DNA testing
DNA tests for court: when to use the most powerful test available
Casey Randall explains what counsel need to know about court-approved DNA testing, what the options are, and how its market-leading 45-marker test significantly increases the chance of obtaining a conclusive result in complex relationship testing cases. All relationship DNA tests work in the same way – by analysing the DNA samples of individuals and comparing […]
Prenatal paternity testing for court: your questions answered
Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, answers some of the most common questions about prenatal paternity testing for legal matters. What is non-invasive prenatal paternity testing? A non-invasive prenatal paternity test or NIPP test, is a DNA test performed while the mother is still pregnant, to verify paternity before the baby is born. The […]
Prenatal paternity testing: when is it useful in family court?
Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the benefits of prenatal paternity testing for legal proceedings, including when family law professionals might instruct this test, and how it’s performed at the DNA laboratory. A non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) test is the safest option for anyone looking to establish paternity before a baby is born […]
Complex relationship DNA tests: which test is best for your client?
Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, explains how complex relationship DNA testing works, how such tests can be used for legal purposes, and how to interpret the results. When we talk about DNA testing for legal matters, the first thought that probably comes to mind is paternity testing; a DNA relationship test most […]
Supporting an immigration application with DNA evidence
Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, explores what barristers and family law professionals need to know about DNA testing for immigration, including when a client might wish to submit DNA evidence, and which relationship tests are best for immigration applications. Scientific advances in DNA analysis make it easier than ever to establish a […]
AlphaBiolabs first for UKAS accreditation for prenatal paternity testing
AlphaBiolabs is celebrating after becoming the first UK testing laboratory to be awarded accreditation for its non-invasive prenatal paternity testing. The company, which provides a range of legal testing services including DNA, drug and alcohol testing for local authorities and family law professionals, was awarded ISO 17025 accreditation by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) following a two-year validation […]
The 12 Days of Christmas with AlphaBiolabs
AlphaBiolabs are extending their support to vulnerable families once again this Christmas. Through their work providing DNA, drug and alcohol testing services, the company have regular contact with many people who are undergoing legal or court-instructed DNA, drug or alcohol testing, and are struggling with some aspects of daily life. In response, AlphaBiolabs have been […]
The Human Tissue Act and the issue of consent
When it comes to DNA testing, the UK is one of the very few countries in the world to have a system which regulates the way in which DNA samples are collected and how they are used. Anywhere else in the world, DNA samples can be collected from anyone without them even knowing or being […]
Walk-in Centres make legal testing easier
A new Walk-in Centre is set to make legal DNA and drug and alcohol testing more convenient and more affordable. AlphaBiolabs is a UKAS accredited laboratory with the skills to carry out testing which can be used in legal proceedings. A strict chain of custody is maintained throughout the process from collection to testing to […]
Collecting DNA samples for a DNA test
Collecting samples for DNA testing and paternity testing is today done using mouth swabs and exfoliated cheek cells. Collecting DNA samples for a DNA test DNA testing is the standard means of determining whether people are biologically related. It is in fact carried out between alleged relatives as well as between parents and their children […]
