DNA Testing Milford, PA
DNA Testing Milford, PA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing at local testing centers in Milford, PA and surrounding areas. Our Milford, PA DNA Testing Centers use certified DNA collection specialists and Nationally Accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing which will ensure the highest accuracy for DNA test results. DNA Testing Centers in the Milford, PA area are located within minutes of your home or office.
111 E CATHERINE ST STE 230 0.3 miles
MILFORD, PA 18337
111 E CATHERINE ST STE 110 0.3 miles
MILFORD, PA 18337
111 E CATHERINE ST 0.3 miles
MILFORD, PA 18337
11 BOULDER HILLS BLVD 14.3 miles
WANTAGE, NJ 7461
123 MCAFEE VERNON RD STE 100 17.0 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
212 STATE HIGHWAY 94 STE 1D 17.9 miles
VERNON, NJ 7462
181 HIGH ST 18.3 miles
NEWTON, NJ 7860
800 ROUTE 17M 18.8 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
33 NEWTON SPARTA RD 19.5 miles
NEWTON, NJ 7860
125 Newton - Sparta Road, Suite 1 19.6 miles
Newton, NJ 7860
103 SPRUCE ST STE 201 21.8 miles
HAWLEY, PA 18428
210 E MAIN ST 21.9 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
367 E MAIN ST APT 3 22.6 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
60 MAIN ST STE 2 C 22.9 miles
WARWICK, NY 10990
594 EAST MAIN STREET 23.5 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
111 MALTESE DR 23.5 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
83 HEWITT RD 23.7 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
61 EMERALD PL 23.7 miles
ROCK HILL, NY 12775
1 HATFIELD LN STE B 24.2 miles
GOSHEN, NY 10924
314 Lincoln Avenue, Pocono Plaza 24.3 miles
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
75 CRYSTAL RUN RD STE G40 24.4 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941
30 Hatfield Lane, 24.4 miles
Goshen, NY 10924
3 COATES DRIVE 24.5 miles
GOSHEN, NY 10924
155 CRYSTAL RUN RD 24.9 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941
27 TOTE RD 25.6 miles
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ 7821
98 N MARYLAND AVE 25.9 miles
LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 7849
26 DEHART AVE 26.1 miles
HEWITT, NJ 7421
66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310 27.0 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
505 STATE ROUTE 208 Ste 15 27.2 miles
MONROE, NY 10950
511 VNA Rd 27.4 miles
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
68 HARRIS BUSHVILLE RD 28.2 miles
HARRIS, NY 12742
1497 Upper Swiftwater Rd 29.0 miles
Cresco, PA 18326
601 PARK ST 29.6 miles
HONESDALE, PA 18431
1325 N MAIN ST 29.8 miles
HONESDALE, PA 18431
65 LOVE LN 29.8 miles
NETCONG, NJ 7857
100 EAGLESMERE CIR 200C 29.9 miles
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
586 Main St Ste 9 30.8 miles
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
653 WILLOW GROVE ST 31.6 miles
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
651 Willow Grove St 31.6 miles
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
501 STATE ROUTE 10 31.6 miles
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 7852
791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center 31.8 miles
Monroe, NY 10950
53 STATE ROUTE 52 E 32.0 miles
LIBERTY, NY 12754
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 32.0 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
1187 POCONO BLVD, STE 103 32.0 miles
MOUNT POCONO, PA 18344
66 SUNSET STRIP 32.2 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
57 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100 32.2 miles
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 32.3 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
137 Mountain Ave Ste 2, 32.7 miles
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
292 Frantz Rd Ste 102 32.9 miles
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
358 HAMLIN HWY, BLDG 2 33.1 miles
HAMLIN, PA 18427
3180 ROUTE 611, STE 13 33.2 miles
BARTONSVILLE, PA 18321
127 HAWKINS DR 33.2 miles
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549
400 STATE ROUTE 10 33.9 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 33.9 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 34.0 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
72 HAMBURG TPKE 34.0 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
276 E Main St, 34.5 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
338 W MAIN ST 34.6 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
300 STROUD BUILDING Route 611 35.2 miles
STROUDSBURG, PA 18360
19 YAWPO AVE 35.7 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 35.8 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
10 HEALTHY WAY 35.9 miles
ELLENVILLE, NY 12428
891 TABOR RD 36.1 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 36.1 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
315 STATE ROUTE 31 S 36.3 miles
WASHINGTON, NJ 7882
16 BROOKWOOD RD 36.5 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
418 Blue Valley Drive, Route 512 36.6 miles
Bangor, PA 18013
526 WATER ST 36.7 miles
BELVIDERE, NJ 7823
10 FRANKLIN TPKE 37.0 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
921 DRINKER TURNPIKE, STE 6 37.2 miles
COVINGTON TWP, PA 18444
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 37.3 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
180 FRANKLIN TPKE 37.4 miles
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
Indian Rock Shopping Center, Route 59 & Hemion Road 37.5 miles
Suffern, NY 10901
190 BALDWIN RD 37.9 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 38.0 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
222 ROUTE 59 38.2 miles
SUFFERN, NY 10901
500 N Franklin Turnpike,, second floor 38.4 miles
Ramsey, NJ 7446
100 COMMUNITY DR STE 102 39.0 miles
TOBYHANNA, PA 18466
Bill's Plaza 39.1 miles
Daleville, PA 18444
905 LITTLE BRITAIN RD 39.1 miles
NEW WINDSOR, NY 12553
759 HAMBURG TPKE 39.1 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
705 HAMBURG TPKE 39.2 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
239 LAKESIDE RD STE 3 39.4 miles
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
200 US HIGHWAY 46 39.6 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 39.9 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 39.9 miles
POMONA, NY 10970
