DNA is the genetic material, or the instructions, that make us what we are. We get our unique DNA code from our biological parents in equal amounts. It determines certain features, such as the height and color of our eyes, as well as the functioning of our body. The entire DNA contained in a cell provides us with enough information to serve as a model for a human! There are various government and private DNA testing labs in India, but government labs don’t provide services to private sectors and private companies conduct DNA tests by outsourcing them. Every year people attain DNA tests for different purposes including peace of mind, legal cases or immigration purposes as well as each case is exclusive and has its challenges. DNA Testing Labs in India conduct DNA tests for paternity, maternity, sibling, kinship, Immigration, and DNA profiles and many more. For providing accurate and reliable DNA testing services, testing labs should be NABL, ISO 15189:2012, ILAC/MRA – ILAC mutual recognition arrangement accredited. DNA Testing Laboratory in Indiashould understand the importance of 100% accuracy in results while dealing with different legal or immigration cases. As a result, in-depth procedures should be followed in each case ensuring established quality standards. ...read more

DNA test determine biological connection between a child and his parents. DNA tests have become important as they give a sense of relief to the mother or father for respective reasons. Paternity testis important but it has also become one of the reasons for breakups or failed marriages. With rise in infidelity, Paternity test has become important as a father wants to check whether the child belongs to his or to somebody else. The rise in paternity tests has also increased and that is why these tests have become so popular. Paternity tests can be easily performed to confirm the biological connection between a father and a child. The father can approach a DNA test center and submit his self-buccal swab test or a tissue of his cheek cells and also, of the child and after few days can collect the results. Also, DNA kits are available in the market or online and to maintain confidentiality or secrecy such methods are preferred. The guidelines to use the kit is mentioned and accordingly, follow the instructions and submit your DNA sample to the nearestDNA laboratoryand you would get results in few days. Paternity tests are legal and are sometimes called for in case of any legal issues. Cases like child custody, divorce-cases, to establish adultery, property disputes etc. paternity DNA tests have become very important and sometimes, the Court orders to get a DNA test and produce the results in Court. The cost of legal DNA might vary from personal/non-legal DNA. Alegal DNA testmight start from 299$ and a non-legal DNA might start from 149$. The price would vary from one laboratory to other. It is important to approach a well-recognizedDNA test centerto get accurate or desired results. A tests center should be accredited with NABL and Government approved. Such centers will give you accurate results. If tests is done for self-satisfaction and the person concerned doesn’t want to reveal about his identity the DNA center shall maintain confidentiality. With increase in the demand ofPaternity DNA testsmore laboratories are getting established with better facilities and technology.  ...read more

DNA is the key to unlock genetic questions or to confirm your biological doubts regarding a child. Amaternity testsimilar to paternity test can also be conducted to confirm biological relation of a mother and a child. The procedure of carrying out a maternity test is same as paternity test. To conduct the test the presumptive mother swabs her cheek for DNA samples and similarly the sample of a child will also be takenand will be send to the laboratory for maternity testing. Maternity testis usually preferred in two situations, legal or non-legal. In non-legal situation, maternity test can be performed at home as well for your satisfaction and peace of mind by collecting samples at home and send it to a laboratory. It is different in a legal situation, you must visit a laboratory and a trained person will collect your samples and will do complete paperwork. This legal situation is also important from the perspective of immigration as well. Immigration DNA testis required when one is facing some difficulties in documenting a biological relationship for immigration cases. Such situation arises when a person is applying for residential status in U.S. or any other country and does not have a track of his/her birth certificates or family records. It is to be noticed that U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Consular Affairs have laid 5 steps for anyone interested in supporting an immigration application for DNA testing which are as follows:- DNA sample should be in accordance with the standards of American Association of Blood Bank (AABB). Samples should be collected by a laboratory which conform to the standards of AABB. Sample of the applicant who has applied for residential status should be collected. After that the DNA testing kit will directly go to the consulate to prevent any deformity in the results and then the embassy will contact the applicant. Any AABB credited laboratory should collect samples of the U.S. based family members and submit the same to the main testing AABB lab. Before, the samples/kit is transferred to the consulate, part or full payment must be made as per the policies of the laboratory. The applicant will be given an appointment to appear before the U.S. Embassy or consulate along with applicant̢۪s passport, photo and receipt showing the payment is complete for DNA collection. After the results are received, the Embassy will contact the visa applicant to continue his or her visa application procedure for conclusion. So, the importance ofDNA testshave increased with times and is becoming a well-established procedure to conform to any legal or non-legal irregularities. ...read more