Is it the same as a positive result? As the name implies, a non-negative result on a drug screening device means that the test wasn’t negative; an amount of substance was detected. It could be a trace amount and within the margin of error, but as it’s not negative it will need confirmation analysis back […]

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). […]

How long can a phosphatidylethanol (PEth) test detect alcohol? Well, drinking experiments have shown that PEth can be detected in blood after 1–2 hours following a single drinking episode. This PEth detection can also last for up to 12 days. Because PEth is a direct biomarker of alcohol, it is the most accurate blood test […]

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 […]

How accurate are sibling DNA tests? How does the test work? How long do you have to wait for the results? Read on to find out… How accurate are sibling DNA tests? AlphaBiolabs is an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory, meeting the very highest international quality standards. Our expert DNA scientists ensure that your DNA tests are […]