Legal DNA Paternity Tests
- Comprehensive customer support package
- Fully managed nationwide sample collection service
- Results available within 7 working days from receipt of sample
- A scientific team led by internationally recognised forensic specialists
- Competitive pricing policy
- ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accredited DNA testing laboratory
- Unrivalled range of chemical compounds detected
- Free sample collection materials
- Free CPD Course (subject to availability)
The DNA paternity testing section explains the main differences between peace of mind paternity tests and legal paternity tests
Over the last decade, the use of DNA analysis has substantially increased within the legal services community. DNA analysis is able to provide a simple and accurate method of determining the identity of an individual and also to establish if there are any biological relationships between two or more people. This can resolve many legal matters, ranging from family law (such as child support, child custody, and visitation disputes), inheritance disputes, or to satisfy immigration requirements.
A paternity test compares the DNA of the child to that of the alleged father. Since every child inherits half their DNA from each biological parent, it can be determined whether or not the alleged father contributed to the DNA of the child.
Eurofins Genetic Services utilises the most advanced, accurate and reliable method of DNA analysis available from our ISO 17025 accredited laboratories. In addition we operate a strict chain of custody procedure for legal paternity testing; this is what makes our test results legally defensible in courts of law. From the moment a legal instruction is made the entire process is documented and can be checked at every stage to show:
