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World Mental Health Day (10 October) aims to raise awareness of mental health issues globally and mobilise support for mental wellbeing. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health – It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace – is a call-to-action for people around the world to start talking about […]
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The role of repeat alcohol testing in Family Court
For family courts across Ireland, the primary concern is often the welfare of children. Where alcohol misuse by a parent or guardian is suspected or has been an issue in the past, alcohol testing plays an important part in helping the court make decisions regarding custody arrangements and safeguarding measures. Ensuring an ongoing safe environment […]
AlphaBiolabs awarded ISO 14001 accreditation
AlphaBiolabs is proud to share that we have been awarded ISO 14001 accreditation, following a stringent assessment of our internal Environmental Management System (EMS). The accreditation serves as recognition of our ongoing efforts to minimise our carbon footprint and demonstrates our commitment to reducing environmental impacts. As an established laboratory with over 20 years’ experience […]
AlphaBiolabs re-awarded ISO 9001 certification
We are proud to share that we have once again been awarded ISO 9001 certification, following an in-depth audit of our quality processes and procedures. As a testing laboratory serving members of the public, the legal sector, including family solicitors, local authorities and social workers, and the workplace, we are committed to maintaining the […]
Health Research Board reports rise in alcohol treatment cases and poly drug use
A new report published by the Health Research Board (HRB) found a significant increase in the number of alcohol treatment cases across Ireland in 2023. Throughout 2023, 8,163 people sought treatment for problem alcohol use, marking a 10% increase on the previous year, and the highest annual total in a decade. Among first-time treatment seekers, […]
Understanding of alcohol consumption guidelines ‘extremely low’ among Irish adults
The number of Irish adults who understand HSE alcohol consumption guidelines is ‘extremely low’ according to a survey by DrinkAware. The survey found that only 3% of adults know the low-risk guidelines for alcohol consumption, with over half of adults who drink alcohol admitting to binge drinking at some point over the past month. According […]
The rise of illegal steroids and the dangers of steroid misuse
Anabolic steroids were among the most significant categories of counterfeit or illegal medicines seized by authorities in Ireland in 2023, according to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). The drugs accounted for 29% of almost 900,000 illegal products detained, alongside sedatives (34%), erectile dysfunction medicines (10%), painkillers (5%), and stimulants (3%). The seizure of large […]
Prenatal paternity testing: what you need to know
Prenatal paternity testing is an incredibly useful tool, making it possible to identify a baby’s biological father before the baby is even born. In this blog, we break down what you need to know when ordering a prenatal paternity test, how the process works, and what samples are required for testing. How does a prenatal […]
Celebrating twins in Igbo-Ora: the ‘Twin Capital of the World’
As a DNA testing laboratory offering twin DNA (zygosity) testing, we recognise the special nature of twin births. But there’s one place in the world that goes a step further – where twins are celebrated as a blessing, and people are disappointed if they do not give birth to twins; Igbo-Ora, in south-western Nigeria. Birth […]
Introducing our finger prick PEth blood alcohol test for legal and official matters
We are pleased to announce that you can now order a finger prick phosphatidylethanol (PEth) blood alcohol test for legal and official matters, direct from our award-winning, accredited laboratory. Where other laboratories require a venepuncture blood draw for PEth testing (from a vein in the arm/back of the hand), our fast and effective finger prick […]