Pleasanton, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 83,007 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +30.4%

Population (male): 42,101

Population (female): 40,906

Median Age: 43.7 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Pleasanton: 148.9 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in Pleasanton, California as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pleasanton is 3,163 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (4.6%), Irish (4.4%), European (3.7%), English (3.4%), American (3.1%), Italian (3.0%).

Elevation: 352 feet

Zip Codes: 94566

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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, Pleasanton, CA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, CA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

3200 BUSCH RD 1.1 miles

3200 BUSCH RD
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

2324 SANTA RITA RD STE 4 1.4 miles

2324 SANTA RITA RD STE 4
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

2224 DELUCCHI DR 1.6 miles

2224 DELUCCHI DR
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
Categories: PLEASANTON CA

5635 W LAS POSITAS BLVD 1.9 miles

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

3128 SANTA RITA RD 2.0 miles

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

4847 HOPYARD RD STE 4-424 2.6 miles

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

4000 DUBLIN BLVD STE 150 3.0 miles

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

7601 STONERIDGE DR FL 1 3.4 miles

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

5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 110 3.7 miles

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

2 TERMINAL 3.9 miles

2 TERMINAL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

7667 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD 4.5 miles

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

1111 E STANLEY BLVD 5.2 miles

1111 E STANLEY BLVD
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
Categories: LIVERMORE CA

1133 E STANLEY BLVD Ste 151 5.2 miles

1133 E STANLEY BLVD Ste 151
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
Categories: LIVERMORE CA

3000 LAS POSITAS RD 7.1 miles

3000 LAS POSITAS RD
LIVERMORE, CA 94551
Categories: LIVERMORE CA

5570 STOCKTON LOOP 8.2 miles

5570 STOCKTON LOOP
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
Categories: LIVERMORE CA

556 Mowry Avenue, Suite 103 8.5 miles

556 Mowry Avenue, Suite 103
Fremont, CA 94536
Categories: Fremont CA

2000 MOWRY AVE 9.2 miles

2000 MOWRY AVE
FREMONT, CA 94538
Categories: FREMONT CA

6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142 9.2 miles

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

5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140 9.2 miles

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

2147 MOWRY AVE STE C1 9.3 miles

2147 MOWRY AVE STE C1
FREMONT, CA 94538
Categories: FREMONT CA

2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108 9.3 miles

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

3161 WALNUT AVE 9.6 miles

3161 WALNUT AVE
FREMONT, CA 94538
Categories: FREMONT CA

33560 ALVARADO NILES RD 10.1 miles

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

33077 ALVARADO NILES RD 10.4 miles

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

3225 SELDON CT 10.7 miles

3225 SELDON CT
FREMONT, CA 94539
Categories: FREMONT CA

24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3 11.1 miles

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

39180 FARWELL DR STE 231 11.3 miles

39180 FARWELL DR STE 231
FREMONT, CA 94538
Categories: FREMONT CA

5763 STEVENSON BLVD 11.5 miles

5763 STEVENSON BLVD
NEWARK, CA 94560
Categories: NEWARK CA

20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101, 11.8 miles

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

42650 CHRISTY ST 11.8 miles

42650 CHRISTY ST
FREMONT, CA 94538
Categories: FREMONT CA

27200 CALAROGA AVE 11.9 miles

27200 CALAROGA AVE
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

39400 Padeo Padre Pkwy Mission Bldg 12.0 miles

39400 Padeo Padre Pkwy Mission Bldg
Fremont, CA 94538
Categories: Fremont CA

3555 WHIPPLE RD 12.1 miles

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

29000 HESPERIAN BLVD 12.1 miles

29000 HESPERIAN BLVD
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

46690 MOHAVE DR 12.1 miles

46690 MOHAVE DR
FREMONT, CA 94539
Categories: FREMONT CA

46305 WARM SPRINGS BLVD 12.2 miles

46305 WARM SPRINGS BLVD
FREMONT, CA 94539
Categories: FREMONT CA

46752 MISSION BLVD STE A 12.2 miles

46752 MISSION BLVD STE A
FREMONT, CA 94539
Categories: FREMONT CA

35500 DUMBARTON CT 12.5 miles

35500 DUMBARTON CT
NEWARK, CA 94560
Categories: NEWARK CA

26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32 13.0 miles

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

13939 E 14TH ST 15.0 miles

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

700 E CALAVERAS BLVD 15.9 miles

700 E CALAVERAS BLVD
MILPITAS, CA 95035
Categories: MILPITAS CA

2587 MERCED ST 16.3 miles

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

315 S ABBOTT AVE 16.5 miles

315 S ABBOTT AVE
MILPITAS, CA 95035
Categories: MILPITAS CA

1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180 17.3 miles

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

1717 S MAIN ST 17.8 miles

1717 S MAIN ST
MILPITAS, CA 95035
Categories: MILPITAS CA

1910 N Capitol Ave 17.9 miles

1910 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95132
Categories: San Jose CA

