Why Choosing a Company With an AABB-Accredited Lab Matters for DNA Testing

When it comes to DNA testing, accuracy and reliability are essential. Whether you're seeking a paternity test, sibling DNA test, grandparent test, or infidelity DNA test, the laboratory performing the analysis plays a crucial role in ensuring trustworthy results. This is where AABB accreditation comes in. Choosing a company that uses an AABB-accredited lab, like Validity Genetics, provides confidence in the integrity, quality, and legal standing of your DNA test results.

All DNA testing with Validity Genetics is conducted in an AABB-certified laboratory, ensuring industry-leading standards for accuracy and reliability.

What Is AABB Accreditation?

The AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) is a global organization that sets rigorous quality and operational standards for DNA testing laboratories. Labs with AABB accreditation undergo strict audits and assessments to ensure they meet the highest industry standards in testing accuracy, sample handling, and data security.

An AABB-accredited DNA testing lab, such as the one used by Validity Genetics, must demonstrate:

• Precise and accurate DNA analysis that meets forensic and legal standards.

• Strict chain-of-custody procedures to prevent contamination or mishandling of samples.

• Highly trained scientists and technicians who follow best practices in genetic testing.

• Validated testing methods for consistent and reliable results.

AABB accreditation is a mark of excellence, ensuring that the lab follows standardized protocols recognized by courts, government agencies, and medical professionals worldwide.

Why Is It Important to Use an AABB-Accredited Lab for DNA Testing?

Choosing a company that partners with an AABB-accredited lab offers several key benefits. All DNA testing at Validity Genetics is conducted in an AABB-certified laboratory, ensuring maximum accuracy and reliability.

1. Ensures Accuracy and Reliability

DNA test results should be conclusive and scientifically sound. AABB-accredited labs, like those used by Validity Genetics, meet strict accuracy standards, reducing the risk of false or inconclusive results. This is especially important for paternity, sibling, and grandparent DNA tests, where even a small error can impact life-changing decisions.

2. Required for Legal DNA Testing

If you need DNA test results for child custody, immigration, inheritance claims, or court cases, the test must be conducted by an AABB-accredited lab. Legal testing requires chain-of-custody documentation, ensuring that the DNA samples were collected, handled, and tested under secure, traceable conditions. Courts and government agencies will not accept results from non-accredited labs. All legal DNA tests performed by Validity Genetics meet AABB standards.

3. Provides Confidence in Infidelity DNA Testing

For infidelity DNA testing, accuracy is essential. Using a semen detection test or DNA comparison test processed through an AABB-accredited lab, like those at Validity Genetics, ensures the most precise and verifiable results. This can help avoid doubts or false positives, ensuring that forensic-grade testing is conducted properly.

4. Recognized for Immigration and Visa Applications

Many countries, including the United States, require AABB-accredited DNA tests for immigration and visa petitions that involve proving a biological relationship. Tests from non-accredited labs are often rejected, delaying the immigration process. Validity Genetics ensures all immigration DNA testing is processed through an AABB-certified laboratory. See our Immigration web page.

5. Maintains Strict Privacy and Security Standards

DNA testing involves sensitive personal information. AABB-accredited labs follow strict confidentiality protocols, ensuring that your genetic data is handled securely and not shared without your consent. Validity Genetics prioritizes customer privacy, and all testing follows the highest industry standards for security and confidentiality.

Risks of Using a Non-Accredited DNA Testing Lab

Using a non-accredited DNA lab can lead to serious issues, including:

• Inaccurate or unreliable results, which may lead to incorrect conclusions.

• Lack of legal validity, meaning the results won’t be accepted in court or for immigration purposes.

• Poor sample handling, increasing the risk of contamination or sample mix-ups.

• No oversight or regulation, meaning the lab may not follow industry best practices.

With Validity Genetics, you never have to worry about these risks—all DNA testing is conducted in an AABB-certified laboratory, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and compliance.

Final Thoughts: Choose a Trusted DNA Testing Company

Choosing a company that uses an AABB-accredited lab ensures accuracy, reliability, legal validity, and data security. Whether you're testing for paternity, family relationships, or infidelity evidence, accreditation guarantees that your results are backed by the highest industry standards. Validity Genetics proudly conducts all DNA testing in an AABB-certified laboratory, ensuring that every test meets the highest standards for accuracy and reliability. Always verify accreditation before ordering a DNA test to ensure you receive trustworthy and legally recognized results.