Selecting a DNA Testing Laboratory for Immigration Needs
This list provides you with valuable information for choosing the best DNA testing laboratory for your immigration case, whether you are the beneficiary or the petitioner.
Requirements
For an immigration case, a DNA testing laboratory must:
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Provide
chain of custody
testing.
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Have earned and continue to maintain
AABB
accreditation.
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Provide accurate results with a probability of paternity above 99.5%.
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Perform DNA tests for all parties involved (even if in another country).
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New York State Patient Note:
If any person involved in your immigration case is a resident of New York, you must be sure that the DNA testing laboratory is certified through
NYSDOH
.
Recommendations
Also, you may want to consider the following:
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The laboratory should provide other family relationship testing as well.
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The DNA testing services should be affordable for quality work, particularly since you will be required to pay for the test yourself.
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It is easiest if the DNA testing laboratory has an existing relationship with the US embassy that you are working with.
Recommended DNA Testing Laboratory
To choose the best DNA testing company for your immigration needs, we recommend that you review our
chain of custody DNA testing
company comparison charts
. These charts will provide you with important information for choosing the best chain of custody DNA testing company
for your immigration needs.
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