7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR 18.6 miles

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

7817 OAKPORT ST 18.6 miles

7817 OAKPORT ST
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

1425 S MAIN ST 18.8 miles

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

401 ROLAND WAY STE 205 18.9 miles

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

108 LA CASA VIA, STE 105 19.5 miles

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

1981 N BROADWAY Ste 190 19.7 miles

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

2400 BALFOUR RD Ste 230 20.2 miles

2400 BALFOUR RD Ste 230
BRENTWOOD, CA 94513
Categories: BRENTWOOD CA

320 LENNON LN FL 2 20.3 miles

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

2375 Montpelier Dr, Ste 20 20.6 miles

2375 Montpelier Dr, Ste 20
San Jose, CA 95116
Categories: San Jose CA

1195 E ARQUES AVE BLDG 1 20.6 miles

1195 E ARQUES AVE BLDG 1
SUNNYVALE, CA 94085
Categories: SUNNYVALE CA

266 N JACKSON AVE STE 4 20.6 miles

266 N JACKSON AVE STE 4
SAN JOSE, CA 95116
Categories: SAN JOSE CA

2737 WALSH AVE 20.7 miles

2737 WALSH AVE
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Categories: SANTA CLARA CA

988 WALSH AVE 20.7 miles

988 WALSH AVE
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
Categories: SANTA CLARA CA

4501 SAND CREEK RD 20.8 miles

4501 SAND CREEK RD
ANTIOCH, CA 94531
Categories: ANTIOCH CA

5167 CLAYTON RD STE H 20.9 miles

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

3901 WALNUT BLVD STE A-2 21.1 miles

3901 WALNUT BLVD STE A-2
BRENTWOOD, CA 94513
Categories: BRENTWOOD CA

1181 Central Boulevard, Suite C 21.3 miles

1181 Central Boulevard, Suite C
Brentwood, CA 94513
Categories: Brentwood CA

2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A 21.3 miles

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

3901 LONE TREE WAY 21.7 miles

3901 LONE TREE WAY
ANTIOCH, CA 94509
Categories: ANTIOCH CA

1825 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 7 21.7 miles

1825 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 7
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
Categories: SANTA CLARA CA

