Legal DNA Testing - Paternity & Family Tests
A new approach to Legal DNA Testing from an established world leading company
Legal DNA testing can provide clarity and truth for your clients.
We understand the process of DNA testing can be an emotional experience – which is why we support your clients from start to finish with an empathetic and experienced team.
With an established international network, we can perform testing within the UK and globally.
Traditionally, cases involving siblings or extended family presented testing difficulties with a failure rate of up to 20% - meaning an inconclusive outcome on 1 in 5 results.
At DNA Legal we test up to 68 DNA Markers for regular DNA tests (compared with an industry standard of just 16).
This gives us a 99% rate of success, guaranteeing you a conclusive result.
Full advice & support to all parties throughout the testing process
We understand that the process of DNA testing can sometimes seem complicated.
This is why we have a dedicated team of case managers well versed in the procedures involved, who will allay concerns and offer guidance throughout – letting you concentrate on your cases without hindrance.
We provide full support to ensure that by the time the court date arrives, all individuals can understand and accept the result of the testing conducted.
Our aim is to remove obstacles for you, and we provide results in just 3-7 working days from receipt of samples.
What We Provide Legal DNA Tests For
PATERNITY TEST
A legal paternity test can be required in several situations, including proving paternity in a court of law, changing a child’s name on birth certificate and child custody cases. DNA Legal offer the most advanced legal paternity test to establish if a father and his children are biologically related. To discover more information around paternity tests, visit our page on DNA paternity testing.
MATERNITY TEST
Our legal maternity test is designed for court requirements, and can be used to establish if a mother and her children are biologically related for various legal reasons. To discover more information around maternity tests, visit our page on DNA maternity testing.
SIBLING TEST
Establish if and how two or more siblings are biologically related with our legal sibling DNA test. A professional sample collector will collect the DNA samples, and the results are approved for court use. Visit our sibling DNA test page for more information
AUNT/UNCLE TEST
Legal avuncular testing is used to establish if an aunt or uncle is related to their niece or nephew. Avunculur testing can be conducted when an alleged father is not available for testing. Visit our Aunt/Uncle DNA test page for more information.
EXTENDED FAMILY TEST
Our extend family DNA tests are designed to establish more distant biological relationships, including grandparent DNA testing.
We Arrange Everything For You
We understand the time pressure on legal practitioners so we have developed a system to save you 2-3 hours per case. Here is a summary of what we provide:
- SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- NATIONWIDE COLLECTION NETWORK
- GLOBAL CLINIC AVAILABILITY
- SEAMLESS COMMUNICATION WITH ALL PARTIES
- FAST RESULTS IN 3-7 BUSINESS DAYS
- NO CHARGE FOR SPLIT INVOICING
Section 20 DNA Testing
DNA Legal is a brand name for Eurofins Medigenomix Forensik GmbH.
Eurofins Medigenomix Forensik GmbH has been accredited by the Ministry of Justice as a body that may carry out parentage tests directed by the civil courts in England and Wales under section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969.
All Section 20 testing is handled exclusively by Eurofins Medigenomix Forensik GmbH.
The Legal DNA Testing Process
SAMPLE COLLECTION
Over 2,000 global clinic locations and a nationwide UK sample collector network.
PRE-APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
A dedicated case manager will provide full support for your client.
NOTIFICATIONS AND REMINDERS
Streamlined notification procedures to help your client stay on track.
AT THE APPOINTMENT
Trained sample collectors adhere to RCN regulations for your clients peace of mind.
AFTER THE APPOINTMENT
Secure delivery of samples to our laboratory and full tracking records.