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 40.1 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
150 FAIRFIELD RD 40.4 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 40.8 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 40.8 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
16 KENNEDY DR 40.8 miles
ARCHBALD, PA 18403
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 40.9 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
17 Oakwood Ter, 40.9 miles
New Windsor, NY 12553
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 40.9 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
978 Route 45, Ste 202 41.2 miles
Pomona, NY 10970
2069 Route 209, Lower Level 41.3 miles
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
1418 ROUTE 300 41.4 miles
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
1114 GOFFLE RD 41.5 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
401 GOFFLE RD 41.5 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 41.7 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
1636 ROUTE 209, 111 41.9 miles
BRODHEADSVILLE, PA 18322
325 STATE ROUTE 10 41.9 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
500 UNION BLVD 42.0 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 42.0 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
5 HUDSON VALLEY PROFESS PLAZA 42.1 miles
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
85 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD 42.2 miles
Montvale, NJ 7645
347 Fullerton Ave, 42.3 miles
Newburgh, NY 12550
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 42.3 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401 42.7 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
127 Union St, 42.7 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
1411 JACOBSBURG RD 42.9 miles
WIND GAP, PA 18091
487 E MOORESTOWN RD STE 103 43.0 miles
WIND GAP, PA 18091
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 43.2 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
1208 ONEILL HWY 43.3 miles
DUNMORE, PA 18512
1000 MEADE ST 43.3 miles
DUNMORE, PA 18512
259 N MIDDLETOWN RD 43.4 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307 43.5 miles
Nanuet, NY 10954
104 E ROUTE 59 43.7 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
151 N Main St, Unit 307 43.7 miles
New City, NY 10956
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 44.0 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
34 N ROUTE 9W 44.0 miles
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
1822 MULBERRY ST 44.2 miles
SCRANTON, PA 18510
235 MAIN ST 44.3 miles
DICKSON CITY, PA 18519
22-11 STATE RT 208 44.3 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 44.6 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
15-01 BROADWAY 44.9 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
On-site only 45.1 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
Greenridge Plaza, 1612 Nay Aug Avenue 45.2 miles
Scranton, PA 18509
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 45.4 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
3 W OLIVE ST URGENT CARE PLUS 45.4 miles
SCRANTON, PA 18508
11 HASTINGS DR 45.5 miles
BEACON, NY 12508
283 PIAGET AVE 45.6 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
521 MT PLEASANT DR, STE 202 45.7 miles
SCRANTON, PA 18503
1355 BROAD ST 45.7 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 45.8 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 45.8 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
18 LYONS MALL 45.9 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
193 Route 17 South 45.9 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
2232 PITTSTON AVE 45.9 miles
SCRANTON, PA 18505
222 Red School Ln 46.0 miles
Phillipsburg, PA 8865
1205 RT 22 46.0 miles
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 8865
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 46.0 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 46.1 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
1500 UHLER RD 46.1 miles
EASTON, PA 18040
1139 MAIN AVENUE 46.1 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
456 PROSPECT AVE 46.2 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 46.2 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 46.3 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
101 COVENTRY DR 46.5 miles
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 8865
411 COVENTRY CENTER DR BLDG400 46.5 miles
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 8865
648 N MAIN ST 46.5 miles
TAYLOR, PA 18517
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 46.6 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
49 Claremont Avenue, 46.7 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
59 ROUTE 22 46.7 miles
CLINTON, NJ 8809
215 OLD HOOK RD 46.9 miles
WESTWOOD, NJ 7675
680 Kinderkamack Rd, 47.0 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
261 Old Hook Rd, 47.1 miles
Westwood, NJ 7675
14 RALEIGH CT 47.1 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15 47.1 miles
Peekskill, NY 10566
557 BROAD ST 47.1 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
1980 CROMPOND RD 47.1 miles
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567
1700 SULLIVAN TRL 47.2 miles
EASTON, PA 18040
279 MAIN ST STE 200 47.8 miles
NEW PALTZ, NY 12561
808 S MAIN ST 47.9 miles
TAYLOR, PA 18517
99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200 47.9 miles
ORANGEBURG, NY 10962
25 South Broad Street, Suite 102 47.9 miles
Nazareth, PA 18064
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 48.0 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE 48.0 miles
NYACK, NY 10960
551 S STATE ST 48.1 miles
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411
184 ESSEX ST 48.3 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
100 TERMINAL DR 48.3 miles
AVOCA, PA 18641
7 FAWN RUN 48.4 miles
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579
982 Main Street, Suite 9 48.5 miles
Fishkill, NY 12524
1004 MAIN ST 48.5 miles
FISHKILL, NY 12524
385 Prospect Ave, 48.7 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
60 1ST ST 48.7 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 48.8 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 48.9 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