1400 COLEMAN AVE STE F13 STE F-13 21.8 miles

1400 COLEMAN AVE STE F13 STE F-13
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
Categories: SANTA CLARA CA

2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D 21.8 miles

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

795 EL CAMINO REAL 22.0 miles

795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Categories: PALO ALTO CA

901 W EL CAMINO REAL 22.1 miles

901 W EL CAMINO REAL
SUNNYVALE, CA 94087
Categories: SUNNYVALE CA

3450 HILLCREST AVE 22.2 miles

3450 HILLCREST AVE
ANTIOCH, CA 94531
Categories: ANTIOCH CA

1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD, STE 102 22.2 miles

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

2290 W EL CAMINO REAL STE 4 22.3 miles

2290 W EL CAMINO REAL STE 4
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Categories: MOUNTAIN VIEW CA

573 W EL CAMINO REAL 22.3 miles

573 W EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Categories: MOUNTAIN VIEW CA

1400 VETERANS BLVD FL 1 22.4 miles

1400 VETERANS BLVD FL 1
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
Categories: REDWOOD CITY CA

401 Gregory Ln, Ste 146 22.6 miles

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

609 GREGORY LN STE 100 22.7 miles

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

300 PASTEUR DR 22.9 miles

300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Categories: PALO ALTO CA

1517 GRAND AVE 23.0 miles

1517 GRAND AVE
PIEDMONT, CA 94611
Categories: PIEDMONT CA

2500 GRANT RD 23.2 miles

2500 GRANT RD
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
Categories: MOUNTAIN VIEW CA

2339 BUCHANAN RD 23.2 miles

2339 BUCHANAN RD
ANTIOCH, CA 94509
Categories: ANTIOCH CA

15 TILLMAN AVE 23.3 miles

15 TILLMAN AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
Categories: SAN JOSE CA

125 SHOREWAY RD STE A 23.4 miles

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

2105 FOREST AVE 23.4 miles

2105 FOREST AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Categories: SAN JOSE CA

877 W Fremont Avenue, Ste H-2 23.4 miles

877 W Fremont Avenue, Ste H-2
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Categories: Sunnyvale CA

242 MERIDIAN AVE STE C 23.4 miles

242 MERIDIAN AVE STE C
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
Categories: SAN JOSE CA

123 Di Salvo Ave, Suite G 23.5 miles

123 Di Salvo Ave, Suite G
San Jose, CA 95128
Categories: San Jose CA

4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910 23.6 miles

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

2090 COMMERCE AVE 23.6 miles

2090 COMMERCE AVE
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2477 PACHECO ST 23.6 miles

2477 PACHECO ST
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

1100 Laurel Street, Suite F 23.6 miles

1100 Laurel Street, Suite F
San Carlos, CA 94070
Categories: San Carlos CA

3400 DELTA FAIR BLVD 23.6 miles

3400 DELTA FAIR BLVD
ANTIOCH, CA 94509
Categories: ANTIOCH CA

2231 GALAXY CT 23.7 miles

2231 GALAXY CT
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

3774 RAILROAD AVE STE C 23.7 miles

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

384 EMBARCADERO W 23.7 miles

384 EMBARCADERO W
OAKLAND, CA 94607
Categories: OAKLAND CA

2435 S KING RD STE 60 23.7 miles

2435 S KING RD STE 60
SAN JOSE, CA 95122
Categories: SAN JOSE CA

2160 W GRANT LINE RD Ste 230 23.7 miles

2160 W GRANT LINE RD Ste 230
TRACY, CA 95377
Categories: TRACY CA

2425 East Street, Suite 6 23.8 miles

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

1700 BROADWAY STE 310 23.8 miles

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

3701 BROADWAY FL 5 23.8 miles

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

3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110 23.8 miles

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

2540 EAST ST 23.8 miles

2540 EAST ST
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

350 HAWTHORNE AVE 23.9 miles

350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Categories: OAKLAND CA

2280 DIAMOND BLVD STE 520 24.0 miles

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

170 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS 24.2 miles

170 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062
Categories: REDWOOD CITY CA

1251 CALIFORNIA AVE STE 600 24.2 miles

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

1001 PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HWY STE B 24.4 miles

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

2724 Aborn Road 24.5 miles

2724 Aborn Road
San Jose, CA 95121
Categories: San Jose CA

1893 MONTEREY HWY STE 200 24.5 miles

1893 MONTEREY HWY STE 200
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Categories: SAN JOSE CA

1901 MONTEREY HWY STE 10 24.6 miles

1901 MONTEREY HWY STE 10
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
Categories: SAN JOSE CA

644 W 12TH ST 24.6 miles

644 W 12TH ST
TRACY, CA 95376
Categories: TRACY CA

632 West 11th Street, Suite 115 24.6 miles

632 West 11th Street, Suite 115
Tracy, CA 95376
Categories: Tracy CA

1901 RAILROAD AVE STE B 24.8 miles

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

2450 ASHBY AVE 24.9 miles

2450 ASHBY AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
Categories: BERKELEY CA

60 N EL CAMINO REAL 24.9 miles

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

222 W 39TH AVE 25.0 miles

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

Pleasanton is a city in Alameda County, California, incorporated in 1894. It is a suburb in the San Francisco Bay Area located about 25 miles (40 km) east of Oakland, and 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Livermore. The population was 70,285 at the 2010 census. In 2005 and 2007, Pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middle-sized city in the United States by the Census Bureau. Pleasanton is home to the headquarters of Safeway, Workday, Ellie Mae, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, Blackhawk Network Holdings, and Veeva Systems. Other major employers include Kaiser Permanente, Oracle, Nordstrom and Macy's. Although Oakland is the Alameda County seat, a few county offices are located in Pleasanton. The Alameda County Fairgrounds are located in Pleasanton, where the county fair is held during the last week of June and the first week of July. Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is located on the west side of town.

Pleasanton was ranked number 4 in USA Today's list of "America's 50 best cities to live in" in 2014, number 63 in Money's list of "The Best Places to Live" in 2010, and was named one of "Americans' Top Hometown Spots" in the United States in 2009 by Forbes. Pleasanton was named the third wealthiest city in terms of earnings in the United States by NerdWallet in 2013 and 2016.

Before the establishment of Pleasanton in the 1850s, an earlier settlement in the location was called Alisal. It was located on the lands of the Rancho Santa Rita near the site of an Indian ranchera, around the Francisco Solano Alviso Adobe, called El Alisal (The Sycamores), one of the earliest houses built in the valley in 1844. It is still standing and serves as the centerpiece of the Alviso Adobe Community Park. Alisal, nicknamed "The Most Desperate Town in the West", was one of the settlements located along La Vereda del Monte that was a haunt and refuge of bandits and desperados in the era following the beginning of the California Gold Rush. Main Street shootouts were not uncommon.[citation needed] Banditos such as Claudio Feliz and Joaquin Murrieta would ambush prospectors on their way back from the gold rush fields and then seek refuge in Alisal. In the 1860s Procopio, Narciso Bojorques and others took refuge there.[citation needed]

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 83,007 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +30.4%

Population (male): 42,101

Population (female): 40,906

Median Age: 43.7 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Pleasanton: 148.9 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.1%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in Pleasanton, California as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pleasanton is 3,163 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (4.6%), Irish (4.4%), European (3.7%), English (3.4%), American (3.1%), Italian (3.0%).

Elevation: 352 feet

Zip Codes: 94566

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