Sellersville, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.7% for Black residents, 17.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Sellersville, Pennsylvania as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sellersville is 384 to 1.>

Elevation: 310 feet

Land Area: 1.16 square miles.

Zip Codes: 18960

Races:
      White alone - 3,891 - 91.8%
      Two or more races - 112 - 2.6%
      Black alone - 90 - 2.1%
      Hispanic - 61 - 1.4%
      Asian alone - 25 - 0.6%
      American Indian alone - 6 - 0.1%

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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, Sellersville, PA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Sellersville, PA 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 Sellersville, PA 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 Sellersville, PA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

700 LAWN AVE 1.1 miles

700 LAWN AVE
SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960
Categories: SELLERSVILLE PA

708 Route 113, 2.6 miles

708 Route 113,
Souderton, PA 18964
Categories: Souderton PA

32 MAPLE AVE 5.2 miles

32 MAPLE AVE
LINE LEXINGTON, PA 18932
Categories: LINE LEXINGTON PA

1534 PARK AVE STE 240 6.4 miles

1534 PARK AVE STE 240
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
Categories: QUAKERTOWN PA

2131 N Broad St, 6.8 miles

2131 N Broad St,
Lansdale, PA 19446
Categories: Lansdale PA

1970 N BROAD ST 6.8 miles

1970 N BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

345 Main Street, 6.8 miles

345 Main Street,
Harleysville, PA 19438
Categories: Harleysville PA

2031 N BROAD ST STE 127 6.9 miles

2031 N BROAD ST STE 127
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

270 MAIN ST 7.0 miles

270 MAIN ST
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
Categories: HARLEYSVILLE PA

229 N West End Blvd, 7.1 miles

229 N West End Blvd,
Quakertown, PA 18951
Categories: Quakertown PA

1313 N BROAD ST 7.3 miles

1313 N BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

826 N BROAD ST 7.5 miles

826 N BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

525 N BROAD ST 7.7 miles

525 N BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

1500 HORIZON DR STE 102 7.9 miles

1500 HORIZON DR STE 102
CHALFONT, PA 18914
Categories: CHALFONT PA

1700 Horizon Dr, Suite 205 7.9 miles

1700 Horizon Dr, Suite 205
Chalfont, PA 18914
Categories: Chalfont PA

1456 FERRY ROAD, UNIT 401 8.1 miles

1456 FERRY ROAD, UNIT 401
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Categories: DOYLESTOWN PA

1019 S BROAD ST 8.7 miles

1019 S BROAD ST
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

800 W STATE ST STE 102 8.9 miles

800 W STATE ST STE 102
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Categories: DOYLESTOWN PA

252 W Swamp Rd, 8.9 miles

252 W Swamp Rd,
Doylestown, PA 18901
Categories: Doylestown PA

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR 9.2 miles

2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR
PENNSBURG, PA 18073
Categories: PENNSBURG PA

275 S MAIN ST STE 4 9.9 miles

275 S MAIN ST STE 4
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Categories: DOYLESTOWN PA

1432 EASTON RD STE 3C 11.5 miles

1432 EASTON RD STE 3C
WARRINGTON, PA 18976
Categories: WARRINGTON PA

622 Gravel Pike, 11.5 miles

622 Gravel Pike,
East Greenville, PA 18041
Categories: East Greenville PA

724 Dekalb Pike, 12.8 miles

724 Dekalb Pike,
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Categories: Blue Bell PA

PO BOX 754 13.3 miles

PO BOX 754
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Categories: LANSDALE PA

Buckingham Green Shopping Cent, 4920 York Rd Unit 2 13.3 miles

Buckingham Green Shopping Cent, 4920 York Rd Unit 2
Holicong, PA 18928
Categories: Holicong PA

201 PRECISION RD 13.8 miles

201 PRECISION RD
HORSHAM, PA 19044
Categories: HORSHAM PA

78 2ND AVE 14.1 miles

78 2ND AVE
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426
Categories: COLLEGEVILLE PA

The Shoppes at Hellertown, 25 Main Street 14.9 miles

The Shoppes at Hellertown, 25 Main Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
Categories: Hellertown PA

