DNA tests for court: when to use the most powerful test available?

All relationship DNA tests work in the same way – by analysing the DNA samples of individuals and comparing them to identify matching DNA at a number of markers (loci). Every person inherits half of their genetic material from each of their parents, meaning that individuals who are biologically related are likely to share more […]

Drug & alcohol testing for work and official matters

What is drug and alcohol testing? As a leading drug and alcohol testing laboratory, we test for a wide range of drugs and their metabolites using hair, oral fluid, urine, and nail samples. We also offer a full alcohol testing service including point-of-care breath tests, blood analysis, nail analysis, hair analysis and alcohol monitoring using […]

New North London Walk-In Centre for AlphaBiolabs

AlphaBiolabs has opened its newest walk-in centre for customers in North London, providing on-site sample collection services for members of the public, legal professionals and businesses. The walk-in centre, located within theCentre for Health and Care on Chaplin Road in Wembley, is now taking appointments for all customers looking for a flexible solution for their […]

AlphaBiolabs Opens New Walk-In Centre in Preston

AlphaBiolabs has opened its newest walk-in centre for customers in Preston, providing on-site sample collection services for members of the public, the legal sector and the workplace sector. The walk-in centre, located within the Flourish Medical Centre at Quayside House on Navigation Way, is now taking appointments for all customers looking for a flexible solution […]

Drug testing for pre-proceedings: what you need to know

When it comes to child protection, accurate (and rapid) drug testing is often relied upon to help authorities make important decisions about a child’s welfare. In circumstances where one or both parents may be struggling with substance misuse issues, and care proceedings have not yet been initiated via the court, performing a drug test during […]

International COA Week 2023: supporting children affected by parental drinking

Today (12 February) marks the start of International Children of Alcoholics (COA) Awareness Week, the annual campaign to raise awareness of how children are affected by parental alcohol problems. The international campaign, running until 18 February and in its 14th year, is led in the UK by The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa): […]

AlphaBiolabs celebrates excellence at Family Law Awards 2022

We are proud to announce that AlphaBiolabs is once again sponsoring the Family Law Community Interaction Award, at the Family Law Awards 2022.   The annual awards ceremony, which will be held at The Park Plaza, Westminster on 28 November 2022, represents the biggest night of the year for the family law community, celebrating excellence […]

Research by Scotland’s Alcohol Action Group finds alcohol is ‘everywhere’ in Scotland

A report published by Scotland’s Alcohol Action Group has found that people living in Scotland are exposed to alcohol every day through a variety of sources including advertising, marketing, and branded merchandise. To find out just how prevalent alcohol is in Scotland, the Group surveyed its members – including individuals and families directly affected by […]

International FASD Awareness Day: how does alcohol consumption affect unborn babies?

For any pregnant woman reading up on the dos and don’ts of the next nine months, the guidance concerning alcohol consumption is clear – no amount of alcohol is safe when you are expecting a baby. However, for women struggling with alcohol misuse, pregnancy can be an incredibly challenging time, requiring additional support and guidance.  […]

DNA testing for UK visa and immigration applications – what you need to know

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Scientific advances in DNA analysis make it easier than ever to establish a relationship between family members in support of visa, immigration, and passport applications. However, the use of DNA evidence in immigration cases has not been without controversy.   In 2018, Home Secretary Sajid Javid was forced […]