Oakton, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 34,166.

Population (female): 17,272

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,858.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Oakton: 171.5 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (3.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.1% for Black residents, 9.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 26.4% for other race residents, 3.5% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: European (4.7%), Irish (4.2%), American (4.2%), English (3.6%), German (3.1%), Italian (3.0%).

Elevation: 416 feet

Land Area: 9.70 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 22181

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $128,273 (it was $87,898 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $62,778 (it was $43,297 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $700,592 (it was $274,800 in 2000) Oakton:$700,592VA:$273,400

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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, Oakton, VA

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 2.3 miles

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

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 2.3 miles

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

10560 MAIN ST 2.4 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

100 MAPLE AVE E 2.4 miles

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

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 3.5 miles

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

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 3.5 miles

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

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 3.7 miles

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

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 3.9 miles

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

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 4.2 miles

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

12713 SHOPPES LN 4.9 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

920 W BROAD ST STE B 6.3 miles

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

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 6.7 miles

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

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 6.9 miles

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

208 ELDEN ST 7.0 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 7.5 miles

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

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 7.8 miles

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

1411 H SERVICE RD 7.8 miles

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

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200 8.0 miles

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

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 8.1 miles

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

5501 BACKLICK RD 8.3 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 8.3 miles

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

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 8.7 miles

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

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 9.3 miles

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

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 9.3 miles

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

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD 9.5 miles

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

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 9.9 miles

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

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 10.0 miles

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

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 10.0 miles

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

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 10.0 miles

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

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 10.6 miles

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

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 10.6 miles

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

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 10.8 miles

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

3301 WILSON BLVD 10.8 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 11.1 miles

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

24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB 11.2 miles

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

4320 SEMINARY RD 11.3 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

PO BOX 59815 11.3 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

4527 DUKE ST 11.4 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 11.4 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

8694 CENTREVILLE RD 11.6 miles

8694 CENTREVILLE RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8773 MATHIS AVE 11.7 miles

8773 MATHIS AVE
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 11.7 miles

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

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 12.1 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 12.4 miles

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

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 12.4 miles

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

21785 FILIGREE CT 12.4 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
Categories: ASHBURN VA

8685 Sudley Rd, 12.6 miles

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

8714 SUDLEY RD 12.6 miles

8714 SUDLEY RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104 12.7 miles

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

8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203 12.7 miles

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

9003 CHURCH ST 12.7 miles

9003 CHURCH ST
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 13.4 miles

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

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 13.4 miles

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

2 LYNDHURST CT 13.5 miles

2 LYNDHURST CT
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

2029 K ST NW STE 301 13.8 miles

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

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 13.9 miles

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

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 14.0 miles

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

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 14.0 miles

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

225 REINEKERS LN 14.0 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

216 Locust St 14.0 miles

216 Locust St
Occaquan, VA 22125
Categories: Occaquan VA

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 14.1 miles

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

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 14.2 miles

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

12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103 14.2 miles

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

Onsite only 14.2 miles

Onsite only
Ashburn, VA 20148
Categories: Ashburn VA

12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100 14.4 miles

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

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 14.8 miles

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

911 U ST NW 15.0 miles

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

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 15.3 miles

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

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 15.6 miles

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

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 15.8 miles

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

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 16.1 miles

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

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 16.3 miles

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

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 16.3 miles

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101 16.6 miles

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

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 16.6 miles

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

4158 DALE BLVD 16.6 miles

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

14142 MINNIEVILLE RD MINNIEVILLE PLAZE SUITE 204 16.6 miles

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

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 16.7 miles

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 16.7 miles

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

920 VARNUM ST NE 17.0 miles

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

2080 Daniel Stuart Square, 17.2 miles

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

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 17.2 miles

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

14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR 17.9 miles

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

6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ 18.2 miles

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

14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101 18.2 miles

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

7588 GARDNER PARK DR 18.2 miles

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

8945 N WESTLAND DR 18.9 miles

8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 18.9 miles

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 19.1 miles

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

803 RUSSELL AVE 19.5 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

5606 HOLTON LN 19.7 miles

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

3990 FETTLER PARK DR 19.7 miles

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

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 20.5 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE 20.6 miles

952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE
LEESBURG, VA 20176
Categories: LEESBURG VA

17017 DUMFRIES RD 20.6 miles

17017 DUMFRIES RD
DUMFRIES, VA 22025
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 20.8 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 20.8 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100 20.9 miles

222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100
LEESBURG, VA 20175
Categories: LEESBURG VA

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE 21.0 miles

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE
LEESBURG, VA 20176
Categories: LEESBURG VA

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD 21.4 miles

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

211 S King St Suite C, 21.4 miles

211 S King St Suite C,
Leesburg, VA 20175
Categories: Leesburg VA

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 21.8 miles

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
Categories: Germantown MD

3928 LANSING CT 21.9 miles

3928 LANSING CT
DUMFRIES, VA 22026
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

17932 FRALEY BLVD STE 405 22.1 miles

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

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 22.6 miles

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

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 22.9 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 23.0 miles

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
Categories: OLNEY MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 23.1 miles

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

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 23.2 miles

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

4729 SELLMAN RD 23.5 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

7933 BELLE POINT DR 23.5 miles

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

13823 OUTLET DR 23.6 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 24.0 miles

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

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 24.2 miles

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

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 24.4 miles

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

Oakton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 34,166 at the 2010 census. Oakton is an affluent community of Northern Virginia. Its center is 16 miles (26 km) west of Washington, D.C.

Oakton is located in central Fairfax County at 38°52?59?N 77°17?24?W? / ?38.88306°N 77.29000°W? / 38.88306; -77.29000 (38.883050, ?77.289900). The area is traversed by Interstate 66 and Virginia State Route 123.

The CDP is bordered to the south by the city of Fairfax, to the west by Fair Oaks, to the northwest by Difficult Run, to the north by the Wolf Trap CDP, to the east by the town of Vienna, and to the southeast by Merrifield.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 34,166.

Population (female): 17,272

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,858.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Oakton: 171.5 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (3.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.1% for Black residents, 9.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 26.4% for other race residents, 3.5% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: European (4.7%), Irish (4.2%), American (4.2%), English (3.6%), German (3.1%), Italian (3.0%).

Elevation: 416 feet

Land Area: 9.70 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 22181

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $128,273 (it was $87,898 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $62,778 (it was $43,297 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $700,592 (it was $274,800 in 2000) Oakton:$700,592VA:$273,400

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