1117 MEARNS RD 15.2 miles

1117 MEARNS RD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Categories: WARMINSTER PA

2521 W MAIN ST 15.3 miles

2521 W MAIN ST
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
Categories: NORRISTOWN PA

200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230, 15.4 miles

200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230,
Horsham, PA 19044
Categories: Horsham PA

850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 15.6 miles

850 GERMANTOWN PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Categories: PLYMOUTH MEETING PA

720--730 E Johnson Highway, 15.8 miles

720--730 E Johnson Highway,
Norristown, PA 19401
Categories: Norristown PA

2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A 15.8 miles

2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090
Categories: WILLOW GROVE PA

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 15.8 miles

Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road
Royersford, PA 19468
Categories: Royersford PA

1323 Rt 100, 15.9 miles

1323 Rt 100,
Barto, PA 19504
Categories: Barto PA

1437 Dekalb St, 15.9 miles

1437 Dekalb St,
Norristown, PA 19401
Categories: Norristown PA

515 Pennsylvania Ave, 16.0 miles

515 Pennsylvania Ave,
Ft Washington, PA 19034
Categories: Ft Washington PA

535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 16.1 miles

535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Categories: FORT WASHINGTON PA

111 E Harrison St, 16.5 miles

111 E Harrison St,
Emmaus, PA 18049
Categories: Emmaus PA

1050 E Philadelphia Ave, 16.7 miles

1050 E Philadelphia Ave,
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Categories: Gilbertsville PA

1380 NACE AVE 17.2 miles

1380 NACE AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

2089 E HIGH ST 17.5 miles

2089 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

2100 MACK BLVD 17.5 miles

2100 MACK BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 17.6 miles

407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109
EXTON, PA 19341
Categories: EXTON PA

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING 17.7 miles

81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

1600 E HIGH ST 18.0 miles

1600 E HIGH ST
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
Categories: POTTSTOWN PA

130 Almshouse Rd, 18.0 miles

130 Almshouse Rd,
Richboro, PA 18954
Categories: Richboro PA

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane 18.0 miles

Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
Categories: Macungie PA

170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 18.0 miles

170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
Categories: KING OF PRUSSIA PA

170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 18.1 miles

170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Categories: King Of Prussia PA

1569 Medical Dr, 18.1 miles

1569 Medical Dr,
Pottstown, PA 19464
Categories: Pottstown PA

801 OSTRUM ST 18.2 miles

801 OSTRUM ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

107 Town Center Road 18.2 miles

107 Town Center Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Categories: King of Prussia PA

1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103 18.3 miles

1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103
Flourtown, PA 19031
Categories: Flourtown PA

406 Delaware Ave, 18.3 miles

406 Delaware Ave,
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Categories: Bethlehem PA

1800 BYBERRY RD STE 705 18.3 miles

1800 BYBERRY RD STE 705
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
Categories: HUNTINGDON VALLEY PA

1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18.4 miles

1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd,
Allentown, PA 18103
Categories: Allentown PA

1243 S CEDAR CREST BLVD 18.5 miles

1243 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

1468 OLD YORK RD 18.6 miles

1468 OLD YORK RD
ABINGTON, PA 19001
Categories: ABINGTON PA

1419 Old York Rd, 18.8 miles

1419 Old York Rd,
Abington, PA 19001
Categories: Abington PA

1101 S Cedar Crest Blvd 18.9 miles

1101 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
Categories: Allentown PA

450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 19.0 miles

450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

1101 W HAMILTON ST STE 529 19.3 miles

1101 W HAMILTON ST STE 529
ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

536 W COURT ST STE 105 19.3 miles

536 W COURT ST STE 105
ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD 19.4 miles

250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD
RADNOR, PA 19087
Categories: RADNOR PA

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 19.5 miles

Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Categories: Phoenixville PA

35 E ELIZABETH AVE 19.5 miles

35 E ELIZABETH AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

2015 WEST HAMILTON ST, STE 104 19.5 miles

2015 WEST HAMILTON ST, STE 104
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 19.6 miles

200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
Categories: W CNSHOHOCKEN PA

