DNA Testing Services

At BioAxis DNA Research Centre our mission has been to make a positive contribution to society by using science responsibly and ethically to help and create a safer and more secure world and to advance the cause of justice through the use of technologically advanced products and services. All the forensic products and services at BDRC have a broad spectra of use at intelligence and crime branch Departments, Forensic Laboratories and Criminology labs. BDRC Customers have enjoyed the dedicated customer support and high quality consultation and advice from our forensic experts. BDRC is the only DNA Testing laboratory in India which provides DNA Paternity testing for 20 and 25 loci apart from 16 biomarkers paternity tests. BDRC provides a variety of Family Relationship DNA tests to be used in different situations. Some clients may wish to confirm their biological relationship to an alleged father's family if the potential father is unavailable for a paternity test. Others may need to verify family relationships in an immigration or adoption case. BDRC also undertakes the DNA Test in child swapping cases. We guarantee 100% confidential results. By our experience we very well undertand that every DNA Test has different purpose and equally important.

DNA Testing: The BDRC Advantage

BDRC leads the DNA testing industry in its quality of service, which focuses on ensuring DNA test accuracy as well as a smooth experience for our clients. For all our DNA paternity testing clients, we:

      Run each test twice, following the most stringent procedures to guarantee accurate and conclusive results.

      Maintain confidentiality of each case using strict communication protocols.

      Schedule convenient appointments through our comprehensive network of collection sites.

ACCREDITATED DNA TESTS

The consituent laboratories of BDRC have highest standareds and they are accreditated by AABB (The American Association of Blood Banks), ACLASS, ISO/IEC 17025, ASCLD/LAB-International, (CAP) College of American Pathologists, CLIA etc. Our collection facilities are spread to almost all the major locations in India and USA. We serve DNA Testing and paternity test in Indian cities like like New Delhi, Mumbai (Maharastra), Nagpur (Maharastra), Pune(Maharastra), Chandigarh (Punjab), Patna (Bihar), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh),Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), Bhubaneswar (Orissa), Agartala, Guwahati (Assam), Kolkata (West Bengal), Chennai (Tamil nadu), Pondicherry, Bangalore(Karnatka), Manipal (Karnatka), Manglore(Karnatka), Ahmedabad(Gujrat), Surat, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Warangal (Andhra Pradesh), Vijyawada (Andhra Pradesh), Patna (Bihar), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Indore (Madhya pradesh), Haryana, Noida (Uttar pradesh) etc. Our DNA Testing services is the first choice for DNA Testing referal in India by most of the Doctors, Courts, Lawyers, Crime agencies, Private individuals, Animal labs, Agricultural labs, Biotechnology laboratories. BDRC DNA Testing laboratory is the oldest private DNA laboratory in India started in 2002. We test most number of samples from various part of the world for DNA Identification, DNA Testing, and other Biotechnology services. These services are outsourced to us from various organizations/individuals who require these services but dont have full fledged facility. DNA Labs of BDRC in India is based at LB Nagar Hyderabad.

Which DNA Test/ Paternity test to do?

Every requirement is different for DNA Testing; clients need special DNA paternity testing options for their unique situations and necessities. There may be a lot of reasons because of which you may need the determination of paternity soon as possible—even before the child is born. Some other reasons for the testing may be like; the father is missing or deceased and cannot be tested. Following special paternity testing options are available to meet our clients’ different testing needs:

Prenatal Test

This option is for the ones who wish to know the paternity or other biological relationship of the upcoming child before the birth of child. The samples in this case shall be collected by a registered Obestrician or Gynecologist. Patients who wish to determine paternity during pregnancy may take a prenatal paternity test. Like a standard paternity test, the prenatal test compares the baby’s DNA profile with that of the alleged father. Because the baby’s DNA is set at conception, the prenatal test gives the same conclusive results as the standard paternity test. To obtain samples from the unborn child, an OB-GYN uses either of two procedures depending on the stage of pregnancy: chorionic villi sampling (CVS) or amniocentesis. We dont recommend to undergo for a prental DNA Test untill very necessary since both the sample collection processes are surgical and have 10% risk of the abortion of the fetus while sample collection.

Viability Test

If the alleged father is missing or deceased (We use another biological source for collection of the sample)


Paternity Test

DNA paternity testing enables to determine whether a man could be the biological father of a child. All Human beings inherit DNA (the genetic material) from their biological parents. A DNA paternity test compares a child’s DNA pattern with that of the alleged father to check for evidence of this inheritance—the most definitive proof of a biological relationship.

