DNA Testing Companies: Chain of Custody Services
Several DNA testing companies offer
chain of custody
testing for clients who need court-admissible results. Because of the potential legal
ramifications of DNA test results, it is crucial that you learn all you can about several DNA testing companies before you choose your test service.
Below you will find comparisons of the most popular DNA testing companies based on both the types of
services
they provide and the accreditation and experience
of their
laboratories
. This list of DNA testing companies is not exhaustive, but it does provide you valuable
information about the companies most frequently accessed through Internet searches.
Each situation involving DNA testing is unique. In some cases, such as those involved child support or immigration, specific requirements and guidelines
must be followed to ensure that the results of the DNA test are acceptable in courts or other legal settings. Be sure to review the potential DNA testing requirements
and guidelines you may have for your particular case. To review these requirements and guidelines, visit the specific
Uses
page for your situation.
Recommendations
We have two recommendations for choosing a DNA testing company and service:
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Choose a chain of custody DNA test.
Chain of custody tests are reliable and regulated, and their results can be used for legal
purposes.
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Choose DNA Diagnostics Center for any of your DNA testing needs.
DNA Diagnostics Center
consistently uses regulated DNA testing processes, has earned many important accreditations and certifications, maintains reasonable prices, and offers many high-quality DNA testing
services.
Laboratory Accreditations
The chart above indicates which accreditations each DNA testing company's laboratory has achieved. It also notes which companies have their own DNA testing
laboratories.
Many DNA testing companies claim to provide accredited tests. These claims are based on the accreditations of the laboratory through which they perform the DNA tests. Some
companies do not actually own their own laboratories but instead contract with outside laboratories to analyze the companies' samples.
It is important for DNA testing laboratories to undergo rigorous accrediting processes. Accreditations are earned by laboratories that demonstrate
proficiency and excellence in DNA testing. Choosing a DNA testing company that has a highly accredited laboratory will help ensure that your DNA samples and results are handled by
trained professionals who are committed to providing you the most accurate and dependable results possible.
If you need to undergo DNA testing for any legal purpose, you must order a chain of custody DNA test from a company that is accredited by the
American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)
. If a DNA testing company offers
chain of custody testing but is not associated with an AABB-accredited laboratory, you will not receive results that are court admissible. Additionally, if you are a resident of
the state of New York, you can only use DNA testing from a company that is certified by the
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
.
Based on the accessibility and accreditation of its laboratory, we recommend
DNA Diagnostics Center
for any of your legal DNA testing needs. DNA Diagnostics Center is accredited
and certified by all the major national and international accrediting organizations. By being recognized by so many organizations, DNA Diagnostics Center shows its commitment to and
experience in DNA testing.
You can learn more about our recommendation of DNA Diagnostics Center by visiting the
Recommended Chain of Custody DNA Test Company Feature
page now.
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DNA Testing Services
The chart above indicates the types of DNA testing services that each company provides. Additionally, the chart notes which companies
offer chain of custody DNA tests.
It is important that you choose a DNA testing company that provides you with the services and experience you need. A company that offers
more services is likely to be more experienced than companies that do not offer as many services.
We recommend
DNA Diagnostics Center
for any of your DNA testing
needs. DNA Diagnostics Center offers all of the DNA tests that are commonly needed. Additionally, by offering all of these services, DNA Diagnostics Center has gained a broad base
of DNA testing experience.
You can learn more about our recommendation of DNA Diagnostics Center by visiting the
Recommended Chain of Custody DNA Testing Company Feature
page now.
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