57 E MAIN ST 16.5 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
Onsite Only 16.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11208
175 E Main Street Suite 105, 17.0 miles
Huntington, NY 11743
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 17.2 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
41 BRENTWOOD RD 17.2 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
649 COMMACK RD 17.2 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
8 Saxon Avenue, Suite D, 17.6 miles
Bay Shore, NY 11706
69-16 METROPOLITAN AVE 17.8 miles
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
6655 FRESH POND RD 18.2 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
3665 E TREMONT AVE 18.2 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
40 08 Forley St, 18.2 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
6277 JERICHO TPKE 18.3 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
7301 GRAND AVE 18.4 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
66 - 17 Fresh Pond Rd, 18.4 miles
Ridgewood, NY 11385
6311 QUEENS BLVD 18.5 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 18.5 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 18.5 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 18.6 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 18.7 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 18.7 miles
Commack, NY 11725
408 Rockaway Avenue, 18.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11212
4275 65TH PL 18.9 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 19.1 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
10A KEMP CT 19.2 miles
EAST ISLIP, NY 11730
2035 RALPH AVE A10 19.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 19.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
962 MADISON ST APT 1 19.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
320 LAUREL RD 19.4 miles
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
1790 RANDALL AVE 19.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 19.5 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 19.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
Onsite Only #1R 19.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 19.8 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 20.0 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
1 KINGS HWY 20.2 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
25-15 STEINWAY ST 20.2 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
144 LEWIS AVE 20.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 20.3 miles
Hauppauge, NY 11788
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 20.4 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
3014 37th St, 20.4 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
619 Throop Avenue 20.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
2422 KNAPP ST 20.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
47 MOREWOOD DR 20.7 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
68 Graham Ave 20.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
31-00 47TH AVENUE 20.9 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 20.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1248 Fulton Street 21.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 21.0 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
400 E 26TH ST 21.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 21.3 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 21.3 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
68 NASSAU AVE 21.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 21.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 21.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 21.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 21.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 21.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
656 E FORDHAM RD 22.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 22.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 22.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 22.3 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 22.5 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 22.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 22.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
2 BROOKSITE DR 22.5 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL 22.6 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
264 1ST ST 22.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 22.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
348 13th Street, Suite 102 22.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
6413 BAY PARKWAY 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
418-420 5TH AVE 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
919 2ND AVE 22.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1 METROTECH CTR 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
65 E 76th St, 22.8 miles
New York, NY 10021
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 22.9 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
730 3RD AVE 22.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
12 N 7TH AVE 22.9 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 23.0 miles
New York, NY 10022
425 PARK AVE 23.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
4420 13TH AVE 23.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
265 CHERRY ST 146 23.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 23.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
380 2ND AVE 23.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 23.1 miles
New York, NY 10016
50 COURT ST STE 1002 23.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 23.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
146 Pierrepont Street, 23.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
1 CORPORATE DR LOWER LEVEL 1 23.2 miles
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 23.2 miles
New York, NY 10010
1272 51st Street, 23.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
3001 EXPRESS DR N STE 200C 23.3 miles
ISLANDIA, NY 11749
55 E 34TH ST 23.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
120 Atlantic Avenue, 23.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107 23.4 miles
Smithtown, NY 11787
30 JEROME ST 23.4 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
146 WILLOW WOOD DR 23.5 miles
OAKDALE, NY 11769
3279 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY 23.6 miles
RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 23.6 miles
New York, NY 10013
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 23.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
1690 WASHINGTON AVE STE A 23.7 miles
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
109 AUDUBON AVE 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 23.7 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 23.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
3421 BROADWAY 23.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 23.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 23.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 23.8 miles
New York, NY 10013
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 23.9 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
330 W 42ND ST 23.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
202 W 23RD ST 23.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 24.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
408 W 45TH ST 24.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
4876 BROADWAY 24.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
601 W 51ST ST 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 24.3 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
324 WEST 14TH ST 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
4830 SUNRISE HWY 24.3 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
65 BROADWAY STE 903 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 24.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 24.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 24.5 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
The Bayview Building, 233 Montauk Highway 24.6 miles
West Sayville, NY 11796
7601 4th Avenue, 24.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
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: Merrick Road
Merrick Road, known as Merrick Boulevard inside New York City, is an east–west urban arterial in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, New York, United States. It runs east from the Queens neighborhood of Jamaica through Merrick past the county line between Nassau and Suffolk into Amityville, where it becomes Montauk Highway at the Amityville–Copiague village/hamlet line. The easternmost portion of Merrick Road, from Carman Mill Road to its eastern terminus, signed as part of New York State Route 27A (NY 27A). At one time, the entire length of Merrick Road was signed as NY 27A; currently, the entire portion within Nassau County is currently designated as the unsigned County Route 27 (CR 27). Merrick Road travels along an old right-of-way that was one of the original paths across southern Long Island, stretching from Queens to Montauk Point.
Merrick Boulevard begins at NY 25 (Hillside Avenue) as a two-lane, one-way street heading eastbound (compass south at this point), which continues north of Hillside Avenue as 166th Street. Two blocks to the south of Hillside Avenue, Merrick Boulevard passes by the Central Branch of the Queens Library and the 165th Street Bus Terminal. A block to its east, 168th Street provides for westbound traffic. Just south of Liberty Avenue, the two directions join together to form a four-lane, divided Merrick Boulevard. Among the parks that the road passes are Proctor-Hopson Circle, St. Albans Park, and Roy Wilkins Park.
Merrick Boulevard gradually turns southeast and east, passing through Springfield Gardens, Laurelton and crossing the Belt Parkway before leaving Queens into Nassau County, where it becomes Merrick Road. Merrick Road here is one of the old roads along the southern side of Long Island; it has since been replaced by Sunrise Highway (NY 27) for most through traffic.