The result of a DNA paternity test is either an exclusion (the alleged father is not the biological father), or an inclusion (the alleged father is considered the biological father). For a standard paternity test, BDRC guarantees at least 99.99% probability of paternity for inclusions or 100% certainty of exclusion.

Test Types: Legal and Peace of Mind DNA Test

The type of paternity test you need will depend on what you intend to use the DNA test results for:

      If you need paternity test results that can be used as a legal document, a Legal DNA Test needs to
          be performed.

      However, if you need the test only for personal knowledge, a Peace of Mind DNA Test will suffice.

Unlike the Peace of Mind DNA Test, where tested parties collect their own samples at their convenience, the Legal DNA Test follows a Chain of Custody documentation process to ensure that you receive accurate and legally defensible results. When you set up your case with BDRC, we will coordinate a convenient sample collection appointment, during which a trained sample collector will complete all the necessary documentation to satisfy chain of custody requirements.

DNA Test Participants

In a standard DNA paternity test, the tested parties include a child, the alleged father, and the mother (called a trio).

The mother’s participation in the paternity test helps to exclude half of the child’s DNA, leaving the other half for comparison with the alleged father’s DNA. However, we can perform a paternity test without mother’s participation (called a motherless). A motherless test involves additional analysis, which DDC performs without any additional charge. Results are equally conclusive whether or not the mother participates. Motherless tests are guaranteed to have at least a 99.9% probability of paternity for inclusions and 100% for exclusion.

DNA Testing for Immigration

BDRC is the leading provider of DNA testing for immigration purposes. Our vast experience with immigration clients sets us apart as the most trustworthy provider of DNA testing services for immigration.
Many immigration offices around the world require that DNA parentage tests for immigration purposes be performed by laboratories accredited by AABB. Not only is our constituent testing laboratory accredited by AABB, it is highly commended by AABB for its unique Dual Process™—the practice of performing every DNA test twice from start to finish. The labs have also achieved accreditations from Forensic Quality Services-International (FQS-I) for meeting ISO 17025 standards, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) etc

Adoption DNA Tests

Adoption, whether domestic or international, can challenge even the most prepared person. Until the day the judge declares you as the forever family, you may become familiar with the emotional roller coaster that is part of this wonderful yet challenging experience of adoption.

More and more adoptive families and their representatives are seeing the benefits of using DNA testing at various times during the adoption process. Knowing the biological identity of the child that you are adopting through proper relinquishment can alleviate some of the stress and uncertainty.

Maternity Test

Maternity DNA testing determines whether a woman could be the biological mother of a child. Like a DNA paternity test, it compares a child’s DNA pattern with that of the alleged mother to determine how likely it is that the child has inherited the DNA from the alleged mother.

Maternity test results may be used in the following circumstances:

      To confirm that an adoptee has been reunited with his/her birth mother
      To prove biological relationships in an immigration case.
      To confirm that an embryo conceived through in vitro fertilization was implanted into the correct mother
      To resolve situations in which mothers or hospital staff suspect that a baby mix-up has occurred in the nursery

In a maternity test, the child, alleged mother, and biological father are tested. The father’s participation in the maternity test helps to exclude half of the child’s DNA, leaving the rest for comparison with the alleged mother. If the father is not available, we can perform a fatherless test, which involves additional analysis, without additional charge.

Grandparentage Test

A grandparentage DNA test determines whether a couple could be the biological grandparents of a child. It is an indirect way to determine family relationships when an alleged father is not available for a paternity test. Grandparentage test results may be used as proof in Social Security benefit and other inheritance claims as well as in some immigration cases.

In the test, the child’s DNA profile is compared with the DNA profiles of the alleged father’s biological parents. Since a child inherits half of his/her DNA from the mother (maternal side) and half from the father (paternal side), the paternal half should match DNA passed down from the alleged grandparents. The mother’s participation is encouraged to expedite analysis; motherless grandparentage tests take longer to complete because of the extended analysis required.

Genetic Reconstruction

In genetic reconstruction, a series of DNA tests are conducted to determine whether or not a child is related to the alleged father’s close relatives. It is an indirect way to determine family relationships when an alleged father is not available for a paternity test. Results of genetic reconstruction may be used as proof in Social Security benefit and other inheritance claims.

In the test, the child’s DNA profile is compared with the DNA profiles of at least two of the alleged father’s close relatives. A close relative may be a full sibling or a biological parent. Each individual’s DNA profile is unique, but close relatives will share a significant portion of their DNA profiles because of the hereditary nature of DNA.

