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For some people looking for laboratory testing support for a family law or immigration matter, Legal Aid may not be available. Whether due to financial ineligibility or the nature of the case, some clients find themselves having to fund their own drug, alcohol or DNA testing. For family law solicitors and specialist immigration solicitors, this […]
Continuity you can count on: Why choosing a reliable testing laboratory matters
Drug, alcohol and DNA testing plays a critical role across family law and child welfare, informing safeguarding decisions, care proceedings, and the arrangements that shape a family’s future. Whether the results are being used to support a court case, safeguarding assessment, or decision made in a child’s best interests, the reliability of the testing laboratory […]
The siblingship gap: How DNA testing supports sibling and wider kinship care placements
For children entering the care system, few relationships matter more than those they share with their brothers and sisters. Amid the upheaval of separation from parents, sibling bonds can offer a vital sense of identity, continuity and belonging. Yet many children in care are still separated from their siblings, sometimes over considerable distances. Research from […]
AlphaBiolabs’ supports Save the Children UK with latest Giving Back donation
Save the Children UK is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation via our Giving Back initiative. Monika Humagain, a Solicitor at Harringtons in Birmingham, was randomly selected in our latest draw and nominated Save the Children UK to receive the donation. Save the Children focuses on children living in crisis or poverty, […]
Hallucinogen drug testing for legal matters: what you need to know
Hallucinogens, sometimes referred to as psychedelics, are a group of substances that alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes, often producing intense sensory experiences that can be unpredictable and, in some cases, psychologically distressing. While often perceived as less harmful than other Class A drugs, hallucinogens are a persistent feature of the UK drug landscape. According […]
Hair drug testing: Patterns of use, single events and limitations
Hair drug testing occupies a unique position in forensic toxicology. Unlike urine or oral fluid (saliva) – which detect only recent consumption – hair analysis provides a retrospective record of drug exposure spanning weeks or months. This makes it a particularly powerful tool in family court proceedings, where establishing patterns of behaviour is often central […]
AlphaBiolabs awarded Hull City Council contract for court-approved Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing
We’re proud to announce that AlphaBiolabs has been awarded the contract to provide court-approved drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services for Hull City Council, following a rigorous competitive tender process. Our UKAS 17025-accredited, purpose-built DNA and toxicology laboratories will deliver the specialised testing on behalf of the authority for up to 4 years, supporting […]
Non-invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing: what solicitors, social workers and local authorities need to know
Questions about biological paternity arise regularly in family law proceedings, child welfare assessments, and cases managed by local authorities. In these situations, establishing paternity accurately and as early as possible can be critical, influencing decisions around parental responsibility, contact arrangements, financial support, and the long-term welfare of the child. Non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) testing provides […]
AlphaBiolabs’ backs Endometriosis Awareness North with £500 donation
We’re proud to share that we’re supporting Endometriosis Awareness North with our latest Giving Back donation; a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England. Alex Swindells, Solicitor in the Care Department at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers in Manchester, was randomly selected in our latest draw and nominated […]
Alcohol misuse in the UK: What the latest evidence means for family proceedings
Alcohol misuse remains a persistent and growing concern across the UK. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 10,473 alcohol-specific deaths were registered in the UK in 2023, the highest number on record. And data from the Children’s Commissioner for England indicates that 478,000 children were living with an alcohol or drug dependent parent […]
