Gaithersburg, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 34,646

Population (female): 34,064

Median Age: 35.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,581.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Gaithersburg: 186.5 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (6.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.5% for Black residents, 15.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.8% for American Indian residents, 18.7% for other race residents, 8.4% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 89 registered sex offenders living in Gaithersburg, Maryland as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gaithersburg is 761 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is

Ancestries: Ancestries: African (3.8%), American (3.3%), Irish (2.8%), German (2.6%), English (2.2%), European (1.7%).

Elevation: 508 feet

Land Area: 10.1 square miles.

Zip Codes: 20850, 20877, 20879, 20886, 20899

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $82,077 (it was $59,879 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $38,983 (it was $27,323 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $427,700 (it was $154,900 in 2000) Gaithersburg:$427,700MD:$312,500

Races:
      White alone - 21,428 - 31.2%
      Hispanic - 19,661 - 28.6%
      Black alone - 14,126 - 20.6%
      Asian alone - 10,837 - 15.8%
      Two or more races - 1,982 - 2.9%
      Other race alone - 618 - 0.9%
      American Indian alone - 550 - 0.8%

In 1899, Gaithersburg was selected as one of six global locations for the construction of an International Latitude Observatory as part of a project to measure the Earth's wobble on its polar axis. The Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory is (as of 2007) the only National Historic Landmark in the City of Gaithersburg. The observatory and five others in Japan, Italy, Russia, and the United States gathered information that is still used by scientists today, along with information from satellites, to determine polar motion; the size, shape, and physical properties of the earth; and to aid the space program through the precise navigational patterns of orbiting satellites. The Gaithersburg station operated until 1982 when computerization rendered the manual observation obsolete.

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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)

DNA Testing

DNA Testing Gaithersburg

Paternity DNA Testing Immigration DNA Testing Relationship DNA Testing

Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing Gaithersburg using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing Gaithersburg needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing Gaithersburg results. DNA testing Gaithersburg centers are usually located within minutes of your home or office and the entire process to schedule and conduct a DNA test is Fast, Easy and Confidential.

To schedule a DNA testing Gaithersburg location call (800) 221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities throughout the State and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities or States, Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate and schedule all of the DNA tests to ensure that all parties are accommodated in a convenient manner. As an example if the mother and child are in one city, but the alleged father is in another, we will contact all parties to schedule the DNA test at a convenient location and time and report the results back to the authorized parties.

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DNA testing Gaithersburg centers are available to assist you in finding the answers you need, call (800)221-4291 to schedule a DNA test appointment.

The Accredited Drug Testing, DNA testing Gaithersburg staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing Gaithersburg services which will give you personalized customer service and will assist you in making these very important decisions, Call (800)221-4291 and speak to a DNA specialist.

Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests

At times persons in need of a DNA test will look for the cheapest method or a home DNA kit, however a cheap or "do it yourself" DNA test many times are not accurate or will stand a legal challenge or can successfully defend a legal challenge in a court of law. Not all laboratory's or DNA testing centers are equal. Accredited Drug Testing only uses DNA testing Gaithersburg qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing Gaithersburg laboratories.

When scheduling a DNA test regardless of the purpose, Accredited Drug Testing recommends always utilizing a legal DNA test procedure for current or future use. A legal DNA test has very specific Chain of Custody test procedures which insures that the DNA test results can be used in a legal proceeding. A non-legal DNA test will provide the results, but cannot be used in any type of legal matter. When conducting a legal DNA test all parties must present a valid form of identification, photographs will be taken of all parties, legal guardian documentation and or birth certificates of any minor children may be required. These procedures for a legal DNA test insure that should the DNA test results be used in a legal proceeding, the chain of custody is carefully followed and no challenge to the results can be successfully made, that's why it's always best to schedule a legal DNA test.

DNA testing can be used for the following purposes

  • Birth Certificate Modification
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Adoption
  • Wills/Insurance
  • Immigration

DNA Paternity Testing Gaithersburg

A DNA test for paternity purposes determines the biological father of a child. Every human inherits specific DNA from both biological parents, half from the mother and half from the father. A DNA test examines a child's DNA pattern with that of a alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing a AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing maybe stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress Free.

Establishing a biological relationship is important and has many benefits including

  • Medical history for the child
  • Establishing legal, custodial and inheritance claims
  • Enhances the family unit and bond between father and other family members

When administering a DNA test to a child/minor, the legal guardian must be present and provide authorization for the DNA test to be conducted. The legal guardian can be the mother, father or other natural or court ordered person who has legal decision making authority over the minor child.

DNA Immigration Testing

DNA testing can be used for reasons relating to immigration and the biological relationship between a petitioner and affiliated individual. DNA immigration testing can be used for paternity tests, maternity tests, sibling relationship and other purposes required by the U.S Department of State. Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate the entire process, including scheduling the DNA test for parties located in the United States and forward the DNA collection kit to the U.S Embassy located in a foreign country where the other party is located. Once the DNA collection has occurred at one of our testing centers in the U.S and at the U.S Embassy where the other parties are located, Accredited Drug Testing will ensure that all specimens are sent to the lab for DNA testing and provide the results once the AABB laboratory has analyzed the DNA test.