2015 W HAMILTON ST 19.7 miles

2015 W HAMILTON ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road 19.9 miles

Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Categories: Jenkintown PA

1608 W Allen St, 20.0 miles

1608 W Allen St,
Allentown, PA 18102
Categories: Allentown PA

3941 FREEMANSBURG AVE 20.1 miles

3941 FREEMANSBURG AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270 20.1 miles

1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270
Wyncote, PA 19095
Categories: Wyncote PA

951 N 4TH ST 20.3 miles

951 N 4TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

2045 Westgate Dr Bldg Ste306, 20.6 miles

2045 Westgate Dr Bldg Ste306,
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Categories: Bethlehem PA

6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145 20.7 miles

6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145
TREXLERTOWN, PA 18087
Categories: TREXLERTOWN PA

1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 20.7 miles

1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD
BERWYN, PA 19312
Categories: BERWYN PA

501 CETRONIA RD STE 105 20.7 miles

501 CETRONIA RD STE 105
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

1770 BATHGATE RD STE 200 20.8 miles

1770 BATHGATE RD STE 200
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

4144 W TILGHMAN ST 20.9 miles

4144 W TILGHMAN ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

1791 Airport Rd 20.9 miles

1791 Airport Rd
Allentown, PA 18109
Categories: Allentown PA

4815 W TILGHMAN ST 21.2 miles

4815 W TILGHMAN ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

4825 W TILGHMAN ST 21.3 miles

4825 W TILGHMAN ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

2101 EMRICK BLVD 1ST FL 21.4 miles

2101 EMRICK BLVD 1ST FL
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

1503 N Cedar Crest Blvd 21.4 miles

1503 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18104
Categories: Allentown PA

210 E. Street Road, 3rd Floor, Ste 3D 21.5 miles

210 E. Street Road, 3rd Floor, Ste 3D
Feasterville, PA 19053
Categories: Feasterville PA

4333 Easton Ave, Suite A 21.6 miles

4333 Easton Ave, Suite A
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Categories: Bethlehem PA

400 N 17TH ST STE 207 FAIRGROUNDS MEDICAL CENTER 21.9 miles

400 N 17TH ST STE 207 FAIRGROUNDS MEDICAL CENTER
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

5325 NORTHGATE DR 21.9 miles

5325 NORTHGATE DR
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

227 S ROUTE 100 22.1 miles

227 S ROUTE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18106
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

2300 HIGHLAND AVE 22.3 miles

2300 HIGHLAND AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

2310 HIGHLAND AVE 22.4 miles

2310 HIGHLAND AVE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

153 BRODHEAD RD 22.5 miles

153 BRODHEAD RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Categories: BETHLEHEM PA

FASHION DR 22.6 miles

FASHION DR
ALLENTOWN, PA 18109
Categories: ALLENTOWN PA

400 S GREENWOOD AVE 22.6 miles

400 S GREENWOOD AVE
EASTON, PA 18045
Categories: EASTON PA

6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 22.7 miles

6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 23.0 miles

2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Categories: Philadelphia PA

5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 23.0 miles

5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

9808 Bustleton Avenue, 23.0 miles

9808 Bustleton Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Categories: Philadelphia PA

5322 MAGNOLIA ST 23.1 miles

5322 MAGNOLIA ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

525 Jamestown Street, 23.1 miles

525 Jamestown Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Categories: Philadelphia PA

700 Cottman Ave, 23.2 miles

700 Cottman Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Categories: Philadelphia PA

229 S 22nd St, 23.2 miles

229 S 22nd St,
Easton, PA 18042
Categories: Easton PA

9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102 23.5 miles

9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 23.5 miles

11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
PAOLI, PA 19301
Categories: PAOLI PA

2461 NAZARETH RD 25th Street Shopping 23.5 miles

2461 NAZARETH RD 25th Street Shopping
EASTON, PA 18045
Categories: EASTON PA

2837 SOUTHAMPTON RD 23.7 miles

2837 SOUTHAMPTON RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 23.7 miles

15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101
Paoli, PA 19301
Categories: Paoli PA

