AlphaBiolabs in the News
“Shocking rise” in workplace drug use since pandemic
Featured in Warrington Worldwide – 18th January 2022
Warrington-headquartered drug, alcohol, and Covid-19 testing provider AlphaBiolabs says the number of workplace drug tests returning positive has risen by 54 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Workplace drug use on the rise
Featured in Health & Safety Matters – 17th January 2022
Workplace drug, alcohol, and Covid-19 testing provider AlphaBiolabs is advising employers on the importance of workplace drug testing after the number of drug tests returning positive rose by 54 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Drug use, especially painkillers, has risen during pandemic
Featured in Occupational Health & Wellbeing Plus – 17th January 2022
The pandemic has led to employees using drugs more, especially painkillers and opiates, a drug testing firm has warned.
Drug use, especially painkillers, increased during the pandemic
Featured in London News Today – 17th January 2022
Pandemics are causing employees to use more drugs, especially painkillers and narcotics, drug testing companies warn.
AlphaBiolabs in Westbrook supports Trussell Trust food banks
Featured in Warrington Guardian – 5th January 2022
Vulnerable families across the country will benefit from generous support by a Warrington firm. Westbrook-headquartered AlphaBiolabs has donated £100 per day for 11 days to 11 Trussell Trust food banks across the UK.
Read more on warringtonguardian.co.uk
AlphaBiolabs supports vulnerable families this Christmas
Featured in Warrington Worldwide – 24th December 2021
Warrington-headquartered AlphaBiolabs has extended its support to vulnerable families this Christmas with a series of fundraising initiatives.
Read more on warrington-worldwide.co.uk
AlphaBiolabs extends support to vulnerable families in crisis
Featured in Family Law – 16th December 2021
AlphaBiolabs are extending their support to vulnerable families once again this Christmas. Through their work providing DNA, drug and alcohol testing services, the company have regular contact with many people who are undergoing legal or court-instructed DNA, drug or alcohol testing, and are struggling with some aspects of daily life.
AlphaBiolabs extends support to vulnerable families in crisis
Featured in Counsel Magazine – 14th December 2021
AlphaBiolabs is extending its support to vulnerable families once again this Christmas. Through its work providing DNA, drug and alcohol testing services, the company has regular contact with many people who are undergoing legal or court-instructed DNA, drug or alcohol testing, and are struggling with some aspects of daily life.
The 12 Days of Christmas with AlphaBiolabs
Featured in Infolaw – 6th December 2021
AlphaBiolabs are extending their support to vulnerable families once again this Christmas. Through their work providing DNA, drug and alcohol testing services, the company have regular contact with many people who are undergoing legal or court-instructed DNA, drug or alcohol testing, and are struggling with some aspects of daily life.
AlphaBiolabs purchases office building at Lingley Mere
Featured in Warrington Guardian – 12th September 2021
AlphaBiolabs, which is currently based in Westbrook, has completed the acquisition of the 10,817sq ft ‘modern’ building neighbouring United Utilities’ headquarters.
Medical testing firm expands in Warrington
Featured in North West Place – 9th September 2021
AlphaBiolabs, the company best known for conducting the paternity tests for “The Jeremy Kyle Show,” has taken 11,000 sq ft at Lingley Mere Business Park in Warrington.
Warrington laboratory testing company donates to four chosen charities
Featured in In Your Area – 2nd September 2021
Following the launch of its Giving Back campaign earlier this year, a laboratory testing specialist has announced its first round of donations to four UK charities that support some of the country’s most vulnerable children and families.
AlphaBiolabs’ Giving Back campaign raises over £9,000 in first three months for charities working with vulnerable children and families
Featured in Family Law – 12th August 2021
Following the launch of AlphaBiolabs’ Giving Back campaign earlier this year, the award-winning testing laboratory is delighted to announce its first round of donations to four UK charities that support some of the country’s most vulnerable children and families.
NYAS benefits from donations from Giving Back campaign
Featured in Birkenhead News – 3rd August 2021
Following the launch of its Giving Back campaign earlier this year, a testing laboratory has announced its first round of donations to four UK charities that support some of the country’s most vulnerable children and families.
Forget Jeremy Kyle, Home Bargains is selling DNA testing kits for £5
Featured in Birmingham Live – 25th June 2021
Home Bargains is selling a DNA testing kit for those at home to determine who they’re related to. The now defunct Jeremy Kyle show would often have these tests at the heart of their show, exposing who ‘the real dad’ is or reunited siblings and family that had been long lost.
AlphaBiolabs Westbrook invests in crucial Covid services
Featured in Warrington Guardian – 7th June 2021
A laboratory based in Westbrook has invested heavily in its Covid services to offer crucial technology found in only a handful of other places across the country.
Drug use rises as lockdowns take toll on British workers
Featured in The Times – 5th June 2021
British workers are taking more cocaine, cannabis and Ecstasy than before the pandemic, drug testing laboratories have told The Times.
AlphaBiolabs launch Giving Back charity campaign
Featured in New Law Journal – 3rd June 2021
There’s no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on every section of society. Sadly, some of the more damaging consequences have been seen in the UK’s most vulnerable families and communities.
Lab service investing £3m to ramp up capacity as COVID-19 testing soars
Featured in The Business Desk – 3rd June 2021
Warrington-based AlphaBiolabs is investing £3m in its operations to increase capacity to meet demand for PCR testing round the clock.
Keeping your workforce Covid-free
Featured in Logistics Manager – 25th January 2021
As businesses across the country continue to adapt to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, regular Covid-19 testing is vital to keep workplaces and workforces safe and operational.
AlphaBiolabs Westbrook launches 12 Days of Christmas scheme
Featured in Warrington Guardian – 8th December 2020
The laboratory testing specialist that devised a kit which can detect coronavirus in minutes is looking to give back to the community this Christmas.
AlphaBiolabs to expand at Sci-Tech Daresbury and recruit 12 scientists to meet Covid-19 test demand
Featured in BusinessLive – 8th September 2020
AlphaBiolabs said it is investing an initial £520,000 in equipment for the new labs, with the figure to rise to more than £2.5m over the next year.
AlphaBiolabs invests £400,000 and recruits more staff as child protection cases surge
Featured in BusinessLive – 29th June 2020
To meet the increase in demand, AlphaBiolabs has invested in new biological safety cabinets, toxicology analysis instrumentation and personal protection equipment (PPE) for laboratory staff and sample collectors
