DNA Testing Chester
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing Chester using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing Chester needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing Chester results. DNA testing Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing Chester 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 Chester qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing Chester 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 Chester
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 Chester?
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 Chester
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)
510 E Gay Street 0.6 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
600 E Marshall St, 0.8 miles
West Chester, PA 19380
606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105 0.8 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3 1.6 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
1502 W Chester Pike, 4.3 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente 5.1 miles
Exton, PA 19341
308 E Lancaster Ave, 5.8 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140 6.0 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
99 MANOR AVE STE 2 6.1 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
102 Schubert Dr 6.2 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
309 Lancaster Avenue, 6.3 miles
Frazer, PA 19355
625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 6.4 miles
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736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 6.9 miles
Concordville, PA 19331
80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 7.0 miles
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80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 7.0 miles
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School House Rd & Route 1, 132 Onix Drive 8.1 miles
Kennett Square, PA 19348
15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 8.1 miles
Paoli, PA 19301
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Thorndale, PA 19372
11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 8.4 miles
PAOLI, PA 19301
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Media, PA 19063
1235 Horseshoe Pike, 10.0 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
201 REECEVILLE RD 10.2 miles
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
830 W CYPRESS ST 10.5 miles
KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
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WILMINGTON, DE 19810
3574 West Chester Pike, 11.3 miles
Newtown Square, PA 19073
1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 11.5 miles
BERWYN, PA 19312
2722 CONCORD PIKE 11.5 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
244 W LINCOLN HWY 11.9 miles
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1403 Foulk Rd Ste 103, 11.9 miles
Wilmington, DE 19803
2123 CONCORD PIKE 12.2 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 12.5 miles
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450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 12.7 miles
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2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 13.3 miles
BROOMALL, PA 19008
920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 13.7 miles
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202 LANTANA DR 13.9 miles
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
131 S State Rd 14.0 miles
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196 W SPROUL RD STE 110 14.0 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD 14.2 miles
RADNOR, PA 19087
Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 14.3 miles
Wilmington, DE 19806
Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 14.5 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
2010 W Chester Pike, 14.6 miles
Havertown, PA 19083
407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 15.1 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
1305 W CHESTER PIKE 15.3 miles
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
501 W MacDade Boulevard, 15.3 miles
Folsom, PA 19033
444 BALTIMORE PIKE 15.4 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
914 JUSTISON ST 15.5 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
213 MORTON AVE 15.6 miles
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5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 15.6 miles
Wilmington, DE 19808
107 Town Center Road 15.7 miles
King of Prussia, PA 19406
103 BALTIMORE PIKE 15.8 miles
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170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 15.9 miles
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170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 15.9 miles
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3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 16.1 miles
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1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 16.8 miles
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 16.8 miles
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Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 16.9 miles
Royersford, PA 19468
2521 W MAIN ST 17.0 miles
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
950 Octorara Trail 17.1 miles
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1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 17.1 miles
CHESTER, PA 19013
90 N MacDade BLVD, 17.2 miles
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78 2ND AVE 17.4 miles
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200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 17.5 miles
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1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112 17.7 miles
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45 S PINE ST 17.8 miles
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1437 Dekalb St, 18.4 miles
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PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
510 HERON DR STE 108 18.8 miles
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510 HERON DR STE 114 18.8 miles
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212 CHERRY LN 18.9 miles
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15 OMEGA DR BLDG K 19.0 miles
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720--730 E Johnson Highway, 19.1 miles
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1569 Medical Dr, 19.2 miles
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100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1 20.1 miles
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1311 N 52ND ST 20.2 miles
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314 E MAIN ST STE 105 20.4 miles
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545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 20.4 miles
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249 E Main Street, 20.5 miles
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PO BOX 754 21.8 miles
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2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2 24.5 miles
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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: Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester is a city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 33,972 at the 2010 census it is the largest city in Delaware County. Incorporated in 1682, Chester is the oldest city in Pennsylvania and is located on the western bank of the Delaware River between the cities of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware.
The Indian tribe that owned the land where Chester now stands were the Okehockings, removed by order of William Penn in 1702 to other lands in Chester County. The original Indian name of Chester was Mecoponaca.
The first European settlers in the area were members of the New Sweden colony. The settlement that became Chester was first called "Finlandia" (the Latin name for Finland) and then "Upland" after the Swedish province of Uppland. The New Sweden settlers built Fort Mecoponacka in 1641 to defend the settlement.