DNA and paternity testing: What about Quality Control?

DNA paternity testing - frequently asked questions

• What is DNA paternity testing?
• How does DNA testing work?
• How long will the test take?
• Are the results conclusive?
• Is the service confidential?
• How are the DNA samples taken?
• From what age can a child be tested?
• Can other relationships be tested?
• Will my DNA sample be safe?

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.

• What is DNA and why do we test it?

• What is DNA paternity testing?

• What does DNA paternity testing involve?

• Accreditation of testing laboratories

• Selecting a testing service - making an informed choice

• The Human Tissue Act

• Types of DNA test

• DNA test results and reports

• Assessing DNA reports

• How much does it cost?

• Advice and support groups

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