Performing DNA testing before birth is becoming more commonplace. Clinicians can do a genetic test with small samples of tissue or blood. If you are pregnant you and your partner and fetus can be tested for genes that could carry inherited illnesses. To perform genetic testing on a fetus, mothers undergo one of two tests. [...]

When searching for DNA testing facilities make sure the one you chose is accredited. There are many reputable laboratories however the accredited ones maintain the highest standards. Look for a lab that is ISO 17025 listed. This stands for International Standards Organization and it has global reach among DNA testing labs. You’ll also want to [...]

There are DNA testing centers in all 50 states.  There are several reasons a person will want DNA test results. One purpose of DNA testing is for medical issues.  If an illness strikes several family members, a DNA test can determine an individual’s risk for getting that same disease.  Knowing this a person working with [...]

In considering DNA testing companies, make sure the lab is CLIA approved.  This means it meets or exceeds federal guidelines established in 1988. Called the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment, the law requires testing labs to meet proficiency and quality control minimums. The Health Care Financing Authority, or HCFA, requires an onsite inspection every two years.  [...]