Union, WA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total):

Median Age: 68.3 years

Median Rent:

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Union: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.7%

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Union, Washington as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Union is 297 to 1.>

Elevation:

Land Area:

Zip Codes: 98592

Races:
      White alone - 554 - 87.8%
      Two or more races - 29 - 4.6%
      American Indian alone - 19 - 3.0%
      Hispanic - 16 - 2.5%
      Asian alone - 8 - 1.3%
      Other race alone - 3 - 0.5%
      Black alone - 2 - 0.3%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing at local testing centers in Union, WA and surrounding areas. Our Union, WA 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 Union, WA area are located within minutes of your home or office.

5501 NE 109th Ct Ste E 3.4 miles

5501 NE 109th Ct Ste E
Vancouver, WA 98662
Categories: Vancouver WA

18706 NE 92ND AVE 3.5 miles

18706 NE 92ND AVE
BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604
Categories: BATTLE GROUND WA

9430 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR 3.8 miles

9430 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR
VANCOUVER, WA 98662
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

9330 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR STE 201 3.9 miles

9330 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR STE 201
VANCOUVER, WA 98662
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

2105 NE 129TH ST STE 107 4.8 miles

2105 NE 129TH ST STE 107
VANCOUVER, WA 98686
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

4421 NE ST JOHNS RD 5.7 miles

4421 NE ST JOHNS RD
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

9106 NE HIGHWAY 99 STE F 5.7 miles

9106 NE HIGHWAY 99 STE F
VANCOUVER, WA 98665
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

505 NORTHEAST 8TH AVE 5.8 miles

505 NORTHEAST 8TH AVE
VANCOUVER, WA 98664
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL 6.1 miles

400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL
VANCOUVER, WA 98664
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

11504 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD STE C1 6.1 miles

11504 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD STE C1
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

11818 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD Ste 408 6.2 miles

11818 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD Ste 408
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

8614 E Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 120 6.2 miles

8614 E Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 120
Vancouver, WA 98664
Categories: Vancouver WA

315 SE STONE MILL DR STE 200 6.2 miles

315 SE STONE MILL DR STE 200
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

14001 SE 1ST ST 6.3 miles

14001 SE 1ST ST
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

3305 MAIN ST Ste 111 7.3 miles

3305 MAIN ST Ste 111
VANCOUVER, WA 98663
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

10350 N VANCOUVER WAY 9.7 miles

10350 N VANCOUVER WAY
PORTLAND, OR 97217
Categories: PORTLAND OR

6645 NE 78TH CT STE C10 9.8 miles

6645 NE 78TH CT STE C10
PORTLAND, OR 97218
Categories: PORTLAND OR

12003 NE AINSWORTH CIR STE 103 10.0 miles

12003 NE AINSWORTH CIR STE 103
PORTLAND, OR 97220
Categories: PORTLAND OR

12518 NE AIRPORT WAY STE 110 10.3 miles

12518 NE AIRPORT WAY STE 110
PORTLAND, OR 97230
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1350 NE 122ND AVE 12.3 miles

1350 NE 122ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97230
Categories: PORTLAND OR

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 300A 12.9 miles

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 300A
PORTLAND, OR 97217
Categories: PORTLAND OR

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 500 12.9 miles

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 500
PORTLAND, OR 97217
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1225 NE 2ND AVE 13.3 miles

1225 NE 2ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97232
Categories: PORTLAND OR

22262 NE GLISAN ST 13.6 miles

22262 NE GLISAN ST
GRESHAM, OR 97030
Categories: GRESHAM OR

1750 NW NAITO PKWY STE 100 13.7 miles

1750 NW NAITO PKWY STE 100
PORTLAND, OR 97209
Categories: PORTLAND OR

9111 SE SAINT HELENS ST 13.7 miles

9111 SE SAINT HELENS ST
CLACKAMAS, OR 97015
Categories: CLACKAMAS OR

18750 SE STARK ST 13.8 miles

18750 SE STARK ST
PORTLAND, OR 97233
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1991 Upshur Street Ste AA 13.8 miles

