Newington, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 12,943.

Population (male): 6,504

Median Age: 37.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Newington: 170.1 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (2.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.1% for Black residents, 0.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.8% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 110 feet

Land Area: 6.64 square miles.

Zip Codes: 22153

Races:
      White alone - 6,427 - 46.7%
      Black alone - 2,630 - 19.1%
      Asian alone - 1,913 - 13.9%
      Hispanic - 1,786 - 13.0%
      Two or more races - 1,007 - 7.3%
      American Indian alone - 43 - 0.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 29 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 13 - 0.09%

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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, Newington, VA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Newington, VA 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 Newington, VA 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 Newington, VA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Newington, VA 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 Newington, VA 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

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 1.5 miles

7839 ROLLING RD STE A
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 3.1 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 3.4 miles

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 4.1 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 4.3 miles

5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

5501 BACKLICK RD 4.4 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 5.4 miles

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 5.6 miles

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B
Alexandria, VA 22306
Categories: Alexandria VA

216 Locust St 5.7 miles

216 Locust St
Occaquan, VA 22125
Categories: Occaquan VA

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 5.8 miles

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 6.1 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
Categories: Annandale VA

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 6.1 miles

5130 DUKE ST STE 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4527 DUKE ST 6.6 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 7.2 miles

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4320 SEMINARY RD 7.3 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

225 REINEKERS LN 8.2 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 8.7 miles

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

2080 Daniel Stuart Square, 8.7 miles

2080 Daniel Stuart Square,
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Categories: Woodbridge VA

14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR 9.0 miles

14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 9.1 miles

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101 9.2 miles

14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 9.2 miles

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120,
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 9.3 miles

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center
Falls Church, VA 22044
Categories: Falls Church VA

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 9.4 miles

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD 9.8 miles

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD
BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616
Categories: BRYANS ROAD MD

12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100 9.9 miles

12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Categories: Woodbridge VA

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 9.9 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

10560 MAIN ST 10.1 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103 10.3 miles

12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 10.4 miles

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 10.4 miles

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

920 W BROAD ST STE B 10.5 miles

920 W BROAD ST STE B
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Categories: FALLS CHURCH VA

4158 DALE BLVD 10.5 miles

4158 DALE BLVD
DALE CITY, VA 22193
Categories: DALE CITY VA

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 10.7 miles

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

3301 WILSON BLVD 11.1 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

14142 MINNIEVILLE RD MINNIEVILLE PLAZE SUITE 204 11.1 miles

14142 MINNIEVILLE RD MINNIEVILLE PLAZE SUITE 204
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 11.9 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

100 MAPLE AVE E 12.1 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
Categories: VIENNA VA

3990 FETTLER PARK DR 12.8 miles

3990 FETTLER PARK DR
DUMFRIES, VA 22025
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

17017 DUMFRIES RD 13.3 miles

17017 DUMFRIES RD
DUMFRIES, VA 22025
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 13.5 miles

2440 M St NW Ste 414,
Washington, DC 20037
Categories: Washington DC

2029 K ST NW STE 301 13.6 miles

2029 K ST NW STE 301
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 13.7 miles

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

12713 SHOPPES LN 13.8 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 13.8 miles

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 13.8 miles

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 13.8 miles

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

5606 HOLTON LN 13.9 miles

5606 HOLTON LN
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
Categories: TEMPLE HILLS MD

3928 LANSING CT 14.3 miles

3928 LANSING CT
DUMFRIES, VA 22026
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

17932 FRALEY BLVD STE 405 14.4 miles

17932 FRALEY BLVD STE 405
DUMFRIES, VA 22026
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 14.7 miles

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

8694 CENTREVILLE RD 14.8 miles

8694 CENTREVILLE RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200 14.9 miles

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200
CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
Categories: CENTREVILLE VA

8773 MATHIS AVE 14.9 miles

8773 MATHIS AVE
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

911 U ST NW 15.0 miles

911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 15.2 miles

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108
CLINTON, MD 20735
Categories: CLINTON MD

9003 CHURCH ST 15.4 miles

9003 CHURCH ST
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 16.0 miles

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

8714 SUDLEY RD 16.2 miles

8714 SUDLEY RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8685 Sudley Rd, 16.3 miles

8685 Sudley Rd,
Manassas, VA 20110
Categories: Manassas VA

8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203 16.4 miles

8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104 16.5 miles

8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104 16.8 miles

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104, 16.9 miles

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104,
Waldorf, MD 20602
Categories: Waldorf MD

