Knoxville, TN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 187,347 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.7%

Population (female): 96,427

Median Age: 31.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Knoxville: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 23.8%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 670 registered sex offenders living in Knoxville, Tennessee as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Knoxville is 278 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (16.8%), English (7.9%), German (6.4%), Irish (6.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.3%), European (2.7%).

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $38,714 (it was $27,492 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $27,096 (it was $18,171 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $133,900 (it was $77,800 in 2000) Knoxville:$133,900TN:$167,500

Races:
      White alone - 133,912 - 71.1%
      Black alone - 32,933 - 17.5%
      Hispanic - 11,277 - 6.0%
      Asian alone - 4,536 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 4,416 - 2.3%
      Other race alone - 999 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 591 - 0.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 192 - 0.1%

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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, Knoxville, TN

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN 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

1826 AILOR AVE 1.1 miles

1826 AILOR AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
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2270 SUTHERLAND AVE STE 101 1.8 miles

2270 SUTHERLAND AVE STE 101
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
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1932 ALCOA HWY, BLDG C,#155 2.0 miles

1932 ALCOA HWY, BLDG C,#155
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
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1924 ALCOA HWY STE U67 2.1 miles

1924 ALCOA HWY STE U67
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
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2547 SUTHERLAND AVE 2.1 miles

2547 SUTHERLAND AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
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930 E EMERALD AVE STE 813 2.1 miles

930 E EMERALD AVE STE 813
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
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4028 PAPERMILL DR STE 9 3.3 miles

4028 PAPERMILL DR STE 9
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
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4605 PAPERMILL DR STE 1 3.9 miles

4605 PAPERMILL DR STE 1
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
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4206 Sutherland Avenue 4.0 miles

4206 Sutherland Avenue
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
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108B W INSKIP DR 4.2 miles

108B W INSKIP DR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37912
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4306 ASHEVILLE HWY 4.3 miles

4306 ASHEVILLE HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914
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4711 CENTERLINE DR 5.2 miles

4711 CENTERLINE DR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
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1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200 5.2 miles

1225 E WEISGARBER RD STE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
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2725 E GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HWY 5.4 miles

2725 E GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914
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1300 OLD WEISGARBER RD 5.6 miles

1300 OLD WEISGARBER RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
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7211 WELLINGTON DR 6.3 miles

7211 WELLINGTON DR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
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8350 KINGSTON PIKE 8.1 miles

8350 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
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7200 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE 8.4 miles

7200 STRAWBERRY PLAINS PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37914
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120 SUBURBAN RD STE 104 8.6 miles

120 SUBURBAN RD STE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
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9135 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE 9.7 miles

9135 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
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1015 HUNTERS XING 9.9 miles

1015 HUNTERS XING
ALCOA, TN 37701
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9330 PARK WEST BLVD STE 500 10.4 miles

9330 PARK WEST BLVD STE 500
KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
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8712 ASHEVILLE HWY 11.4 miles

8712 ASHEVILLE HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924
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215 CENTER PARK DR STE 400 11.8 miles

215 CENTER PARK DR STE 400
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
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10430 LOVELL CENTER DR 12.3 miles

10430 LOVELL CENTER DR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
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220 ASSOCIATES BLVD 12.9 miles

220 ASSOCIATES BLVD
ALCOA, TN 37701
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1410 CENTERPOINT BLVD BLDG B 12.9 miles

1410 CENTERPOINT BLVD BLDG B
KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
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101 Glenleigh Ct 13.4 miles

101 Glenleigh Ct
Knoxville, TN 37922
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116 GLENLEIGH CT STE 3 13.4 miles

116 GLENLEIGH CT STE 3
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
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266 JOULE ST 13.8 miles

266 JOULE ST
ALCOA, TN 37701
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117 GILL ST 13.9 miles

117 GILL ST
ALCOA, TN 37701
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11075 PARKSIDE DR 13.9 miles

11075 PARKSIDE DR
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
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207 GILL ST 14.0 miles

207 GILL ST
ALCOA, TN 37701
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1006 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY 14.4 miles

