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DNA and paternity testing: What about Quality Control?

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Our paternity and DNA testing guide has been provided by Cellmark, the UK’s most experienced DNA paternity testing service. Established in 1987 Cellmark is accredited by the UK Department for Constitutional Affairs and, with over 18 years of specialist DNA paternity testing is one of the largest and most trusted paternity testing providers in Europe. For further information, or to discuss any issues surrounding DNA Paternity Testing please contact Cellmark's friendly and professional customer services team on 01235 528000 or go online at www.cellmark.co.uk.

 

DNA paternity testing - frequently asked questions

 

 

What about Quality Control?

The two key ISO (International Standards Organization) are ISO9001:2000, which covers quality management, and ISO17025, which is covers the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. These  standards are subject to external monitoring.

The Department of Health also operates a voluntary Code of Practice on Genetic Paternity Testing in the UK.


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