DNA testing can give you peace of mind over the biological identity of your child. This is becoming increasingly important for two reasons: The number of babies born as a result of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is increasing. The number of media stories about babies born as a result of IVF not being related to one or […]

What is EtPa alcohol testing? How accurate is it compared to other alcohol testing methods? We answer these questions in our latest expert guide… What is EtPa alcohol testing? Head hair alcohol testing works by looking at two markers of alcohol: ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and a fatty acid ethyl ester (FAEE) called ethyl palmitate (EtPa). […]

DNA testing father and child only is possible when undertaking either a Peace of Mind or Legal paternity test with AlphaBiolabs. DNA testing is used to definitively confirm paternity and name an individual as a father.  Paternity tests prove parentage by analysing DNA within samples provided by the family members (from cheek buccal cells). By looking […]

In our latest expert article, we answer some common questions about baby gender testing – including “can a blood test determine gender?” and “how does baby gender testing work?” When can a blood test determine gender? A simple blood test can be used to determine a baby’s sex from just 6 weeks into pregnancy, with […]