Introduction

Our laboratory is committed to delivering accurate and efficient testing results to our clients. We know how anxious a time it can be when waiting for these test results. As a result we are diligent in getting the results into the clients hands with little delay. Thank you for considering our laboratory for your relatedness testing needs.

Robert W. Allen, Ph.D. , serves as the Director of the laboratory. Dr. Allen holds a Ph.D. in the field of cell biology. He is an expert in the fields of forensic testing and paternity testing, and is qualified to direct, analyze, and interpret all technologies available. His laboratory has been using DNA typing both for forensics and paternity casework since 1985 and was among the first laboratories to be accredited for DNA typing by the American Association of Blood Banks.

About Our Work

DNA TYPING

DNA typing is a reliable means for resolving questions of disputed parentage. This technology can either exclude the individual being tested as the biological parent of the child or give a probability of parentage of 99% or greater.

REASONS FOR REFERRAL

• Child support
• Questions of inheritance
• Custody determination
• Proof of relatedness for immigration
• Grandparent’s rights
• Geneology verification

ADVANTAGES OF DNA TYPING OVER TRADITIONAL SEROLOGY-BASED METHODS

• It is the most powerful genetic testing method available.
• Tissues other than blood can be used as a source of DNA.
• It is possible to make a prenatal determination of paternity.
• Infants under 6 months of age can be tested.
• Testing can be performed when only one parent is available.
• It is possible to discriminate between closely related alleged parents.

This method has also gained widespread acceptance by the courts, and is recognized as a valid means of establishing parentage by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), the organization that accredits relatedness testing laboratories. Our laboratory has been accredited by the AABB since 1992.

ACCEPTABLE SAMPLE TYPES

The most typical sample used for testing is a mouth (buccal) swab that is quickly and painlessly collected. In contrast to other laboratories, we are able to also use blood, tissue, and even bone or teeth as a source for DNA to be used in testing. Virtually any sample of biological origin can provide DNA that is suitable for testing.