What is a DNA test?

A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person's DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person's DNA makeup. As humans each of us have different DNA makeup, however parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing a oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory than analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

AABB Laboratory Accreditation information - Click Here

How to schedule a DNA Testing Gaithersburg?

It's simple, contact Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (Accredited Drug Testing will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory Accredited Drug Testing will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.

How long does it take for DNA test results?

Once all parties have completed the DNA test collection, the specimens are immediately sent to the certified AABB laboratory and results are usually available in 3-5 business days.

On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing Gaithersburg

We come to you!, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site/mobile DNA testing at your home, office, hospital or other location. (Additional on-site fees may apply)

8945 N WESTLAND DR 0.5 miles

8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
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431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 0.5 miles

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
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803 RUSSELL AVE 0.9 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
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15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 2.6 miles

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

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 2.9 miles

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
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9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 3.0 miles

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
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14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
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12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 3.9 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 4.1 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 4.1 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 4.3 miles

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
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18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 7.8 miles

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
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PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
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11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 10.9 miles

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
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42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 11.1 miles

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

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 11.9 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
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9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 12.2 miles

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
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2 LYNDHURST CT 12.7 miles

2 LYNDHURST CT
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 13.2 miles

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

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 13.3 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
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2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 13.5 miles

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

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 13.5 miles

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

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 13.9 miles

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

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 14.1 miles

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

13823 OUTLET DR 14.3 miles

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

3676 Alpen Greenway 14.5 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 15.1 miles

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

208 ELDEN ST 15.2 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 16.0 miles

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

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204 16.2 miles

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

301 WATERSVILLE RD 16.3 miles

301 WATERSVILLE RD
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

21785 FILIGREE CT 16.4 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
Categories: ASHBURN VA

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 16.5 miles

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

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 17.0 miles

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

100 MAPLE AVE E 17.1 miles

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

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 17.2 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

4729 SELLMAN RD 17.3 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 17.4 miles

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

920 W BROAD ST STE B 17.5 miles

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

8768 SUSINI DR 17.6 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 17.7 miles

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202
Columbia, MD 21044
Categories: Columbia MD

920 VARNUM ST NE 17.8 miles

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

952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE 18.2 miles

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

911 U ST NW 18.3 miles

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

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 18.3 miles

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

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 18.5 miles

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

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 18.5 miles

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

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 18.5 miles

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

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 18.6 miles

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

2029 K ST NW STE 301 18.6 miles

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

3301 WILSON BLVD 18.8 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 18.8 miles

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

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 18.9 miles

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

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE 19.0 miles

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

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 19.1 miles

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

222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100 19.2 miles

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

P. O. BOX 376 19.2 miles

P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
Categories: LAUREL MD

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 19.3 miles

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

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 19.3 miles

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

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 19.4 miles

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

7933 BELLE POINT DR 19.5 miles

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

211 S King St Suite C, 19.7 miles

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

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Onsite only
Ashburn, VA 20148
Categories: Ashburn VA

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 20.1 miles

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
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6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
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3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
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5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
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10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
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10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
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10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
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On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
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1411 H SERVICE RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
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4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

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490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L
FREDERICK, MD 21701
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12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
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6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 22.0 miles

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

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

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

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 22.1 miles

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
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4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102 22.3 miles

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102
ELDERSBURG, MD 21784
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24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB
CHANTILLY, VA 20152
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400 W 7TH ST 22.4 miles

400 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
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10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
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915 Toll House Ave Ste 203, 22.6 miles

915 Toll House Ave Ste 203,
Frederick, MD 21701
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1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101
Eldersburg, MD 21784
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4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
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1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22,
Frederick, MD 21702
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9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
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5130 DUKE ST STE 10 23.3 miles

5130 DUKE ST STE 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
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6785 Business Pkwy 23.4 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
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4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
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7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
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6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
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141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100 23.5 miles

141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100
FREDERICK, MD 21702
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5501 BACKLICK RD 23.6 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
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4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 23.7 miles

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G
LANHAM, MD 20706
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5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
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5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 24.1 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
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3510 HEIDI LN 24.1 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
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225 REINEKERS LN 24.6 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
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6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 24.9 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
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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 DNA Testing

DNA testing is a sophisticated scientific method used to analyze genetic material from an individual to discover genetic information that can influence health, ancestry, and personal characteristics. It has revolutionized fields such as medicine, forensics, and genealogy by providing deep insights into genetic backgrounds and health predispositions.

Common Types of DNA Testing

  • Medical Genetic Testing: Identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person's chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
  • Ancestral DNA Testing: Analyzes DNA to provide insights into one’s ethnic background and ancestral origins, often revealing geographical and migratory histories of ancestors.
  • Forensic DNA Testing: Focuses on identifying individuals based on their unique genetic makeup for criminal investigations or legal matters such as paternity tests.

