NorthGene

read moreFor over 20 years, NorthGene has provided DNA identity testing services to the public, legal profession, coroners and embassies. Our specialist team offer a friendly and efficient service from our UK based accredited laboratories. We offer a range of dedicated DNA testing services to scientific and legal professions. You can speak to a member of our discreet Client Liaison team on 0191 233 1414 during normal (UK) office hours. Alternatively you can use our Contact Form to send a confidential enquiry and we will reply within the same working day.

read moreWhen you book a test the DNA Testing Kit will be sent out in plain packaging with no distinguishing logos or identification (see the product pictures for an example). If you are booking a single DNA Testing Kit to be sent to a single address we will use the address specified on the following Checkout Page. If you are outside of the UK shipping charges will apply, these will be calculated at Checkout. If you require a second DNA Testing Kit to be sent to another address (if one of the subjects are in another UK city or a different country for instance) please choose the appropriate selection from the ‘Delivery instructions' below.

read moreDNA paternity testing is when specific sections of the genetic code of usually a mother, possible father and child are compared to determine whether the possible father is the biological father of the child. Think of DNA as the building blocks of life. If the mother has a red block, and the possible father has blue, you would expect the child to have either red, blue or purple. If the child has a green block, the possible father cannot be the biological father. It works by detecting certain parts, or 'markers' in the DNA molecule that are known to vary greatly between random unrelated people.

read moreIt may be for your own peace of mind to confirm you are the mother of your child for example or it could be that you have been asked by legal authorities to supply evidence of your relationship to a child. Please choose from the following options the description that best sums up your reasons for wanting a DNA Maternity Test? The cost of a Peace of Mind test depends upon the number of children. In the case of a Maternity case with one child we need to test the Mother or Father (or both) and the Child which gives us up to three participants.