200 WESTAGE BUSINESS CTR STE 133 48.9 miles
FISHKILL, NY 12524
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 49.0 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
3601 Nazareth Rd, 49.0 miles
Easton, PA 18045
21 COMMERCE CIR 49.1 miles
MOUNT POCONO, PA 18344
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 49.2 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 49.2 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 49.3 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
160 PARIS AVE STE 1 49.4 miles
NORTHVALE, NJ 7647
178 FLOYD ST 49.4 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 49.4 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
229 S 22nd St, 49.5 miles
Easton, PA 18042
40 WASHINGTON AVE 49.5 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
71 UNION AVE STE 103 49.6 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 49.6 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
17 Sylvan St, 49.8 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
2461 NAZARETH RD 25th Street Shopping 49.8 miles
EASTON, PA 18045
1530 ROUTE 9 49.8 miles
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 49.8 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
560 NEW YORK AVE 49.9 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
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Important Information (Beware)
Some companies offering DNA Testing may sell cheap / INEXPENSIVE, in-home or laboratory DNA kits. Please be aware that these types of DNA testing products cannot be used in a court proceeding FOR paternity, immigration or family relationship determinations.
Accredited Drug Testing only utilizes certified DNA collection specialists at our Milford, PA DNA Testing Centers and AABB certified laboratories for DNA Testing which the test results may be utilized in child custody, child support, paternity or any other legal proceeding.
Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities nationwide and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities, 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.
Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests
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 ensures 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 ensure 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.
Accredited Drug Testing Recognized For DNA Expertise
Recently, Accredited Drug Testing and our company President and CEO, James A. Greer was consulted by the National Enquirer magazine regarding the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. Mr.Greer's comments were included in both the September 12th, 2016 edition and the January 2nd, 2017 edition of the National Enquirer.
Please note - Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. only utilizes American Association of Blood Bank (AABB) certified laboratories for DNA relationship testing. The AABB accreditation is the highest national standard applied to DNA testing laboratories.
Any DNA test which is conducted by a non- AABB laboratory will not be accepted in a court of law. Home kits and other types of non- AABB DNA testing, while inexpensive/cheap, are not reliable and will not be permitted in a legal proceeding.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, applies the highest standard to the entire DNA testing process, from the DNA specimen collection, to the chain of custody, the laboratory analysis and the confidential results reporting.
To schedule a DNA Test or for more information including fees, Please call (800) 221-4291
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DNA testing can be used for the following purposes
- Birth Certificate Modification
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- Adoption
- Wills/Insurance
- Immigration
DNA Paternity Testing
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 an alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing an AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing may be stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress-Free.
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 contains 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 an 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 that analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.
How to schedule a DNA Test?
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 within 3-5 business days.
On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing
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)
More DNA Testing FAQ
What is paternity?
Paternity means fatherhood. Paternity is established when a paternity testing laboratory uses genetic testing methods / DNA test, to demonstrate to a legal standard, that an alleged father is the biological father. Paternity is disproved when these same methods and standards demonstrate that an alleged father is not the biological father.
What is DNA testing?
DNA testing refers to the process of examining an individual's DNA markers for the purpose of genetic human identification and for determining the relationship between two people.
How accurate is DNA-Based paternity testing?
The DNA profiling method is an extremely accurate genetic testing method. It can absolutely determine if the man is not the biological father and reliably exclude him. DNA profiling can establish that the alleged father is the child's biological father with a probability of paternity of 99.99% or higher. Each year many individual clients, child support offices, attorneys, judges, and physicians choose Genetic Profiles as their source for information, guidance and testing services in order to determine paternity.
Are the results admissible in court?
Yes. The laboratory follows a strict chain-of-custody procedure which allows for court/legal admissibility.
Is the Lab accredited? Are the results reliable?
The DNA testing laboratory used by Genetic Profiles is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks(AABB)for the purpose of performing paternity (parentage) tests. Your paternity test will be processed by highly skilled and trained laboratory technicians. Every test is evaluated by a Ph.D. scientist with several years specializing in DNA genetic testing.