Benefits of DNA Testing

DNA testing offers a range of benefits:

  1. Enhanced Medical Understanding: Helps in understanding genetic diseases and can lead to more effective treatment and prevention strategies.
  2. Personal Ancestry Insights: Provides a deeper understanding of one's roots and personal history related to ethnic groups and migration patterns.
  3. Assistance in Forensic Investigations: Essential in solving crimes, identifying perpetrators or victims, and resolving civil disputes.

Challenges and Considerations in DNA Testing

While DNA testing provides valuable insights, it comes with challenges:

  • Ethical Issues: Genetic testing raises ethical questions, particularly concerning privacy, consent, and the right to not know genetic information.
  • Accuracy and Interpretation: Results can sometimes be inconclusive or misinterpreted, requiring careful consideration and potentially further testing.
  • Psychological Impact: Discovering genetic information can be distressing and have significant emotional impacts on individuals and families.

Choosing the Right DNA Test

When considering a DNA test, it is important to:

  1. Select the Appropriate Test: Choose a test that suits your specific needs, whether for health, ancestry, or legal purposes.
  2. Consider Privacy Policies: Understand how your genetic information will be used, stored, and shared.
  3. Seek Professional Guidance: Consult healthcare professionals or genetic counselors to help interpret results accurately and responsibly.

In conclusion, DNA testing offers profound insights but requires careful consideration of ethical issues, potential emotional impacts, and the challenges of dealing with complex genetic information. With the right approach and professional support, it can provide invaluable benefits.

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Local Area Info: Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg (pronunciation (help·info)), officially the City of Gaithersburg, is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. At the time of the 2010 U.S. Census, Gaithersburg had a population of 59,933, making it the fourth largest incorporated city in the state, behind Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville. Gaithersburg is located to the northwest of Washington, D.C., and is considered a suburb and a primary city within the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gaithersburg was incorporated as a town in 1878 and as a city in 1968.

Gaithersburg is divided into east and west sections, separated by Interstate 270. The eastern section of the city is older and is the original portion of the town before more recent growth. Landmarks and buildings from that time can still be seen in many places but especially in the historic central business district of Gaithersburg called "Olde Towne". The east side also includes Lakeforest Mall, City Hall, and the Montgomery County Fair grounds, and Bohrer Park (a well-known joint community recreation center and outdoor water park for kids and families). The west side of the city has many wealthier neighborhoods that were designed with smart growth techniques and embrace New Urbanism. These include the award-winning Kentlands community, the Lakelands community, and the Washingtonian Center (better known as The Rio), a popular shopping/business district. Consumers often come to this area during Black Friday and other shopping holidays for the deals and variety of huge brand name stores like Target and Dick's Sporting Goods, and smaller stores like Francesca's and Blue Mercury. Two New Urbanism communities are under construction, including Watkins Mill Town Center (Casey East and West), and the massive "Science City". The state has a bus rapid transit line, Corridor Cities Transitway or "CCT", planned for the western portion of the city starting at Shady Grove Metro Station and connecting all the high density western Gaithersburg neighborhoods with a total of eight stops planned in the city.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is headquartered in Gaithersburg directly west of I-270.[N 1] Other major employers in the city include IBM, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services business area headquarters, MedImmune (a wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca), and the French multinational corporation, Sodexo. Gaithersburg is also the location of the garrison of the U.S. Army Reserve's 220th Military Police Brigade.

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Population (male): 34,646

Population (female): 34,064

Median Age: 35.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,581.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Gaithersburg: 186.5 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (6.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.5% for Black residents, 15.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.8% for American Indian residents, 18.7% for other race residents, 8.4% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 89 registered sex offenders living in Gaithersburg, Maryland as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gaithersburg is 761 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is

Ancestries: Ancestries: African (3.8%), American (3.3%), Irish (2.8%), German (2.6%), English (2.2%), European (1.7%).

Elevation: 508 feet

Land Area: 10.1 square miles.

Zip Codes: 20850, 20877, 20879, 20886, 20899

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $82,077 (it was $59,879 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $38,983 (it was $27,323 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $427,700 (it was $154,900 in 2000) Gaithersburg:$427,700MD:$312,500

Races:
      White alone - 21,428 - 31.2%
      Hispanic - 19,661 - 28.6%
      Black alone - 14,126 - 20.6%
      Asian alone - 10,837 - 15.8%
      Two or more races - 1,982 - 2.9%
      Other race alone - 618 - 0.9%
      American Indian alone - 550 - 0.8%

In 1899, Gaithersburg was selected as one of six global locations for the construction of an International Latitude Observatory as part of a project to measure the Earth's wobble on its polar axis. The Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory is (as of 2007) the only National Historic Landmark in the City of Gaithersburg. The observatory and five others in Japan, Italy, Russia, and the United States gathered information that is still used by scientists today, along with information from satellites, to determine polar motion; the size, shape, and physical properties of the earth; and to aid the space program through the precise navigational patterns of orbiting satellites. The Gaithersburg station operated until 1982 when computerization rendered the manual observation obsolete.

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