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 16.9 miles

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 17.0 miles

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

920 VARNUM ST NE 17.5 miles

920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 17.5 miles

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111
WALDORF, MD 20601
Categories: WALDORF MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 17.7 miles

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
Categories: FORESTVILLE MD

1411 H SERVICE RD 17.8 miles

1411 H SERVICE RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

403 CHARLES ST 3 17.8 miles

403 CHARLES ST 3
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Categories: LA PLATA MD

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201 18.0 miles

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

3070 HEATHCOTE RD 18.1 miles

3070 HEATHCOTE RD
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 18.2 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Categories: BETHESDA MD

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 18.3 miles

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

201 CENTENNIAL ST B1 18.4 miles

201 CENTENNIAL ST B1
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Categories: LA PLATA MD

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 18.5 miles

106 Elden St Ste 18b,
Herndon, VA 20170
Categories: Herndon VA

208 ELDEN ST 18.6 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 18.8 miles

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
Categories: STONE RIDGE VA

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 19.2 miles

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 19.4 miles

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

PO BOX 59815 19.5 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD 19.5 miles

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 20.3 miles

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
Categories: CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 20.6 miles

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204
LANDOVER, MD 20785
Categories: LANDOVER MD

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 20.7 miles

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 20.9 miles

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
Categories: HYATTSVILLE MD

24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB 21.2 miles

24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB
CHANTILLY, VA 20152
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 21.4 miles

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 21.8 miles

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
Categories: WHEATON MD

422 GARRISONVILLE RD 22.5 miles

422 GARRISONVILLE RD
STAFFORD, VA 22554
Categories: STAFFORD VA

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 22.7 miles

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
Categories: STERLING VA

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 22.9 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Categories: UPPER MARLBORO MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 22.9 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

608 Garrisonville Rd, Suite 101 22.9 miles

608 Garrisonville Rd, Suite 101
Stafford, VA 22554
Categories: Stafford VA

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 23.0 miles

11947 WINGED FOOT CT
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

3510 HEIDI LN 23.2 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 23.3 miles

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
Categories: College Park MD

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 23.4 miles

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 23.7 miles

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 23.7 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101 23.8 miles

14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101
Gainesville, VA 20155
Categories: Gainesville VA

7588 GARDNER PARK DR 23.8 miles

7588 GARDNER PARK DR
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
Categories: GAINESVILLE VA

7933 BELLE POINT DR 23.9 miles

7933 BELLE POINT DR
GREENBELT, MD 20770
Categories: GREENBELT MD

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 24.0 miles

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20,
Ashburn, VA 20147
Categories: Ashburn VA

21785 FILIGREE CT 24.0 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
Categories: ASHBURN VA

Onsite Only 24.0 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 24.1 miles

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
Categories: Sterling VA

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 24.1 miles

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F
CHINO, CA 91710
Categories: CHINO CA

6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ 24.2 miles

6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
Categories: GAINESVILLE VA

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 24.5 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 25.0 miles

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 25.0 miles

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

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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: Newington, Virginia

Newington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 12,943 at the 2010 census. The 2010 census showed a significant decrease after half the population was split off to the newly created Newington Forest CDP.

Newington is located in southern Fairfax County at 38°44?7?N 77°12?13?W? / ?38.73528°N 77.20361°W? / 38.73528; -77.20361 (38.735414, ?77.203558). It is bordered to the north by Springfield, to the northeast by Franconia and Kingstowne, to the east and southeast by Fort Belvoir, to the southwest by Lorton, to the west by Newington Forest, and to the northwest by West Springfield. Interstate 95 passes through the middle of the CDP, with access from Exit 166 (Virginia Route 286, the Fairfax County Parkway). Washington, D.C. is 16 miles (26 km) to the northeast via I-95 and I-395, and Fredericksburg is 37 miles (60 km) to the southwest. The Fairfax County Parkway leads northwest 16 miles (26 km) to Interstate 66 between Fairfax and Centreville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Newington CDP has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km2), of which 4.6 square miles (11.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.97%, is water.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 12,943.

Population (male): 6,504

Median Age: 37.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Newington: 170.1 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (2.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.1% for Black residents, 0.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.8% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 110 feet

Land Area: 6.64 square miles.

Zip Codes: 22153

Races:
      White alone - 6,427 - 46.7%
      Black alone - 2,630 - 19.1%
      Asian alone - 1,913 - 13.9%
      Hispanic - 1,786 - 13.0%
      Two or more races - 1,007 - 7.3%
      American Indian alone - 43 - 0.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 29 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 13 - 0.09%

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