Genetic reconstruction requires complex analytical methods. If only two of the alleged father's close relatives are available to take the test, participation of the child's mother is required. If the child's mother is not available, we can only perform the test with the participation of at least three close relatives of the alleged father.



Siblingship Test

A siblingship test is a DNA test conducted to determine if two children share one or both parents (i.e., if they are half or full siblings). It is an indirect way to determine family relationships when an alleged father is not available for a paternity test. Results of a siblingship test may be used as proof in Social Security benefit and other inheritance claims.

A siblingship test starts with the analysis of known relatives:

Sibling 1 and Sibling 2 do not share the same mother and they want to find out if they share the same biological father—in this situation, a half siblingship test is performed.

Sibling 1 and Sibling 2 share the same biological mother but are unsure if they share the same biological father—in this situation, a full siblingship test is performed.

In the test, the siblings’ DNA profiles are compared to see how much of their DNA could have come from a common father. Participation of the mother(s) is encouraged to help exclude the mother’s contribution to the children’s DNA. Siblingship tests require more analysis, and they could be more costly and take a longer time to complete without the mother’s participation.

Twin Zygosity Test

A twin zygosity test is a DNA test that definitively shows whether twins are identical or fraternal.
During OB-GYN visits, the physician might be able to tell whether twins are identical or fraternal through ultrasound examination of the placenta. When the twins are born, pathological examination of the placenta can also be done to determine zgosity.

However, studies have shown that either method is not 100% accurate, and scientists recommend DNA testing to determine zygosity. There are also many cases in which medical records regarding zygosity have been lost, or doubt may have arisen because of the twins’ physical characteristics as the grow up.

In such cases, only a DNA test will be able to reveal the truth. A twin zygosity test compares the twins’ DNA profiles to see whether they match—an exact match proves that the twins are identical.

The results of a twin zygosity test may be used to satisfy personal curiosity as well as to help solve health problems for the twins later down the road. For example, in the event that a twin needs an organ or tissue transplant donor, the identical twin is a perfect choice.

Paternal Relative (Y-STR) Comparison Test

This test is used to support or disprove a direct paternal connection

between 2 or more male participants.

The paternal relative (Y-STR) comparison test, also known as a paternal lineage test, can confirm your relationship to long-lost relatives and paternal ancestors. This DNA test is also often used to provide additional evidence in difficult paternity cases in which the alleged father is not available for testing—indirectly, it can tell whether or not a child is related to the alleged father's brothers and other male relatives who share a common paternal line.

The testing process is simple—the samples are taken using a painless buccal (cheek) swab, and testing is completed in 2–3 weeks. We can either send you a testing kit to collect your DNA samples at home, or if your testing has legal implications, we can use a Chain of Custody collection process where your samples will be taken by a trained professional in a laboratory or clinic.



Maternal Relative (mtDNA) Comparison Test

This test is used to support or disprove a direct maternal connection

between 2 or more participants (male or female).

The mtDNA comparison DNA test, also known as a maternal lineage test, can confirm your relationship to long-lost relatives and possible ancestors through the maternal/female line. It can also provide additional information for situations where maternity is in question, but the mother is unavailable for a maternity test–although maternity itself can't be determined, we can determine the child's relationship to a possible maternal relative.

The testing process is simple—the samples are taken using a painless buccal (cheek) swab, and testing is completed in 2–3 weeks. We can either send you a testing kit to collect your DNA samples at home, or if your testing has legal implications, we can use a Chain of Custody collection process where your samples will be taken by a trained professional in a laboratory or clinic.

DNA Profiling

Our DNA profiling service allows individuals to obtain a record of their genetic profile—a unique combination of 16 markers found in their DNA that serves as a permanent genetic ID. Organizations and private individuals choose to obtain records of their DNA profiles in case identification is ever needed, as in the following examples:

      Future paternity tests in case of claims on a person's estate

      To provide a standard for comparison and identification of            people in high-risk professions, such as men and women in            the military, law enforcement personnel, firefighters, and            overseas contractors

      To assist with the identification of missing persons

      To give clues about the trail of a missing loved one

DNA Banking

Our DNA banking service provides organizations and private individuals with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their DNA samples are stored in a safe and highly secured environment. Banked DNA may be used for future DNA tests, for example:

      To protect against illegitimate claims on an individual’s estate

      To provide a standard for comparison and identification of people in
          high- risk professions, such as men and women in the military, law
          enforcement personnel, firefighters, and overseas contractors

      To assist with the identification of missing persons or give clues about the trail of a missing loved one

      To identify inherited traits, such as genetic diseases and other physical characteristics

Stored DNA provides a genetic history that will become vitally important as the genomic puzzle is completed. DNA from an elderly parent could one day provide clues about inherited diseases and other genetic issues. Some day very soon, this type of family tree knowledge could prove lifesaving.