1006 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY
MARYVILLE, TN 37804
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1107 N CHARLES G SEIVERS BLVD STE 103 15.4 miles

1107 N CHARLES G SEIVERS BLVD STE 103
CLINTON, TN 37716
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11130 KINGSTON PIKE STES 7 AND 8 15.4 miles

11130 KINGSTON PIKE STES 7 AND 8
FARRAGUT, TN 37934
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110 EXECUTIVE PARK DR 16.9 miles

110 EXECUTIVE PARK DR
CLINTON, TN 37716
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120 TANNER PL 17.0 miles

120 TANNER PL
CLINTON, TN 37716
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100 UNION VALLEY RD STE 120 17.8 miles

100 UNION VALLEY RD STE 120
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
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13060 PALESTINE LN 18.5 miles

13060 PALESTINE LN
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
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988 OAK RIDGE TPKE STE L50 18.6 miles

988 OAK RIDGE TPKE STE L50
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
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2190 WINFIELD DUNN PKWY 19.0 miles

2190 WINFIELD DUNN PKWY
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37876
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115B S ILLINOIS AVE 19.7 miles

115B S ILLINOIS AVE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
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3030 EASY ST 20.6 miles

3030 EASY ST
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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240 FORKS OF THE RIVER PKWY 20.8 miles

240 FORKS OF THE RIVER PKWY
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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441 PARKWAY STE 2 21.0 miles

441 PARKWAY STE 2
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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1548 PARKWAY STE 201 21.0 miles

1548 PARKWAY STE 201
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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1815 PARKWAY 21.0 miles

1815 PARKWAY
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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300 PRINCE ST 21.2 miles

300 PRINCE ST
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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125 Town Creek Rd East 21.2 miles

125 Town Creek Rd East
LENOIR CITY, TN 37771
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689 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 103 21.6 miles

689 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 103
LENOIR CITY, TN 37772
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601 WALL ST 21.7 miles

601 WALL ST
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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460 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 103 21.7 miles

460 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 103
LENOIR CITY, TN 37772
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675 MIDDLE CREEK RD 22.6 miles

675 MIDDLE CREEK RD
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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1787 VETERANS BLVD STE 101 23.3 miles

1787 VETERANS BLVD STE 101
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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110 HOSPITAL DR 24.6 miles

110 HOSPITAL DR
JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760
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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: Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961.

First settled in 1786, Knoxville was the first capital of Tennessee. The city struggled with geographic isolation throughout the early 19th century. The arrival of the railroad in 1855 led to an economic boom. During the Civil War, the city was bitterly divided over the secession issue, and was occupied alternately by both Confederate and Union armies. Following the war, Knoxville grew rapidly as a major wholesaling and manufacturing center. The city's economy stagnated after the 1920's as the manufacturing sector collapsed, the downtown area declined and city leaders became entrenched in highly partisan political fights. Hosting the 1982 World's Fair helped reinvigorate the city, and revitalization initiatives by city leaders and private developers have had major successes in spurring growth in the city, especially the downtown area.

Knoxville is the home of the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee, whose sports teams, called the "Volunteers" or "Vols", are extremely popular in the surrounding area. Knoxville is also home to the headquarters of the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Tennessee Supreme Court's courthouse for East Tennessee and the corporate headquarters of several national and regional companies. As one of the largest cities in the Appalachian region, Knoxville has positioned itself in recent years as a repository of Appalachian culture and is one of the gateways to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 187,347 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +7.7%

Population (female): 96,427

Median Age: 31.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Knoxville: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 23.8%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 670 registered sex offenders living in Knoxville, Tennessee as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Knoxville is 278 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (16.8%), English (7.9%), German (6.4%), Irish (6.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.3%), European (2.7%).

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $38,714 (it was $27,492 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $27,096 (it was $18,171 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $133,900 (it was $77,800 in 2000) Knoxville:$133,900TN:$167,500

Races:
      White alone - 133,912 - 71.1%
      Black alone - 32,933 - 17.5%
      Hispanic - 11,277 - 6.0%
      Asian alone - 4,536 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 4,416 - 2.3%
      Other race alone - 999 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 591 - 0.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 192 - 0.1%

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