1991 Upshur Street Ste AA
Portland, OR 97209
Categories: Portland OR

2230 NW Pettygrove Street, Suite 130 14.2 miles

2230 NW Pettygrove Street, Suite 130
Portland, OR 97210
Categories: Portland OR

714 SW WASHINGTON ST 14.5 miles

714 SW WASHINGTON ST
PORTLAND, OR 97205
Categories: PORTLAND OR

800 SW 13TH AVE 14.7 miles

800 SW 13TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97205
Categories: PORTLAND OR

1217 NE BURNSIDE RD STE 202 15.5 miles

1217 NE BURNSIDE RD STE 202
GRESHAM, OR 97030
Categories: GRESHAM OR

2802 SE STEELE ST STE 3 16.1 miles

2802 SE STEELE ST STE 3
PORTLAND, OR 97202
Categories: PORTLAND OR

2850 SE POWELL VALLEY RD Ste 104 16.6 miles

2850 SE POWELL VALLEY RD Ste 104
GRESHAM, OR 97080
Categories: GRESHAM OR

500 N COLUMBIA RIVER HWY 16.6 miles

500 N COLUMBIA RIVER HWY
SAINT HELENS, OR 97051
Categories: SAINT HELENS OR

9200 SE 91st Ave, Suite 310 17.5 miles

9200 SE 91st Ave, Suite 310
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Categories: Happy Valley OR

9555 SW BARNES RD STE 350 17.6 miles

9555 SW BARNES RD STE 350
PORTLAND, OR 97225
Categories: PORTLAND OR

10940 SW BARNES RD 17.8 miles

10940 SW BARNES RD
PORTLAND, OR 97225
Categories: PORTLAND OR

11790 SW Barnes Road, Building A, Suite 360 17.9 miles

11790 SW Barnes Road, Building A, Suite 360
Portland, OR 97225
Categories: Portland OR

4802 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD UNIT A 18.3 miles

4802 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD UNIT A
PORTLAND, OR 97225
Categories: PORTLAND OR

16126 SE Hally Valley Town Ctr Dr Ste 201 18.3 miles

16126 SE Hally Valley Town Ctr Dr Ste 201
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Categories: Happy Valley OR

10150 SE 32ND AVE 18.5 miles

10150 SE 32ND AVE
MILWAUKIE, OR 97222
Categories: MILWAUKIE OR

15455 NW GREENBRIER PKWY ste 130 18.8 miles

15455 NW GREENBRIER PKWY ste 130
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

11800 SE 82ND AVE 18.9 miles

11800 SE 82ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97086
Categories: PORTLAND OR

10951 SE 21ST AVE 18.9 miles

10951 SE 21ST AVE
MILWAUKIE, OR 97222
Categories: MILWAUKIE OR

1815 NW 169TH PL 19.1 miles

1815 NW 169TH PL
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

11211 SE SUNNYSIDE RD 19.1 miles

11211 SE SUNNYSIDE RD
CLACKAMAS, OR 97015
Categories: CLACKAMAS OR

9290 SE SUNNYBROOK BLVD STE 220 19.4 miles

9290 SE SUNNYBROOK BLVD STE 220
CLACKAMAS, OR 97015
Categories: CLACKAMAS OR

2225 NW TOWN CENTER DR 19.5 miles

2225 NW TOWN CENTER DR
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

1881 NW 185TH AVE 19.6 miles

1881 NW 185TH AVE
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

18610 NW CORNELL RD STE 204 19.6 miles

18610 NW CORNELL RD STE 204
HILLSBORO, OR 97124
Categories: HILLSBORO OR

4915 SW GRIFFITH DR STE 210 19.6 miles

4915 SW GRIFFITH DR STE 210
BEAVERTON, OR 97005
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

PO BOX 12 19.9 miles

PO BOX 12
BEAVERTON, OR 97075
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