934 MONTGOMERY AVE 23.8 miles

934 MONTGOMERY AVE
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
Categories: PENN VALLEY PA

6129 PALMETTO ST 24.0 miles

6129 PALMETTO ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

304 FLORAL VALE BLVD 24.0 miles

304 FLORAL VALE BLVD
YARDLEY, PA 19067
Categories: YARDLEY PA

5675 N Front St, Store 260 24.0 miles

5675 N Front St, Store 260
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Categories: Philadelphia PA

701 FLORAL VALE BLVD STE 701 24.1 miles

701 FLORAL VALE BLVD STE 701
YARDLEY, PA 19067
Categories: YARDLEY PA

2804 SOUTHAMPTON RD 24.1 miles

2804 SOUTHAMPTON RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
Categories: PHILADELPHIA PA

2417 Welsh Rd, 24.3 miles

2417 Welsh Rd,
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Categories: Philadelphia PA

3601 Nazareth Rd, 24.6 miles

3601 Nazareth Rd,
Easton, PA 18045
Categories: Easton PA

2966 STREET RD 24.8 miles

2966 STREET RD
BENSALEM, PA 19020
Categories: BENSALEM PA

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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: Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Sellersville was founded in the early 18th century. It was centered on a major road known as Bethlehem Pike that connected Philadelphia to Bethlehem and the rest of what was then far Western Pennsylvania. The town was very small and was called Sellers Tavern. Its most notable feature was a large inn. The present Washington House in Sellersville, however, was not Sellers Tavern. The town grew slowly over the years until the Industrial Revolution. In the 1860s the North Pennsylvania Railroad was built, running parallel to Bethlehem Pike: this stimulated the growth of light textile industries and brought a wave of population growth. The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek runs through the town which connects it to an adjacent town of Perkasie. This creek was dammed in the early 20th century creating a small body of water known as Lake Lenape. Along the length of the lake a park was built on Perkasie and Sellersville lands. In the 1920s and 1930s this park housed a carousel, a roller coaster and several other amusements. The railroad brought hundreds of people from Philadelphia in the summer time, and it became a well known vacation spot for blue collar city workers. The town was also home to the Radium Company of America, which was the largest uranium milling facility in the world at the time. A business operating under the name of the United States Gauge Company originated in Sellersville in 1904 and allegedly became a prominent manufacturer of gauges for military use, many of which were coated with radium-based paint for nighttime luminesence. The company later became instrumental in the production of nuclear weapons, leaving behind a legacy of industrial and radioactive contamination that has been well-hidden by local, county, state, and federal government agencies for decades. Today the town is still relatively small, sandwiched in between a ridge line and the larger town of Perkasie. The center of town still runs along Bethlehem Pike which is now called Old Route 309. The Washington House has recently been restored to become an upscale restaurant. Next door to the restaurant was a livery stable, which was converted into a theater (later a movie theater) in 1894. It has since been restored, and reopened in 2001 as Sellersville Theater 1894- a popular live music venue. The creek is still dammed but only the carousel in Perkasie remains of the amusements. The textile industry has long moved out of the area and Sellersville has become mainly a residential town for people working in the many urban centers that are only a short commute away. Grand View Hospital, Bucks County’s first hospital, has provided residents of Bucks and Montgomery counties with comprehensive healthcare services since 1913. The town is surrounded on three sides by open country and spread out housing developments. The local firehouse provides various activities throughout the year, including a carnival in the summer. The Holiday House Pool and Recreation Center becomes a hotspot for people to escape the heat during the summer as well. There are various businesses along Main Street, one being the Washington House, which provide some jobs as well, but largely the town remains a residential area. There is a Sellersville Museum off of Main Street which displays different exhibits every month.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), of which, 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (1.69%) is water. It is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania as part of Northern Bucks County (colloquially referred to as Upper Bucks) which borders Northampton County, and Lehigh County.

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,249 people residing in the borough. The racial makeup of the borough was 93.6% White, 1.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

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Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.7% for Black residents, 17.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Sellersville, Pennsylvania as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sellersville is 384 to 1.>

Elevation: 310 feet

Land Area: 1.16 square miles.

Zip Codes: 18960

Races:
      White alone - 3,891 - 91.8%
      Two or more races - 112 - 2.6%
      Black alone - 90 - 2.1%
      Hispanic - 61 - 1.4%
      Asian alone - 25 - 0.6%
      American Indian alone - 6 - 0.1%

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