In child welfare and family court cases, establishing paternity at the earliest possible stage can be crucial for effective decision-making. Social workers are responsible for ensuring that the best decisions are made for a child’s welfare. In cases where paternity is unclear, prenatal paternity testing can provide the legally recognised evidence needed to support early […]
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: celebrating women in STEM
Founded by the United Nations, and celebrated every year on 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, serves as a reminder of the important role that women and girls play in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), with the aim of promoting equality for women and girls in STEM. […]
Fast, accurate Drug, Alcohol & DNA testing
From professional sample collection to analysis, and timely delivery of Expert Reports, AlphaBiolabs has over 20 years’ experience providing drug, alcohol and DNA testing services for the legal sector. In this blog, we explore what makes AlphaBiolabs the go-to provider of laboratory testing services in support of family cases, including child welfare and protection matters. […]
AlphaBiolabs: Ireland’s No.1 DNA testing laboratory for legal matters
DNA testing plays a critical role in the legal sector, offering irrefutable proof of biological relationships in support of child welfare cases, custody disputes, inheritance disputes, and more. At AlphaBiolabs, we understand the weight of this responsibility. Since 2004, we have been providing the most advanced DNA test offering in Ireland, including sample collection, analysis, […]
How to choose the right DNA test: a comprehensive guide
DNA testing has become an essential tool for uncovering truths about relationships, ancestry, and health. Whether you’re seeking answers for personal reasons, legal matters, or medical purposes, choosing the right DNA test is a critical step in achieving your goals. With a wide array of DNA tests available, understanding the differences between them can feel […]
Alcohol testing: what you need to know
Alcohol testing plays a crucial role in court, providing an essential part of the evidential picture when it comes to identifying chronic and excessive alcohol consumption or proof of abstinence. This is especially important where the safeguarding of children is paramount, enabling counsel to act on urgent welfare needs, or allowing families to remain together […]
Introducing our Baby Gender Test – now with fuss-free home sample collection!
We are proud to introduce our new Baby Gender Test with fuss-free, home sample collection using our innovative TinyTAP device! Expectant parents can now find out the sex of their baby from as early as 6 weeks into pregnancy for a 99% accurate result, with only a blood sample from mum required. Unlike other laboratories […]
AlphaBiolabs: up to 153 DNA markers analysed – the most powerful legal testing in Ireland
We are excited to announce our most powerful DNA testing service yet, analysing up to 153 DNA markers for court-admissible DNA testing. As the only laboratory in Ireland offering this level of analysis, AlphaBiolabs provides unmatched accuracy and reliability for verifying biological relationships in legal cases, including child welfare and protection matters, custody disputes, inheritance […]
The benefits of SCRAM CAM® for alcohol monitoring
Continuous alcohol monitoring plays an important role in family law, particularly when it comes to child welfare and custody cases. Worn around the ankle and designed to detect traces of alcohol in sweat, SCRAM CAM® provides a state-of-the-art solution for ongoing monitoring And for a limited time, AlphaBiolabs’ Legal customers can benefit from 15% off […]
Sample collection for Prenatal Paternity Testing: what you need to know
For parents who have questions regarding their unborn child’s paternity, an AlphaBiolabs Non-invasive Prenatal Paternity (NIPP) Test provides a 100% safe, accurate and reliable way of determining paternity before the baby is born. But what samples are required for a NIPP test? And how are these samples collected? In this blog, we look at […]
