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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

DNA profiling has been available for over 40 years, thanks to techniques developed by Sir Alec Jeffreys in 1984. By 1988, DNA fingerprinting was available for paternity testing (Adams, 2008). However, before the availability of modern-day DNA testing, people would look at different traits, such as blood type, physical resemblance, and behaviour to determine the […]

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 […]

As the provider of Ireland’s fastest and most accurate at-home paternity test, we know that there are many misconceptions surrounding paternity testing, what the test involves, and what the results of a paternity test can tell you. In this blog, we address some of the most common paternity testing myths and put them to rest […]

Pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant parents as they wait for the arrival of their new bundle of joy. But one of the most significant milestones is when they finally have an answer to that all important question – boy or girl? If you are expecting a baby, or know someone who is, you […]