How long does it take to receive results from the paternity test?
It typically takes about 3-4 working days to complete the testing. In cases where the mother's sample is not included or when an abnormal/difficult sample is used, testing may require more time.
Are the paternity test results confidential?
Yes, The DNA test results are strictly confidential. They are released only to the adult persons who were tested and, as requested, to their authorized agents (e.g. attorneys).
How does DNA paternity testing work?
DNA analysis, which has proven to be a major advance in the field of paternity testing, involves the direct examination of the genetic material that a child inherited from its biological parents. DNA is located throughout the human body and in the same identical form. Thus, DNA in blood is the same as that in skin, cheek lining, muscle, bone, teeth and various other tissues. The DNA of a person is fully established at conception and remains totally constant throughout life. During the paternity testing process, the genetic characteristics of the child are first compared to those of its mother. Those characteristics in the child that cannot be found in the mother have been inherited from the biological father. If the tested man (alleged father) does not have the genetic characteristics necessary to be the biological father of the child, he is excluded. If the tested man's DNA does contain those genetic characteristics, then the probability that this man is the true biological father is calculated and reported by the laboratory.
What are some of the reasons DNA testing is conducted?
There are many legal and personal reasons that require DNA testing. Some of the more common include:
- peace of mind
- family medical concerns
- child support
- custody
- adoption
- citizenship/immigration
- inheritance/benefits (social security, insurance, etc.)
- crime scene analysis (forensic testing)
Can I do anything to alter the results of the test?
No, you can not alter the results of a test. Medication, drugs, alcohol, food, age or lifestyle cannot alter the DNA pattern within an individual.
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
DNA Testing
DNA testing, also known as genetic testing, involves examining an individual's DNA to identify genetic differences or mutations that may be indicative of certain conditions or diseases. It is a powerful tool used in a variety of contexts, from medical diagnostics and forensic analysis to genealogy and ancestry exploration.
Types of DNA Tests
- Diagnostic Testing: Used to confirm or rule out a specific genetic disorder. It is often conducted when a particular condition is suspected based on physical symptoms.
- Carrier Testing: This type of test is useful for individuals who may carry a gene for a genetic disorder. It is particularly important for couples considering starting a family.
- Prenatal Testing: Performed during pregnancy to assess the health of a fetus. It can detect conditions like Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, or other genetic disorders.
- Forensic Testing: Used in legal contexts to identify individuals in criminal cases or to settle disputes in paternity cases.
- Ancestry Testing: Provides insights into one's ethnic background and genealogical roots. This test can help individuals understand their family history and origins.
Applications of DNA Testing
- Medical Diagnosis: Helps in diagnosing genetic diseases and conditions, allowing for targeted treatment plans.
- Paternity and Family Relationship Analysis: Determines biological relationships between individuals, often used in custody cases and inheritance claims.
- Personalized Medicine: Assists in selecting the most effective therapies based on an individual’s genetic profile.
- Crime Solving: Aids law enforcement in identifying suspects or victims using genetic evidence.
Advantages of DNA Testing
DNA testing provides several benefits:
- Accurate Diagnosis: Enhances the accuracy of medical diagnoses and the efficacy of treatment strategies.
- Early Detection: Facilitates the early detection of predispositions to diseases, potentially leading to preventative measures or early interventions.
- Family Planning: Offers critical information for prospective parents concerning genetic disorders that could be passed on to offspring.
Limitations and Ethical Considerations
Despite its many applications, DNA testing raises important ethical and privacy concerns:
- Privacy Concerns: Handling and protection of genetic data is critical as it contains sensitive information about an individual’s health and predisposition to diseases.
- Potential for Discrimination: There is a risk of genetic discrimination by employers or insurers based on an individual’s genetic information.
- Emotional Impact: The results from DNA testing can have significant emotional implications for individuals and families, particularly when revealing unexpected or distressing information.
In conclusion, while DNA testing offers profound insights into genetics and has transformative potential across various fields, it must be approached with caution, respecting ethical standards and privacy laws to safeguard individuals’ rights and well-being.
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Local Area Info: Milford, Pennsylvania
Milford is a borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat. Its population was 1,021 at the 2010 census. Located on the upper Delaware River, Milford is part of the New York metropolitan area.
The area along the Delaware River had long been settled by the Lenape, an Algonquian-speaking indigenous tribe that lived in the mid-Atlantic coastal areas, including western Long Island, and along this river at the time of European colonization. The English also called the people the Delaware, after the river they named after one of their colonial leaders.
Milford was founded in 1796 after the American Revolutionary War as a United States settlement on the Delaware River by Judge John Biddis, one of Pennsylvania's first four circuit judges. He named the settlement after his ancestral home in Wales.