DNA Testing Woodbury, NY
DNA Testing Woodbury, NY
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing at local testing centers in Woodbury, NY and surrounding areas. Our Woodbury, NY 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 Woodbury, NY area are located within minutes of your home or office.
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 1.9 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101 1.9 miles
Plainview, NY 11803
100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309 2.0 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
1117 OLD COUNTRY RD 2.3 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
4 MIRIAM LN 2.6 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
2 CEDARTREE LN 3.0 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 3.0 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
21 E 23RD ST 3.5 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205 3.7 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
100 E OLD COUNTRY RD 3.9 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
55 E OLD COUNTRY RD 4.0 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
1445 NEW YORK AVE 4.0 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
180 10TH ST 4.3 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
4900 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 5.6 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
51 Walnut Ave E 5.7 miles
Farmingdale, NY 11735
4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 100 5.9 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
4276 Hempstead Turnpike, 5.9 miles
Bethpage, NY 11714
175 E Main Street Suite 105, 6.1 miles
Huntington, NY 11743
3276 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 6.2 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
3601 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE E 405 6.4 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
3000 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 316 6.6 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
4 ROBIN CT 7.1 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
1610 OLD COUNTRY RD 7.6 miles
WESTBURY, NY 11590
1919 Hempstead Tpke 7.7 miles
East Meadows, NY 11554
1620 FRONT ST 7.8 miles
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
1940 DEER PARK AVE 8.0 miles
DEER PARK, NY 11729
618 Broadway 8.2 miles
Amityville, NY 11701
PO Box 1693 8.7 miles
West Babylon, NY 11704
1400 WANTAGH AVE STE 102 8.7 miles
WANTAGH, NY 11793
656 N WELLWOOD AVE STE 208A 8.7 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
1350 Deer Park Ave, 9.0 miles
North Babylon, NY 11703
4900 Merrick Road, Southgate S, 2nd Floor 9.0 miles
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
320 LAUREL RD 9.0 miles
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
365 BROADWAY 9.1 miles
AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
649 COMMACK RD 9.2 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
One Expressway Plaza, Suite 116 9.2 miles
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
51 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD 9.3 miles
UNIONDALE, NY 11553
6277 JERICHO TPKE 9.5 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
910 ROUTE 109 9.8 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
156 First Street, Lower Level 9.9 miles
Mineola, NY 11501
465 WILLIS AVE 9.9 miles
WILLISTON PARK, NY 11596
41 VERONICA LN 10.0 miles
NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703
2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 10.0 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 10.0 miles
Commack, NY 11725
184 S 1ST ST 10.0 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
142 RALPH AVE 10.3 miles
BABYLON, NY 11702
27 ATTORNEY ST APT 2F 10.4 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
300 OLD COUNTRY RD, STE 91 10.4 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
2982 MERRICK RD 10.4 miles
BELLMORE, NY 11710
391B Fulton Avenue, 10.4 miles
Hempstead, NY 11550
990 STEWART AVE LOWER LEVEL 30 10.5 miles
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
520 Franklin Ave, Suite 104 10.5 miles
Garden City, NY 11530
250 FULTON AVE STE 407 10.7 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
2 MAIN ST 10.8 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
292 HERRICKS RD 10.8 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
500 West Main Street, 10.9 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
2209 Merrick Rd, 2nd floor 11.0 miles
Merrick, NY 11566
On Site Only 11.5 miles
West Islip, NY 11795
111 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 121 11.6 miles
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552
47 MOREWOOD DR 12.0 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
2001 MARCUS AVE STE N215 12.1 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
1165 Northern Blvd, Suite 404 12.2 miles
Manhasset, NY 11030
2001 Marcus Ave, Suite 98W, Lobby Level 12.4 miles
Lake Success, NY 11042
101 South Bergen Place, 2nd Floor 12.4 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
820 JERICHO TPKE 12.6 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 71 Douth Bayview Ave. 12.6 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
1000 NORTHERN BLVD STE 135 12.6 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
9 HOWELLS RD 12.7 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
onsite for POH only 12.7 miles
Brightwaters, NY 11718
1 KINGS HWY 13.0 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 13.1 miles
Hauppauge, NY 11788
2360 GRAND AVE 13.1 miles
BALDWIN, NY 11510
57 E MAIN ST 13.2 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
265 Jericho Turnpike, 13.3 miles
Floral Park, NY 11001
41 BRENTWOOD RD 13.5 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
235 LITCHFIELD AVE 2ND FL 13.6 miles
ELMONT, NY 11003
165 NORTH VILLAGE AVE 13.8 miles
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
165 North Village Avenue, Suite 103 13.8 miles
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
8 Saxon Avenue, Suite D, 13.9 miles
Bay Shore, NY 11706
488 GREAT NECK RD STE 300 13.9 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
252-20 NORTHERN BLVD STE 210 14.2 miles
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
2 BROOKSITE DR 14.2 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
585 MERRICK RD 15.2 miles
LYNBROOK, NY 11563
222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107 15.3 miles
Smithtown, NY 11787
On Site Only 15.5 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
10A KEMP CT 15.5 miles
EAST ISLIP, NY 11730
30 JEROME ST 15.7 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Building 125 150th St and 147th Ave 15.7 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
147th St and 150th Ave, Bldg 125 JFK International Airport 15.7 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL 15.8 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
3001 EXPRESS DR N STE 200C 16.6 miles
ISLANDIA, NY 11749
21714 MERRICK BLVD 16.8 miles
LAURELTON, NY 11413
15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 17.1 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
80 Mill River Street, 17.4 miles
Stamford, CT 6902
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 17.4 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Onsite Only 17.7 miles
