DNA Diagnostics NZ

DNA Diagnostics – New Zealand’s only court-approved paternity testing service

DNA Diagnostics commenced testing on the 1st October 1989. This was a joint venture between Auckland Uniservices and Diagnostic Medlab (DML). The laboratory was first located at the School of Biological Sciences at Auckland University. It was purchased by IGENZ, an established local medical genetics testing company and relocated to a purpose-built facility in Quay Park Centre, Beach Road Auckland on 29th July 2016. It is the only parentage-testing laboratory operating from within New Zealand, with samples being processed here in New Zealand and not sent off-shore. DNA testing can be a very stressful time for all concerned. DNA Diagnostics endeavors to provide a friendly, reliable and efficient service. Results are sent, by email or by post on request, as soon as they become available – usually within 7 days of receipt of all samples and guarantee of payment. NZ registered scientists are available to discuss the test and/or the results. Over the past few years a number of international companies have commenced offering their services to the New Zealand market. It is important that individuals are aware that although offering a service, there is often not a strict chain of custody. The test results may not be admissible in court, resulting in the test having to be repeated at additional expense to the individual. In particular, the use of any service which dispatches a home-test kit, where the results are required for legal purposes, should be discouraged.