Accreditation
When choosing a DNA testing laboratory, you may want to consider the accreditations that the laboratory has earned. The number of accreditations a laboratory has may or may not indicate the quality of testing services it offers to its clients. Also, depending on your purpose for DNA testing, some laboratories will not be able to provide you with the results you need.
Please remember that if you need results that are admissible in chain of custody testing , you need to choose a laboratory that is accredited by AABB. Also, if you are a resident of New York, you should be sure to choose a laboratory that is certified by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
The following pages provide information on several accreditations that you should recognize and consider when you decide on a DNA testing laboratory.
These accreditations include:
By reviewing both the purpose of the accreditations and the criteria by which labs are evaluated, you will be able to confidently choose the DNA testing lab with the accreditations most suited for your needs.
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