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
1 CORPORATE DR LOWER LEVEL 1 17.7 miles
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
3279 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY 17.8 miles
RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 17.8 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
1690 WASHINGTON AVE STE A 17.8 miles
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 18.2 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 18.2 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 18.2 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 18.3 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
3665 E TREMONT AVE 18.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
3000 SUMMER ST 18.5 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6905
4161 Kissena Blvd, Suite 25, Concourse level 18.9 miles
Flushing, NY 11355
557 Post Rd, 18.9 miles
Darien, CT 6820
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 18.9 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 19.0 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
222 ROCKAWAY TPKE 19.0 miles
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
222 Rockaway Turnpike, Suite 5 19.0 miles
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 19.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
484 POST RD 19.0 miles
DARIEN, CT 6820
2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8 19.1 miles
STONY BROOK, NY 11790
146 WILLOW WOOD DR 19.1 miles
OAKDALE, NY 11769
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 19.2 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
4830 SUNRISE HWY 19.5 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 19.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
JFK Airport Bldg 75, STE 247/249 20.0 miles
Jamaica, NY 11430
JFK INTL AIRPORT STE 14, BLDG 14A 20.0 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
JFK International Airport Bldg 22 20.0 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 20.0 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
203 UNION AVE 20.0 miles
HOLBROOK, NY 11741
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 20.2 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
The Bayview Building, 233 Montauk Highway 20.6 miles
West Sayville, NY 11796
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 20.6 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
1790 RANDALL AVE 20.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
4681 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY 20.6 miles
HOLBROOK, NY 11741
12 N 7TH AVE 20.6 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 20.7 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
111-16 JAMAICA AVE 20.7 miles
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
69-12 AUSTIN ST 20.8 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 20.9 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
23 Technology Dr., Suite 2 20.9 miles
East Setauket, NY 11733
13355 LEFFERTS BLVD 20.9 miles
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
160 MIDDLE RD 21.1 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 21.3 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
333 CANDEE AVE APT 8D 21.3 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 21.3 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
35 MARLIN RD 21.4 miles
CENTEREACH, NY 11720
8217 WOODHAVEN BLVD 21.5 miles
GLENDALE, NY 11385
15 N BROADWAY STE D 21.8 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
656 E FORDHAM RD 21.9 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
40 08 Forley St, 21.9 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
8212 151ST AVE 22.0 miles
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 22.0 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 22.0 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza 22.3 miles
East Setauket, NY 11733
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 22.4 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
235 Boyle Rd, 22.4 miles
Selden, NY 11784
280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 22.5 miles
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
359 N Central Ave 22.5 miles
Hartsdale, NY 10530
6311 QUEENS BLVD 22.5 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 22.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
7301 GRAND AVE 22.8 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
69-16 METROPOLITAN AVE 22.8 miles
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
346 MAIN AVE 23.0 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
346 MAIN AVE STE B 23.0 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
82 12TH AVE 23.1 miles
HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742
4275 65TH PL 23.1 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
Onsite Only 23.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11208
1660 ROUTE 112 STE E 23.3 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
25-15 STEINWAY ST 23.3 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 23.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
325 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD STE C 23.4 miles
SELDEN, NY 11784
6655 FRESH POND RD 23.5 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
66 - 17 Fresh Pond Rd, 23.5 miles
Ridgewood, NY 11385
1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor 23.5 miles
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 23.5 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 23.5 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
1743 N OCEAN AVE 23.5 miles
MEDFORD, NY 11763
3014 37th St, 23.6 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
1723 N OCEAN AVE, STE D 23.6 miles
MEDFORD, NY 11763
5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314 23.8 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATI, NY 11776
297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 23.8 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 23.9 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 23.9 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 24.0 miles
White Plains, NY 10607
4876 BROADWAY 24.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
607 Main Ave 24.2 miles
Norwalk, CT 6851
970 N Broadway, Ste 205 24.2 miles
Yonkers, NY 10701
1034 N BROADWAY 24.3 miles
YONKERS, NY 10701
37 BEACH AVE 24.4 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
109 AUDUBON AVE 24.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
18 TERRELL ST 24.6 miles
PATCHOGUE, NY 11772
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Onsite Only #1R 24.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
31-00 47TH AVENUE 24.8 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
1850 ROUTE 112 24.9 miles
CORAM, NY 11727
475 E MAIN ST 2ND FL 24.9 miles
PATCHOGUE, NY 11772
160 N CENTRAL AVE 24.9 miles
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
Brookhaven Professional Park, 285 Sills Road, Building 8, Su 25.0 miles
East Patchogue, NY 11772
962 MADISON ST APT 1 25.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
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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 Woodbury, NY 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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