Why choose AlphaBiolabs?

At AlphaBiolabs, we set the standard for testing excellence.

With a focus on accuracy, reliability and customer care, we’ve been the trusted laboratory testing partner for private individuals, family law professionals, social workers, local authorities, and businesses for over 20 years.

12 reasons why AlphaBiolabs is the best choice for secure, confidential DNA, drug, alcohol and health testing

The UK’s No. 1 DNA testing laboratory – we pioneered the fastest results for DNA testing worldwide
UKAS ISO 17025-accredited (No. 2773) ensuring our processes meet the highest international standards for accuracy and reliability
We are the first UK laboratory to achieve UKAS 17025 accreditation for prenatal paternity testing
DNA testing for all family relationships and Ministry of Justice approved
All testing performed at our UK laboratories – so your samples will never be sent abroad
Significant investment in state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology

Comprehensive range of testing services offered – including peace of mind and court-admissible tests for private individuals, the legal profession and the workplace
Widest range of drugs tested – hair, nails, urine and oral fluid samples analysed
Test for chronic and excessive alcohol consumption or abstinence – hair, blood and nail samples analysed
Range of easy-to-use, at-home health tests available, including non-invasive prenatal genetic testing (NIPT), and genetic tests for coeliac disease and lactose intolerance
Nationwide sample collection network including walk‑in centres
Exceptional customer service – our dedicated team are here to guide you through the testing process, from start to finish

Who we work with

Members of the public
Family law solicitors & immigration solicitors

Social workers & local authorities
Businesses of all sizes & across all sectors

Healthcare providers & occupational health services
Pharmacies & clinics

At the forefront of innovation

We set the standard for DNA testing on a global scale, as the first testing laboratory to offer next-day DNA test results as standard, with same-day results available if needed. Our efforts saw us awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
We were the first to establish a network of trained sample collectors available to collect samples nationwide.
We were the first testing laboratory to open a walk-in centre, now operating a network of 21 walk-in centres offering sample collection throughout the UK and Ireland. AlphaBiolabs is still the only testing laboratory to offer this service.
We were the first testing laboratory in the legal sector to achieve accreditation for DNA and toxicology work.

We were the first laboratory to offer same-day confirmations for non-negative urine tests in the workplace, making us the fastest in the industry.
We were the first UK DNA testing company to enter the US market.
We were the first UK DNA testing company to launch a Toothbrush DNA Test.
We were the first European company to perform non-invasive prenatal paternity testing in-house.

Your privacy, our priority

As well as offering the best DNA, drug, alcohol and health testing available, we prioritise our customer’s privacy, so you can be confident your test is in safe hands.

We’re Cyber Essentials Plus certified
We’ll NEVER share your test results with third-party organisations, including genealogy or DNA-matching services
All correspondence is 100% private and confidential
Results are password-protected and shared via secure email, for your peace of mind

Our accreditation

We are proud to share details of accreditation and certification for our award-winning, UK laboratory.

ILAC

ILAC is the international organisation for accreditation bodies operating in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011 and involved in the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies including testing laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025).

Accreditation means that evaluators (testing and calibration laboratories, inspection, and certification bodies) have been assessed against internationally recognised standards to demonstrate their competence, impartiality and performance capability.

This means that through the application of national and international standards, government, procurers, and consumers can have confidence in the calibration and test results, inspection reports and certifications provided.

UKAS-accredited testing laboratory

Accreditation by UKAS means that evaluators (testing and calibration laboratories, inspection, and certification bodies) have been assessed against internationally recognised standards to demonstrate their competence, impartiality, and performance capability. UKAS Accreditation demonstrates the competence, impartiality, and performance capability of these evaluators.

ISO 17025

ISO 17025 is the internationally-recognised standard for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. The standard contains all the requirements that Testing and Calibration Laboratories must meet if they wish to demonstrate that they operate a quality system, are technically competent and are able to generate technically valid results.

