Alexandria, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 160,035 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +24.8%

Population (female): 83,185

Poverty (breakdown): (4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.6% for Black residents, 15.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.0% for American Indian residents, 14.2% for other race residents, 9.8% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 286 registered sex offenders living in Alexandria, Virginia as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alexandria is 545 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lo

Ancestries: Ancestries: Ethiopian (6.9%), American (5.1%), Irish (4.4%), German (4.1%), English (3.9%), African (2.6%).

Land Area: 15.2 square miles.

Zip Codes: 22206, 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22312, 22314

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $100,530 (it was $56,054 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $57,344 (it was $37,645 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $573,200 (it was $202,400 in 2000) Alexandria:$573,200VA:$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, Alexandria, VA

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

225 REINEKERS LN 0.7 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 1.7 miles

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

4527 DUKE ST 3.4 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4320 SEMINARY RD 3.4 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 4.0 miles

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

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 4.2 miles

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

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 4.6 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 5.0 miles

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

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 5.0 miles

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

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 5.1 miles

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

5606 HOLTON LN 5.5 miles

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

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 5.9 miles

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

3301 WILSON BLVD 6.1 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 6.5 miles

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

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 6.5 miles

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

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 6.6 miles

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

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 6.7 miles

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

2029 K ST NW STE 301 6.8 miles

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

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 6.9 miles

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

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 6.9 miles

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

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 6.9 miles

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

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 6.9 miles

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

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 7.1 miles

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

5501 BACKLICK RD 7.4 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 7.4 miles

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

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 7.5 miles

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

911 U ST NW 7.8 miles

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

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 8.4 miles

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

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 8.6 miles

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

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 8.9 miles

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

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 9.3 miles

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

920 W BROAD ST STE B 9.4 miles

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

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 9.8 miles

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

920 VARNUM ST NE 9.9 miles

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

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 10.7 miles

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

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 11.1 miles

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

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 11.1 miles

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

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 11.6 miles

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

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 11.9 miles

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

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 12.2 miles

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

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD 12.3 miles

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

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 12.8 miles

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

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 12.9 miles

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

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 13.2 miles

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

100 MAPLE AVE E 13.5 miles

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

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 13.8 miles

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

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 14.2 miles

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

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 14.2 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 14.3 miles

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

216 Locust St 14.4 miles

216 Locust St
Occaquan, VA 22125
Categories: Occaquan VA

3510 HEIDI LN 14.5 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

10560 MAIN ST 14.5 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 14.6 miles

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

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 14.8 miles

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

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 14.8 miles

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

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104 14.8 miles

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

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104, 14.8 miles

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

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 15.1 miles

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

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 15.3 miles

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

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 15.4 miles

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

Onsite Only 15.5 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201 15.6 miles

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

7933 BELLE POINT DR 15.8 miles

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

3070 HEATHCOTE RD 15.8 miles

3070 HEATHCOTE RD
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 16.0 miles

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

PO BOX 59815 16.7 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 16.8 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 16.8 miles

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

10117 PALAMAR DR 17.0 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

2080 Daniel Stuart Square, 17.0 miles

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

14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR 17.1 miles

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

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 17.4 miles

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
Categories: GLENN DALE MD

4729 SELLMAN RD 17.5 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101 17.8 miles

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

12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100 18.6 miles

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

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 18.7 miles

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

12713 SHOPPES LN 18.7 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 18.8 miles

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

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 18.9 miles

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD

12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103 19.0 miles

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

4158 DALE BLVD 19.2 miles

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

201 CENTENNIAL ST B1 19.5 miles

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

403 CHARLES ST 3 19.5 miles

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

14142 MINNIEVILLE RD MINNIEVILLE PLAZE SUITE 204 19.8 miles

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

13823 OUTLET DR 19.9 miles

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

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 20.0 miles

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112,
Bowie, MD 20716
Categories: Bowie MD

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 20.5 miles

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

208 ELDEN ST 20.7 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 20.7 miles

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

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200 20.9 miles

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

3990 FETTLER PARK DR 21.3 miles

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

17017 DUMFRIES RD 21.6 miles

17017 DUMFRIES RD
DUMFRIES, VA 22025
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 21.9 miles

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

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 21.9 miles

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

3676 Alpen Greenway 21.9 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 21.9 miles

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

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 22.2 miles

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

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 22.2 miles

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

8694 CENTREVILLE RD 22.2 miles

8694 CENTREVILLE RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

1411 H SERVICE RD 22.3 miles

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

8773 MATHIS AVE 22.4 miles

8773 MATHIS AVE
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

P. O. BOX 376 22.4 miles

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

3928 LANSING CT 22.6 miles

3928 LANSING CT
DUMFRIES, VA 22026
Categories: DUMFRIES VA

17932 FRALEY BLVD STE 405 22.6 miles

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

9003 CHURCH ST 23.1 miles

9003 CHURCH ST
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8714 SUDLEY RD 23.7 miles

8714 SUDLEY RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8685 Sudley Rd, 23.7 miles

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

8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203 23.8 miles

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

8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104 23.9 miles

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

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 24.0 miles

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

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 24.1 miles

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

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD 24.1 miles

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

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 24.1 miles

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

8768 SUSINI DR 24.3 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

On-site ONLY 24.3 miles

On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
Categories: LAUREL MD

8945 N WESTLAND DR 24.5 miles

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

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 24.5 miles

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

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 24.8 miles

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

Onsite Only 24.9 miles

Onsite Only
Hughesville, MD 20637
Categories: Hughesville 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: Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016, the population was estimated to be 155,810. Located along the western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C.

Like the rest of Northern Virginia, as well as Central Maryland, modern Alexandria has been influenced by its proximity to the U.S. capital. It is largely populated by professionals working in the federal civil service, in the U.S. military, or for one of the many private companies which contract to provide services to the federal government. One of Alexandria's largest employers is the U.S. Department of Defense. Another is the Institute for Defense Analyses. In 2005, the United States Patent and Trademark Office moved to Alexandria, and in 2017, so did the headquarters of the National Science Foundation.

The historic center of Alexandria is known as Old Town. With its concentration of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops and theaters, it is a major draw for all who live in Alexandria as well for visitors. Like Old Town, many Alexandria neighborhoods are compact and walkable. It is the 7th largest and highest-income independent city in Virginia.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 160,035 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +24.8%

Population (female): 83,185

Poverty (breakdown): (4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.6% for Black residents, 15.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.0% for American Indian residents, 14.2% for other race residents, 9.8% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Virginia and other state lists, there were 286 registered sex offenders living in Alexandria, Virginia as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alexandria is 545 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lo

Ancestries: Ancestries: Ethiopian (6.9%), American (5.1%), Irish (4.4%), German (4.1%), English (3.9%), African (2.6%).

Land Area: 15.2 square miles.

Zip Codes: 22206, 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22311, 22312, 22314

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $100,530 (it was $56,054 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $57,344 (it was $37,645 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $573,200 (it was $202,400 in 2000) Alexandria:$573,200VA:$273,400

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