Berkeley, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 122,324 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +19.1%

Median Age: 30.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,627.

Ancestries: Ancestries: European (5.2%), German (3.4%), Irish (3.2%), English (3.0%), Italian (2.8%), American (2.6%).

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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)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Berkeley, CA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Berkeley, CA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Berkeley, CA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Berkeley, CA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

2450 ASHBY AVE 1.3 miles

2450 ASHBY AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
Categories: BERKELEY CA

2505 BATAAN ST STE O 1.4 miles

2505 BATAAN ST STE O
OAKLAND, CA 94607
Categories: OAKLAND CA

2850 7TH ST STE 100 1.6 miles

2850 7TH ST STE 100
BERKELEY, CA 94710
Categories: BERKELEY CA

6001 SHELLMOUND ST STE 850 2.5 miles

6001 SHELLMOUND ST STE 850
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
Categories: EMERYVILLE CA

4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910 3.3 miles

4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Categories: OAKLAND CA

3701 BROADWAY FL 5 3.3 miles

3701 BROADWAY FL 5
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Categories: OAKLAND CA

3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110 3.5 miles

3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Categories: OAKLAND CA

350 HAWTHORNE AVE 3.5 miles

350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Categories: OAKLAND CA

1517 GRAND AVE 3.7 miles

1517 GRAND AVE
PIEDMONT, CA 94611
Categories: PIEDMONT CA

1700 BROADWAY STE 310 4.5 miles

1700 BROADWAY STE 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612
Categories: OAKLAND CA

384 EMBARCADERO W 5.3 miles

384 EMBARCADERO W
OAKLAND, CA 94607
Categories: OAKLAND CA

3726 BARRETT AVE 5.6 miles

3726 BARRETT AVE
RICHMOND, CA 94805
Categories: RICHMOND CA

120 BROADWAY STE 23 5.8 miles

120 BROADWAY STE 23
RICHMOND, CA 94804
Categories: RICHMOND CA

901 NEVIN AVE BLDG B FLOOR 1 6.6 miles

901 NEVIN AVE BLDG B FLOOR 1
RICHMOND, CA 94801
Categories: RICHMOND CA

4749 SURREY LN 6.6 miles

4749 SURREY LN
EL SOBRANTE, CA 94803
Categories: EL SOBRANTE CA

2000 VALE RD 6.7 miles

2000 VALE RD
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
Categories: SAN PABLO CA

2425 CHURCH LN 7.1 miles

2425 CHURCH LN
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
Categories: SAN PABLO CA

2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A 7.7 miles

2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A
ALAMEDA, CA 94501
Categories: ALAMEDA CA

2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D 7.8 miles

2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D
Alameda, CA 94501
Categories: Alameda CA

2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 203 8.0 miles

2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 203
RICHMOND, CA 94806
Categories: RICHMOND CA

49 DRUMM ST 8.6 miles

49 DRUMM ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

26 CALIFORNIA ST 8.6 miles

26 CALIFORNIA ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

24 WILLIE MAYS PLZ 9.0 miles

24 WILLIE MAYS PLZ
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

580 MARKET ST STE 100 9.0 miles

580 MARKET ST STE 100
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

845 JACKSON ST 9.1 miles

845 JACKSON ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

7817 OAKPORT ST 9.7 miles

7817 OAKPORT ST
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

900 HYDE ST 9.7 miles

900 HYDE ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR 9.7 miles

7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

401 ROLAND WAY STE 205 9.7 miles

401 ROLAND WAY STE 205
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

2 CONNECTICUT ST STE 1 10.0 miles

2 CONNECTICUT ST STE 1
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 115 10.1 miles

500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 115
Hercules, CA 94547
Categories: Hercules CA

601 VAN NESS AVE Ste 2008 10.2 miles

601 VAN NESS AVE Ste 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

2300 SUTTER ST STE 102 10.8 miles

2300 SUTTER ST STE 102
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

Castro & Duboce St, South Tower Ste 160A 10.8 miles

Castro & Duboce St, South Tower Ste 160A
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

