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12 reasons to choose AlphaBiolabs for court-admissible non-invasive prenatal paternity testing:
- Rapid results from our UK laboratory, accepted by UK courts
- Test from 7 weeks’ pregnant to the point of labour
- 100% safe and risk-free for mother and baby
- Ministry of Justice approved to carry out parentage testing
- Develop safeguarding plans early – assess potential carers before the birth
- Reduce care costs – baby can be placed with suitable guardian immediately after birth, with fewer moves between care settings
- All pricing within Legal Aid Agency rates
- Our Price Promise – we will beat any like-for-like quote by a further 10%
- Expert advice and a dedicated Case Manager to fully manage your instruction
- Sample collections from any location within 24-48 hours of instruction
- FREE legally-instructed sample collections at our nationwide Walk-in Centres
- The first UK laboratory with UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation for prenatal paternity testing (No. 2773)
Non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) testing explained
- 1 While in the past the court would have been left in the dark about a child’s paternity until after birth, advances in DNA analysis mean it’s now possible to perform a non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) test as early as seven weeks into pregnancy, right up to the point of labour.
- 2 Our in-house geneticists use the very latest scientific methods to extract the baby’s DNA profile from foetal DNA found in the mother’s bloodstream. This profile is then compared with the DNA profile of the alleged father, to identify matching DNA markers.
- 3 If the tested man is the biological father of the baby, they will share DNA at every tested marker. If the tested man is not the biological father, there will be significant differences between the DNA of the man and the baby.
AlphaBiolabs’ DNA testing also includes an Expert Report, for no additional fee.
This enhanced report covers:
- DNA analysis & results
- Type of analysis performed
- Chain of custody details for sample collection
- Qualifications/experience of the Reporting Scientists
Sample collection
- All sample collections for our court-approved DNA testing are carried out in accordance with full chain of custody procedures, ensuring our DNA test results are accepted in all UK courts.
- Prenatal paternity testing requires cheek swab DNA samples be collected from the alleged father, along with cheek swab samples and a blood sample from the expectant mother.
- The mother’s blood collection must be performed by a trained medical professional such as one of AlphaBiolabs’ professional sample collectors, a phlebotomist, nurse, or other qualified medical practitioner.
- The cheek swabs of the mother and alleged father do not need to be collected at the same location. However, reputable testing laboratories will advise that all samples are collected around the same time. This helps avoid any delays getting the samples to the laboratory and reduces the risk of the mother’s blood sample degrading.
- We offer FREE sample collections for legally-instructed DNA tests from our nationwide walk-in centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
The results of our prenatal paternity testing are accurate based on the samples we receive into our laboratory.
We are also the first UK DNA testing laboratory to hold UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation for our prenatal paternity testing.
There are many benefits associated with prenatal paternity testing for child welfare and protection cases, including:
- Plans to safeguard at-risk babies can be developed before the baby is even born
- Local authorities can carry out assessments early in the process, including assessing the suitability of potential carers
- The baby can be moved into the care of a suitable guardian immediately after birth. This significantly reduces the costs associated with keeping the baby in the hospital or in foster care while a decision is made about their ongoing care
- The number of times the baby must be moved between carers/homes is reduced – which is much better for the baby
The test is also useful for custody arrangements where the parents no longer have a relationship or the alleged father is disputing paternity, ensuring arrangements can be made for custody once the baby is born.
The mother must be at least 7 weeks’ pregnant at the time the blood sample is collected.
This is to ensure there is enough foetal DNA present in the mother’s bloodstream to extract the baby’s DNA profile for analysis.
For a very small number of people, it is not possible to retrieve enough foetal DNA to perform a conclusive test. In these circumstances, testing later in pregnancy is the best way to obtain the highest levels of foetal DNA.
We provide the fastest DNA test results in the industry, with prenatal paternity test results available in 3-5 days.*
An Expert Report is provided as standard, offering a concise summary of the results including probability of paternity based on analysis of the DNA samples.
Our legal DNA test results are legally admissible, Ministry of Justice approved, and accepted by all UK courts.
*Business days from receipt of samples at our laboratory, before 10am.
AlphaBiolabs’ legal DNA testing also includes an Expert Report, for no additional fee.
This enhanced report covers:
- Laboratory Accreditation – including UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation & ISO 9001 certification
- Qualifications/Experience of Reporting Scientist
- Request of Analysis; confirmation by Reporting Scientist that they have been instructed to analyse the DNA samples
- Chain of Custody details for sample collection
- Technical Information regarding the DNA testing performed
- Donor & Sample Information including photo ID
- DNA analysis & results; a summary of results including full details of analysis, displayed in a results table
Our prenatal paternity test is 100% legally admissible. We:
- Are accredited by the Ministry of Justice to perform parentage tests as directed by the Civil courts in England and Wales under Section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act (1969)
- Are the first UK DNA laboratory to hold UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation for our prenatal DNA testing
- Follow strict chain of custody procedures throughout the testing process, from sample collection to analysis at our laboratory
- Own and operate a state-of-the-art genetics laboratory, with all testing and analysis performed in the UK – so samples are never sent abroad. This enables us to maintain sample integrity and guarantee rapid results
- Employ highly-skilled in-house geneticists, with decades of collective experience in forensic DNA testing. Many have also attended court as expert witnesses, providing evidence in Family Court and Crown Court settings (criminal cases)
- Provide easy-to-understand expert reports within the framework of Family Law, and following Part 25 of Family Procedure Rules (2010)
The cost of a prenatal paternity test varies depending on the requirements of the instructing party.
If you have received a quote for prenatal paternity testing from another testing laboratory, we will match their price and reduce it by a further 10%. This makes AlphaBiolabs the most cost-effective solution for your legal DNA testing needs.
To request a quote for prenatal paternity testing, simple complete our online form, and a member of our Legal team will be in touch to discuss your needs.
You can also call 0333 600 1300 or email testing@alphabiolabs.com for more information.
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