6950 SW 105TH AVE 20.1 miles

6950 SW 105TH AVE
BEAVERTON, OR 97008
Categories: BEAVERTON OR

11140 SW BARBUR BLVD STE 101 20.3 miles

11140 SW BARBUR BLVD STE 101
PORTLAND, OR 97219
Categories: PORTLAND OR

11625 SW Camden Ln 20.5 miles

11625 SW Camden Ln
Beaverton, OR 97008
Categories: Beaverton OR

17175 SW TUALATIN VALLEY HWY STE A 21.0 miles

17175 SW TUALATIN VALLEY HWY STE A
ALOHA, OR 97006
Categories: ALOHA OR

10200 SW GREENBURG RD 2 21.6 miles

10200 SW GREENBURG RD 2
PORTLAND, OR 97223
Categories: PORTLAND OR

4000 KRUSE WAY PL BLDG 2 SUITE # 160 22.2 miles

4000 KRUSE WAY PL BLDG 2 SUITE # 160
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Categories: LAKE OSWEGO OR

17050 PILKINGTON RD, SUITE 220 23.1 miles

17050 PILKINGTON RD, SUITE 220
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Categories: LAKE OSWEGO OR

6405 ROSEWOOD ST STE B 23.3 miles

6405 ROSEWOOD ST STE B
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Categories: LAKE OSWEGO OR

17649 65TH AVE 23.4 miles

17649 65TH AVE
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Categories: LAKE OSWEGO OR

7587 SW MOHAWK ST 25.0 miles

7587 SW MOHAWK ST
TUALATIN, OR 97062
Categories: TUALATIN OR

17055 RUBEN LN 25.1 miles

17055 RUBEN LN
SANDY, OR 97055
Categories: SANDY OR

25749 SW CANYON CREEK RD STE 600 27.9 miles

25749 SW CANYON CREEK RD STE 600
WILSONVILLE, OR 97070
Categories: WILSONVILLE OR

703 SE 1ST AVE 31.4 miles

703 SE 1ST AVE
CANBY, OR 97013
Categories: CANBY OR

130 SW 2ND AVE STE 101 31.8 miles

130 SW 2ND AVE STE 101
CANBY, OR 97013
Categories: CANBY OR

1001 PROVIDENCE DR 33.3 miles

1001 PROVIDENCE DR
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

2880 HAYES ST 34.1 miles

2880 HAYES ST
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

1230 7TH AVE 34.5 miles

1230 7TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Categories: LONGVIEW WA

501 VILLA RD 34.5 miles

501 VILLA RD
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

804 ALLEN ST STE 1 34.5 miles

804 ALLEN ST STE 1
KELSO, WA 98626
Categories: KELSO WA

115 S LINCOLN ST 35.2 miles

115 S LINCOLN ST
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

1475 MOUNT HOOD AVE 41.0 miles

1475 MOUNT HOOD AVE
WOODBURN, OR 97071
Categories: WOODBURN OR

1290 YOUNG ST 42.1 miles

1290 YOUNG ST
WOODBURN, OR 97071
Categories: WOODBURN OR

254 NE NORTON LN 46.1 miles

254 NE NORTON LN
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

2700 SE STRATUS AVE 46.2 miles

2700 SE STRATUS AVE
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

2435 NE CUMULUS AVE STE B 46.2 miles

2435 NE CUMULUS AVE STE B
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

1275 NW ADAMS ST STE D 46.4 miles

1275 NW ADAMS ST STE D
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

917 11TH ST Ste 200 49.6 miles

917 11TH ST Ste 200
HOOD RIVER, OR 97031
Categories: HOOD RIVER OR

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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 Union, WA 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

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. 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

  1. Medical Diagnosis: Helps in diagnosing genetic diseases and conditions, allowing for targeted treatment plans.
  2. Paternity and Family Relationship Analysis: Determines biological relationships between individuals, often used in custody cases and inheritance claims.
  3. Personalized Medicine: Assists in selecting the most effective therapies based on an individual’s genetic profile.
  4. 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: UnionsWA

UnionsWA is the peak Trades and Labour Council in Western Australia. It represents over 30 affiliated unions, which have over 150,000 members in Western Australia. The Council is affiliated with the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).

In April 2000, the Trades & Labor Council of Western Australia became simply UnionsWA, to coincide with the consolidation of various union based operations within Western Australia and the opening of "Unity House" on May Day, 2000.

1947 - It continued in this guise for another twenty years when, in 1947, the name was changed once more, this time to the Trade Unions Industrial Council (ALP, WA) to more accurately delineate its trade union role from the political motives of the labour movement.

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Population (total):

Median Age: 68.3 years

Median Rent:

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Union: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.7%

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Washington and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Union, Washington as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Union is 297 to 1.>

Elevation:

Land Area:

Zip Codes: 98592

Races:
      White alone - 554 - 87.8%
      Two or more races - 29 - 4.6%
      American Indian alone - 19 - 3.0%
      Hispanic - 16 - 2.5%
      Asian alone - 8 - 1.3%
      Other race alone - 3 - 0.5%
      Black alone - 2 - 0.3%

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