DNA testing
Choose to receive accurate and confidential results from one of the best DNA testing laboratory in the UK.
DNA testing - Paternity (or Maternity if required)
Receive 100% accurate results with the UK’s fastest and most reliable paternity DNA test from our UKAS accredited laboratory.
Our paternity test analyses up to 42 DNA markers – double the industry standard for paternity testing – to examine the child’s DNA and identify which half is inherited from the father. The test can be performed at any time on a person of any age, including newborn babies and grown-up children/adults.
For a peace of mind paternity test, cheek (buccal) swabs are used to collect cheek cell DNA from the alleged father(s) and the child.
These samples can then be analysed and compared in the laboratory to identify matching DNA markers (loci) in the DNA samples.
For children under the age of 16, consent for their DNA to be used in the test can only be provided by those who have parental responsibility for the child. Please make sure you can sign consent form on your child behalf.
DNA testing - Sibling
Our laboratory uses DNA technology to determine whether two or more individuals are full-siblings or half-siblings.
When both people have the same biological parents, they are classed as full-siblings. Half-siblings are individuals who share only one biological parent, either the mother or father.
When testing for sibling relationships, the DNA laboratory will determine the genetic profile of the possible siblings and will calculate a sibling DNA index or likelihood ratio.
Full siblings usually have more DNA in common than half-siblings, while half siblings normally share more DNA than unrelated persons.
Unlike a paternity test which will always provide a conclusive result, sibling DNA testing is different.
When a sibling test is conducted, the DNA laboratory will determine the genetic profiles of the alleged full or half-siblings.
Based on the genetic material shared by each sibling, a sibling DNA index or likelihood ratio is calculated to determine the most likely relationship.
A likelihood of greater than 10 indicates that the siblings are related, either full or half, but a likelihood of less than 0.1 does not support this.
A likelihood that falls between 0.1 and 10 is inconclusive, which means that a relationship cannot be determined, based on the data collected and analysed.
The higher the value of the sibling DNA index, the greater the likelihood that the two individuals are biological full or half-siblings. It is possible to analyse two individuals to determine that they are more likely to share two common parents versus one common parent (i.e., they are full siblings sharing a mother and father) or that it is more likely that they have one parent in common versus them being unrelated (i.e., that they are half-siblings, with a single parent in common).
Legal DNA testing
If you require your DNA test for legal requirements, choose this test option and in comments box describe what you need it for.
We have to follow strict chain of custody for this option.
​
This test is for member of public who require a legal DNA test for CSA purposes, for immigration purposes or for legal professional/ social worker who require DNA test for a client.
We are offering DNA sample collection service, which can visit you or your client. Alternatively, you can have your sample collected for free of charge at one of our Walk-in Centres. Our fully trained sample collectors follow strict procedures to maintain chain of custody, which is crucial during such forms of testing.
DNA testing is a powerful tool for verifying biological relationships between family members. When this is used to determine the relationship of the family members of a UK citizen, it becomes invaluable in supporting immigration cases.
Family members can come to live permanently in the UK if they are a dependent relative of someone who is already a permanent resident.
If someone is applying for British citizenship, the UK Visas and Immigration service may provide DNA testing as an additional option, if the applicant is required to submit supporting evidence of a relationship to a UK family member. This DNA test must follow a strict chain of custody to be admissible in a UK court or immigration hearing.
​
We are using approved DNA testing laboratory with strict chain of custody.
​
On the day of your appointment you will require the following: 2x Passport size & style phot
​