DNA is abbreviated from deoxyribonucleic acid – it codes GENETIC MAKEUP Friedrich Miescher discovered DNA in 1869. However, at that time DNA was not known to be the genetic material in cells. Humans are 99.9% alike. Every human shares the 99.9% of their DNA to other humans. The rest of the 0.1% is what makes us unique. 5 – 8% of people’s DNA is not human. It’s viral DNA. It is gathered that there are 100,000 pieces of DNA from retroviruses that are collected during human evolution. Humans share 98.7% of their DNA to chimpanzees. They also share 85% of their DNA with a mouse, 40% with a fruit ..read more

We all wish we will never have to take a DNA test to prove that we are the biological parent of our child. But life happens sometimes. Finding out that your partner has cheated on you is never easy; especially when you have both built a beautiful life – or so you thought – with the little one to complete your perfect love story. To move on with next steps, you might need a PEACE OF MIND. So why not take a home paternity test to make sure that your child is really yours? And even if the result turns out negative, it will help you decide what you want to do with your life. Our DNA Home Test Kit ..read more

When applying for an important job, it is common to find that one of the preliminary screening requirements is to have live scan fingerprinting. This is a fast and reliable method to determine if you are fit for the job; starting from making sure that you have no criminal history in the past. What’s the difference between the old school fingerprinting with ink and paper and the live scan fingerprinting? For one, live scan fingerprinting is cleaner and saves a lot of time. There is no need to roll your fingers on an inkpad then on paper. With a Live Scan machine, fingers are rolled on a piece o ..read more

Many employers now require drug testing before they employ new staff members. You may even be selected at random during your time of employment for a drug test by your employer if they suspect, or have evidence that drug use has lowered one’s work performance, or may be subjecting other staff members to imminent danger. A urine drug test is the most common form of drug testing used to detect the presence of substance abuse. Here are a few tips for your next drug screen: Tips: Do not consume illegal drugs Don’t take a drug detox, in order to cheat or mask the test. These kits are very unlikely ..read more

Just like pre-employment drug testing, an employer can legally ask one to take a drug test if they have a reasonable suspicion that an employee might have taken drugs that could affect their work performance and endanger others. A reasonable suspicion is a real observation based on logic and facts that lead the employer to believe that one might take drugs and therefore be unfit to do the job properly. The observation can come from different sources, such as physical symptoms of drug use (uncoordinated movement and speech), abnormal behavior, someone reports they observed drug use or abuse, un ..read more

So you have found out that are expecting a child but you have no idea who the father is! You might have been involved with 2 different men during the period the baby was conceived. Did you know you can find it out from a prenatal paternity testing? To either secure the future or just for your peace of mind. A prenatal paternity test helps define who the father of the baby during pregnancy. It is non-invasive and completely safe for the mother and child. It also aids you to make that important decision about the baby’s future. Better deal with the legality – if that’s your cup of tea – from now ..read more

If you are in a custody battle for a child that is possibly yours, or you need to prove to the court that you are indeed your father’s child and the rightful heir to claim your inheritance, you might be asked the take a legal paternity test. To conduct this test, the chain of custody will be performed by a professional laboratory or hospital, such as DNASU, to ensure that the result is reliable. Chain of Custody for paternity test is a series of procedures that is carried out to ensure that the sample being tested matches the identity of the person that undertakes it. The first step involves a ..read more

When it comes to hiring new employees, it is important for companies to request a pre-employment drug testing for candidates, especially if the positions offered requires focus for safety. Can you trust a drug abuser with heavy machinery or handling kids? No? Exactly. Safety first. U.S. Department of Justice says that drug abuse costs American industry over $140 billion annually. 50% of on-the-job accidents is caused by employee drug abuse. By requiring a pre-employment drug testing, an employer can minimize the safety risks by choosing the right person for the job. Performance and p ..read more

If you are in a custody battle for a child that is possibly yours, or you need to prove to the court that you are indeed your father’s child and the rightful heir to claim your inheritance, you might be asked the take a legal paternity test. To conduct this test, the chain of custody will be performed by a professional laboratory or hospital, such as DNASU, to ensure that the result is reliable. Chain of Custody for paternity test is a series of procedures that is carried out to ensure that the sample being tested matches the identity of the person that undertakes it. The first step inv ..read more

You are one step away from getting your dream job and your future boss asks you to do a hair follicle drug test to make sure you’re clean and ready for the job. Panicking, you wonder if there is a special shampoo that can wipe out the trace of the recreational drug you took last weekend. First, learn the FACTS and MYTHS about hair follicle drug testing. Myth: I haven’t use drugs in over a month, do you think my test will be negative? Fact: You might have gotten away with urine test, but your hair saves a lot more history than your urine. Urine drug testing traces drug use in the last 7 days ..read more