2201 Post St, 10.9 miles

2201 Post St,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Categories: San Francisco CA

520 6TH ST 10.9 miles

520 6TH ST
RODEO, CA 94572
Categories: RODEO CA

200 MUIR RD Hacienda Bldg, 1st Floor 11.2 miles

200 MUIR RD Hacienda Bldg, 1st Floor
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

2198 15th St, 11.4 miles

2198 15th St,
San Francisco, CA 94114
Categories: San Francisco CA

SFIA Terminal 2 11.4 miles

SFIA Terminal 2
San Francisco, CA 94125
Categories: San Francisco CA

On-site only 11.5 miles

On-site only
San Francisco, CA 94124
Categories: San Francisco CA

609 GREGORY LN STE 100 11.7 miles

609 GREGORY LN STE 100
PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
Categories: PLEASANT HILL CA

3555 CESAR CHAVEZ 11.8 miles

3555 CESAR CHAVEZ
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

1981 N BROADWAY Ste 190 11.8 miles

1981 N BROADWAY Ste 190
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

1425 S MAIN ST 11.8 miles

1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

3237 ALHAMBRA AVE STE 2 11.8 miles

3237 ALHAMBRA AVE STE 2
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180 12.1 miles

1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

401 Gregory Ln, Ste 146 12.1 miles

401 Gregory Ln, Ste 146
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Categories: Pleasant Hill CA

827 ARNOLD DR STE 70 12.2 miles

827 ARNOLD DR STE 70
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

505 PARNASSUS AVE Ste 896 12.6 miles

505 PARNASSUS AVE Ste 896
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

1805 ARNOLD DR 12.7 miles

1805 ARNOLD DR
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

108 LA CASA VIA, STE 105 12.8 miles

108 LA CASA VIA, STE 105
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

2587 MERCED ST 12.9 miles

2587 MERCED ST
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

13939 E 14TH ST 13.1 miles

13939 E 14TH ST
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

2280 DIAMOND BLVD STE 520 13.7 miles

2280 DIAMOND BLVD STE 520
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

320 LENNON LN FL 2 13.8 miles

320 LENNON LN FL 2
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

101 CASA BUENA DR 13.8 miles

101 CASA BUENA DR
CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Categories: CORTE MADERA CA

25 BELLAM BLVD STE 101 14.2 miles

25 BELLAM BLVD STE 101
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
Categories: SAN RAFAEL CA

2 FIFER AVE STE 130 14.2 miles

2 FIFER AVE STE 130
CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Categories: CORTE MADERA CA

2090 COMMERCE AVE 14.2 miles

2090 COMMERCE AVE
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2231 GALAXY CT 14.3 miles

2231 GALAXY CT
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2042 Columbus Pkwy, 15.0 miles

2042 Columbus Pkwy,
Benicia, CA 94510
Categories: Benicia CA

2425 East Street, Suite 6 15.1 miles

2425 East Street, Suite 6
Concord, CA 94520
Categories: Concord CA

2540 EAST ST 15.1 miles

2540 EAST ST
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2477 PACHECO ST 15.2 miles

2477 PACHECO ST
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

1220 S ELISEO DR 15.2 miles

1220 S ELISEO DR
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

1100 ROSE DR ste 140 15.2 miles

1100 ROSE DR ste 140
BENICIA, CA 94510
Categories: BENICIA CA

1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 101 15.2 miles

1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 101
Greenbrae, CA 94904
Categories: Greenbrae CA

1321 S ELISEO DR 1ST FL 15.2 miles

1321 S ELISEO DR 1ST FL
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

250 BON AIR RD 15.4 miles

250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101, 15.8 miles

20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101,
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Categories: Castro Valley CA

243 GEORGIA ST STE B 15.9 miles

243 GEORGIA ST STE B
VALLEJO, CA 94590
Categories: VALLEJO CA

1125 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD STE N 16.4 miles

1125 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD STE N
KENTFIELD, CA 94904
Categories: KENTFIELD CA

17 Tennessee St 16.5 miles

17 Tennessee St
Vallejo, CA 94590
Categories: Vallejo CA

538 STONE RD STE G 16.5 miles

538 STONE RD STE G
BENICIA, CA 94510
Categories: BENICIA CA

3 S LINDEN AVE 16.9 miles

3 S LINDEN AVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
Categories: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA

1900 SULLIVAN AVE 17.0 miles

1900 SULLIVAN AVE
DALY CITY, CA 94015
Categories: DALY CITY CA

International Terminal Level 3 A Side 17.4 miles

International Terminal Level 3 A Side
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

5167 CLAYTON RD STE H 17.7 miles

5167 CLAYTON RD STE H
CONCORD, CA 94521
Categories: CONCORD CA

975 SERENO DR 17.8 miles

975 SERENO DR
VALLEJO, CA 94589
Categories: VALLEJO CA

24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3 17.8 miles

24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3
HAYWARD, CA 94544
Categories: HAYWARD CA