Laboratories accredited to this standard can provide their clients with a measurable level of assurance. UKAS is the sole national accreditation body recognised by government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection, and calibration services.

To view our schedule of accreditation, click here.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is the internationally-recognised standard for the quality management of businesses. It applies to the processes that create and control the products and services an organisation supplies.

It prescribes systematic control of activities to ensure that the needs and expectations of customers are met. It is designed and intended to apply to virtually any product or service, made by any process anywhere in the world.

To view our certificate of accreditation, click here.

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is the internationally-recognised standard for environmental management systems (EMS), providing a framework by which organisations can continually improve environmental performance.

Certification demonstrates that we are taking proactive measures to minimise our environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements, and achieve environmental goals.

Society of Hair Testing

We are members of the Society of Hair Testing. As such, we carry out all hair analysis in accordance with the agreed standards and best practice guidelines of this international scientific body.

Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

We are members of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA), a professional association, whose members practise in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law.

ILPA is represented on numerous Government, official and non-Governmental advisory groups and regularly provides evidence to parliamentary and official enquiries.

#1 Paternity Test on DNA Testing Choice

Our DNA tests are ranked in 1st place out of 54 companies by dnatestingchoice.com, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. DNA Testing Choice is an independent review site that collects genuine reviews from real DNA test customers.

Ministry of Justice

AlphaBiolabs is accredited by the Ministry of Justice to carry out parentage tests as directed by the Civil courts in England and Wales under Section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act (1969).

AlphaBiolabs complies with the guidance provided in ‘A Common Framework of Principles for direct-to-consumer genetic testing services’ issued by the Human Genetics Commission in August 2010 to ensure that we provide testing in an accurate, confidential, and ethical manner.

Our standard operating procedures also conform to the guidelines set out by the International Society of Forensic Genetics (ISFG).

Cyber Essentials Plus certified

Cyber Essentials Plus is the highest level of certification available under the government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme.

AlphaBiolabs was awarded Cyber Essentials Plus certification following a rigorous assessment of our cyber security systems. This certification demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding sensitive data, so you can be confident that your data is securely managed and protected.

The Equality Register

AlphaBiolabs is a member of the Association of Equality Scheme Providers (AESP).

The Association of Equality Scheme checks that an organisation’s policies and practices meet the AESP National Equality Framework (NEF) standard requirements.

For more information about the Association of Equality Scheme Providers, please visit their website here.

Queen’s Award For Enterprise

AlphaBiolabs has previously been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for offering the fastest DNA test results in the industry.

The Queen’s Award scheme (now the King’s Award) is regarded as the UK’s most prestigious business awards, and winners are invited to a special reception at Buckingham Palace.

We are proud to have been recognised by the scheme for our rapid DNA test results, offering next business day results as standard, and same day DNA test results if required.

The typical turnaround for other laboratories is 3-5 business days, while some of our competitors take even longer as they send samples off to overseas labs.

All our testing is carried out in-house at our accredited UK laboratory, which means we can deal with samples quickly and efficiently.

I’m so glad I went with Alphabiolabs for my peace of mind paternity test. Great prices, the quickest service which was perfect in my situation, customer service was quick efficient and polite when I spoke to them and prompt results exactly when they said I would have them. Could not fault this company at all I would highly recommend to anyone who needs a peace of mind 100%

Jess
Paternity Test Customer

I recently used Alphabiolabs service at their Warrington site. The entire process was excellent from start to finish from the people who I dealt with on the phone to the staff who took my sample and the help they gave me was superb. Their service was professional and discreet nothing was too much trouble and they made me feel at ease from start to finish. Thank you again for everything

Prenatal DNA Test customer
on DNA Testing Choice

After 50 years of thinking my sister and I looked a lot alike but were fraternal, we now know we are identical. Doctor in 1972 thought because there were 2 sacs we must be fraternal but 2 sacs is common with identical twins too!!

Karen Johnson
Twin DNA Test Customer