Our Accreditations

Why Laboratory Accreditation Matters

Laboratory accreditation is more than a certificate; it’s your guarantee of technical competence and quality. Through regular assessments by independent, third-party organizations, our laboratory demonstrates that the facility, staff, and procedures consistently meet the rigorous international standards required for DNA testing. This ongoing verification process ensures our methods remain scientifically sound, giving you complete confidence in every result we provide.

Our DNA Testing Accreditations

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive accreditation portfolio. Each certification addresses specific aspects of our testing capabilities, creating multiple layers of quality assurance for your peace of mind.

• AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biologics) represents the gold standard for paternity and relationship testing globally. This accreditation is essential for legal tests used in court proceedings and immigration cases worldwide, demonstrating our adherence to the most stringent international standards for sample handling and analysis. When legal accuracy matters most, AABB accreditation ensures your results will be accepted by courts and immigration authorities internationally.
• ISO 17025 represents the global benchmark for testing laboratory competence. This international standard certifies that our equipment is properly calibrated and our testing methods are both precise and scientifically validated, ensuring reproducible results you can trust. ISO 17025 is recognized and respected by regulatory bodies worldwide.
• College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation is an internationally recognized standard that signifies the highest level of quality assurance in laboratory operations. This certification confirms that we follow industry best practices for laboratory safety, procedures, and quality control, ensuring consistent excellence in every aspect of our work.
• Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification, regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is a U.S. federal requirement that ensures the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of our test results. This certification demonstrates our compliance with federal standards for clinical testing.
• Standards Council of Canada (SCC) certification confirms that our laboratory meets the specific requirements for testing within Canada. As Canada’s national accreditation body, SCC recognition represents a mark of excellence that’s respected and trusted across the entire country.

Our Guarantee of Accuracy

Every DNA result provided by our laboratory comes with a complete guarantee of accuracy. We achieve this through our Dual Process System, where every single test is independently performed twice by separate teams. Only when both results are identical do we release your findings, ensuring absolute precision in every report.

For paternity tests and maternity tests, our results are definitively conclusive. When a biological parental relationship exists, we provide a probability exceeding 99.9999% – a level of certainty that leaves no room for doubt. When no biological relationship exists, the tested individual is excluded with 100% certainty.

Our twin zygosity tests deliver equally definitive results, determining with complete certainty whether twins are identical or fraternal.

For other relationship tests including siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, or cousins, we provide results as statistical likelihood of biological relationships. While these results maintain our high accuracy standards, they are statistical in nature rather than absolute. For the most definitive answer, paternity or maternity testing is the best option when the parents are available.

Comprehensive Science, Conclusive Results

Complex science shouldn’t lead to complicated results. We understand that your DNA test carries significant meaning, which is why we make the science behind it both transparent and understandable.

Every report provides the complete documentation of your analysis, including comprehensive genetic profiles for each person tested. This detailed information is paired with a clear summary that interprets the findings, giving you insights you can trust.