2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108 18.0 miles

2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

300 HOSPITAL DR 18.0 miles

300 HOSPITAL DR
VALLEJO, CA 94589
Categories: VALLEJO CA

6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142 18.2 miles

6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140 18.2 miles

5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

99 MONTECILLO RD MOB 1 18.6 miles

99 MONTECILLO RD MOB 1
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
Categories: SAN RAFAEL CA

801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212 18.7 miles

801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
Categories: SAN BRUNO CA

26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32 18.7 miles

26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

27200 CALAROGA AVE 19.3 miles

27200 CALAROGA AVE
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

1663 ROLLINS RD 19.8 miles

1663 ROLLINS RD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

1501 TROUSDALE DR 20.1 miles

1501 TROUSDALE DR
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400 20.2 miles

1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

29000 HESPERIAN BLVD 20.4 miles

29000 HESPERIAN BLVD
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

60 N EL CAMINO REAL 20.5 miles

60 N EL CAMINO REAL
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Categories: SAN MATEO CA

3555 WHIPPLE RD 21.1 miles

3555 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
Categories: UNION CITY CA

7667 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD 21.7 miles

7667 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD
DUBLIN, CA 94568
Categories: DUBLIN CA

1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD, STE 102 22.0 miles

1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD, STE 102
FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
Categories: FOSTER CITY CA

180 ROWLAND WAY 22.1 miles

180 ROWLAND WAY
NOVATO, CA 94945
Categories: NOVATO CA

1001 PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HWY STE B 22.3 miles

1001 PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HWY STE B
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 110 22.4 miles

5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 110
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Categories: Pleasanton CA

3774 RAILROAD AVE STE C 22.6 miles

3774 RAILROAD AVE STE C
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

7601 STONERIDGE DR FL 1 22.7 miles

7601 STONERIDGE DR FL 1
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

33077 ALVARADO NILES RD 23.0 miles

33077 ALVARADO NILES RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
Categories: UNION CITY CA

33560 ALVARADO NILES RD 23.3 miles

33560 ALVARADO NILES RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
Categories: UNION CITY CA

1901 RAILROAD AVE STE B 23.4 miles

1901 RAILROAD AVE STE B
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

222 W 39TH AVE 23.6 miles

222 W 39TH AVE
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
Categories: SAN MATEO CA

4847 HOPYARD RD STE 4-424 23.7 miles

4847 HOPYARD RD STE 4-424
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

1251 CALIFORNIA AVE STE 600 23.9 miles

1251 CALIFORNIA AVE STE 600
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

125 SHOREWAY RD STE A 24.3 miles

125 SHOREWAY RD STE A
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
Categories: SAN CARLOS CA

5635 W LAS POSITAS BLVD 24.5 miles

5635 W LAS POSITAS BLVD
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

4000 DUBLIN BLVD STE 150 24.9 miles

4000 DUBLIN BLVD STE 150
DUBLIN, CA 94568
Categories: DUBLIN CA

3128 SANTA RITA RD 24.9 miles

3128 SANTA RITA RD
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

2339 BUCHANAN RD 24.9 miles

2339 BUCHANAN RD
ANTIOCH, CA 94509
Categories: ANTIOCH CA

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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

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Berkeley, California

Berkeley (/?b??rkli/ BURK-lee) is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California. It is named after the 18th-century Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. The 2010 census recorded a population of 112,580.

Berkeley is home to the oldest campus in the University of California system, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is managed and operated by the University. It also has the Graduate Theological Union, one of the largest religious studies institutions in the world. Berkeley is considered one of the most socially liberal cities in the United States.

The site of today's City of Berkeley was the territory of the Chochenyo/Huchiun band of the Ohlone people when the first Europeans arrived. Evidence of their existence in the area include pits in rock formations, which they used to grind acorns, and a shellmound, now mostly leveled and covered up, along the shoreline of San Francisco Bay at the mouth of Strawberry Creek. Other artifacts were discovered in the 1950s in the downtown area during remodeling of a commercial building, near the upper course of the creek.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 122,324 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +19.1%

Median Age: 30.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,627.

Ancestries: Ancestries: European (5.2%), German (3.4%), Irish (3.2%), English (3.0%), Italian (2.8%), American (2.6%).

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