Require Paternity test?

If you require the paternity test, simply call +91-9247438983, or use the online order form. The client executive will collect your information and we will arrange for convenient sample collection for test; Our DNA Test support team can schedule separate appointments for different interested parties if required. BDRC has a list of satisfied customers, patients, Hospitals etc. Our most advanced customer support has been appreciated by different Govt. Non Govt Agencies.

At all the locations for sample collection please be ready with a Govt issued identification card (Driver’s License, PAN Card, Ration card, Voter id card, Passport, ID Proof in case of Govt employees). We will provide the consent form and will take a photograph and fingerprints for client’s identification. The legal guardian will have to sign this form for test participants who are minors (Non Adults)

DNA TEST PREREQUISITES

Documents Required:

      Fitness certificate

      Identity proof of all the tested parties (Passport, Voter's ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Ration Card)

      Consent form for the test

      Photographs of tested parties

Test Detail

Test Fee: As per the requirement

Sample Required: Buccal Swab of Father,Mother & Child (The test may be performed with the same accuracy even if mother is not participating)

Reporting Time: 10-15 working days from the date of arrival of samples to our laboratory.

BANK DETAILS FOR TEST FEE TRANSFER

Account Name: BioAxis DNA Research Centre Private Limited

Account Number: 30801148310, State Bank of India, Lalaguda, Secunderabad
Bank name State Bank of India
Branch: Lalaguda
City: Secunderabad
(Andhra Pradesh)

As soon as we receive the necessary documents and appropriate testing fee we start the process of the DNA test, a passcode is generated and it is provided to the client. If you choose to submit the samples to our any branches or offices, please do come with the documents mentioned above while sample submission. If you wish the sample to be collected at your own convenience- be prepared with the documents and extra collection fee as required.

The test is 100% confidential and no any data/document or detail will be provided without the verification of passcode generated at the time of starting the test

Buccal Swab Collection

For DNA Test like paternity test to be started we collect the blood Samples or cheek cells. Samples are collected using the painless and simple buccal swab—similar to a cotton-tipped swab, but made of the special material Dacron®. Unlike regular cotton swabs, Dacron® provides a consistent surface for sample collection and DNA extraction.





Blood Sample Collection

Please visit a registered and recognized pathology lab/Hospital and ask for 10ml blood collection for PCR analysis/DNA Testing. Once you receive the blood samples please ship it to our lab in dry ice/liquid nitrogen packing.

*Patients/Parties visiting BDRC branches for sample collection may be assisted by our own medical doctors.



DNA Test/Paternity Test- Technical Details?

The  sample collector sends the swabs/Buccal DNA Collectors/ Blood to our laboratory in a sealed, tamper-evident package. When samples arrive in our laboratory, our staff checks to see if the package seal is intact. Each sample is recorded into our database. When all the samples for a paternity test case have arrived, we start the DNA test, which follows the following five steps:

      Samples from each person are divided in two for Dual Process™. From this point on, two independent
          laboratory teams take the samples through the DNA testing process.

      DNA is extracted from the buccal swabs/blood/buccal DNA collector and purified.

      The extracted DNA is added to a special chemical mix for the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a process that
           targets 16 specific locations in the DNA (called loci) and makes billions of copies of each location.

      The products of PCR are analyzed to create a DNA profile, a genetic equivalent of a fingerprint for each tested
          party.

      The child’s DNA profile is compared with the alleged father’s, and statistical analysis is performed to determine
          the probability of paternity. A 0% probability of paternity represents an exclusion (the alleged father is not the
          biological father) and at least a 99.99% probability represents an inclusion in a standard trio (the alleged           father is the biological father).

DNA Test/Paternity Test Report

Once the samples have crossed all the safety measures from collection to transportation, the paternity test results are made ready within 10-15 working days. We release the test results immediately, as long as the testing fees are fully paid and other documentations/forms are complete. Results are emailed to make it available for the clients/patients in the private cases and by first class mail in legal cases; If you want the results by fax or courier, it may be sent upon request

SAMPLE COLLECTION NETWORK

BDRC has the sample collection facility at most of the locations in India and all the major locations in the world. Please contact us by phone or email to arrange submission/pick up of the samples