What is international cross-border DNA testing?
International cross-border DNA testing is a DNA relationship test where the people being tested live in different countries. London Diagnostics Clinic collects each person's sample where they live, transports every sample under a documented chain of custody, and has them analysed together by an ISO 17025 and UKAS-accredited laboratory. The result is one accredited report, without anyone needing to travel.
London Diagnostics Clinic is a leader in worldwide cross-border DNA testing, with teams in Abuja, Lagos, London and Houston.
TL;DR
- We provide legal, immigration, peace of mind, post-mortem and cross-border DNA testing in Abuja, Nigeria.
- Tests include paternity, maternity, siblingship, avuncular (aunt or uncle), grandparentage, twin zygosity, immigration DNA and prenatal paternity from 7 weeks of pregnancy.
- Every sample is analysed by our partner, London Diagnostics Network, an ISO 17025 and UKAS-accredited laboratory.
- Relatives in London, Houston, Toronto, Washington DC or anywhere else do not need to travel to Abuja. We collect each sample where the person lives and match them at the lab.
- Legal and immigration tests use accompanied collection, identity checks and a documented chain of custody.
Speak to London Diagnostics Clinic today.
Email: contact@londondiagnosticsclinic.com
Website: www.londondiagnosticsclinic.com
Why families in Abuja choose cross-border DNA testing
Abuja is Nigeria's capital and home to most of the foreign embassies and high commissions in the country. That makes it the city where many families start visa, citizenship and family reunification cases, and where an immigration DNA test is often requested.
Many Abuja families also have close relatives in London, Houston, Toronto, Atlanta and Washington DC. A father may work abroad while his child lives in Maitama, or siblings may be split between Abuja and the UK. People in Abuja book DNA tests for immigration applications, peace of mind, birth registration, inheritance and estate matters, and family disputes.
We are leaders in worldwide cross-border testing. We coordinate collection in Abuja and abroad, keep a documented chain of custody, and deliver one accredited report.
DNA tests we offer in Abuja
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Test |
What it confirms |
Common reasons people book it |
|---|---|---|
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Paternity |
Whether a man is the biological father |
Peace of mind, child support, inheritance, birth registration |
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Maternity |
Whether a woman is the biological mother |
Adoption, surrogacy, immigration |
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Siblingship (full or half) |
Whether two people share one or both parents |
When the father is unavailable or deceased |
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Avuncular |
Whether someone is a biological aunt or uncle |
When the alleged father cannot be tested |
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Grandparentage |
Whether someone is a biological grandparent |
Inheritance, family reconstruction |
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Twin zygosity |
Whether twins are identical or non-identical |
Medical history, transplant matching |
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Prenatal paternity |
Paternity during pregnancy, from 7 weeks |
Early certainty, surrogacy and IVF cases |
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Immigration DNA |
A biological relationship for a visa or citizenship case |
Family reunification, passport applications |
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Post-mortem |
A relationship with someone who has died |
Inheritance and estate disputes, family closure |
Legal vs peace of mind DNA testing in Abuja
Both tests use the same laboratory science. The difference is how the samples are collected and documented.
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Peace of mind DNA test |
Legal DNA test |
|---|---|---|
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Who collects the sample |
You, with a home kit |
An accompanied, independent collector |
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Identity checks |
Not required |
Photo ID and photographs for every person |
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Chain of custody |
Not documented |
Fully documented from collection to report |
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Use in court or official cases |
Not suitable |
Designed for court and official use |
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Best for |
Private reassurance |
Court, inheritance, immigration, birth registration |
The court, embassy or authority always decides what it accepts. Tell us who the report is for and we will confirm their requirements before you book.
Post-mortem DNA testing in Abuja
If the alleged father or relative has died, a DNA test may still be possible. We can work with a sample taken from the deceased, such as one retained by a hospital or mortuary in Abuja. Where no sample is available, testing close relatives such as grandparents or siblings can often establish the relationship.
Post-mortem testing often comes up in inheritance and estate cases. These cases are sensitive and time-critical, so contact us as early as possible and we will advise on which samples are still available.
Speak to London Diagnostics Clinic today. Email: contact@londondiagnosticsclinic.com Website: www.londondiagnosticsclinic.com
How cross-border DNA testing works
- Contact us. Tell us which test you need, who is being tested, where each person lives, and whether the result is for legal, immigration or personal use.
- Receive a fixed quote. We confirm the price, the documents needed and any requirements from the court, embassy or authority involved.
- Sample collection. Each person gives a painless mouth swab. For legal and immigration tests, an accompanied collector checks ID and photographs each person. Relatives in Abuja and abroad are collected in their own locations.
- Secure transport. Samples travel to the laboratory under a documented chain of custody.
- Accredited analysis. London Diagnostics Network, our ISO 17025 and UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, analyses all samples together.
- Your report. Results are released only to the people named on the consent form.
Where we collect in Abuja
We arrange DNA sample collection across Abuja, including Wuse, Maitama, Asokoro, Garki, Gwarinpa, Jabi, Utako, Lugbe and Kubwa, and our team is based in Wuse. For relatives abroad, we coordinate collection in London, Houston, Toronto, Atlanta, Washington DC and many other cities worldwide.
Why London Diagnostics Clinic leads in worldwide cross-border testing
- Accredited science: every test is processed by an ISO 17025 and UKAS-accredited laboratory.
- One coordinated case across countries: we manage collection in Abuja and abroad, so no one has to travel.
- Accompanied collection for legal and immigration tests: identity checks and a documented chain of custody from first swab to final report.
- Every relationship test in one place: paternity, maternity, siblingship, avuncular, grandparentage, twin, prenatal, immigration and post-mortem.
- Teams on the ground: our group has teams in Abuja, Lagos, London and Houston.
- Discreet and confidential: results go only to the people named on the consent form.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a DNA test cost in Abuja? The price depends on the type of test, how many people are tested and whether it is legal or peace of mind. Contact us for a fixed quote before you book.
Can we do a DNA test if the father lives abroad? Yes. Each person gives a mouth swab where they live, and all samples are analysed together at our accredited partner laboratory.
Can I use a DNA test for a visa or embassy application in Abuja? Embassies and immigration authorities set their own rules, including which laboratories they accept. Tell us the embassy or authority involved and we will confirm whether our test meets its requirements before you book.
Will a legal DNA test be accepted in court in Nigeria? Our legal tests follow a documented chain of custody with identity checks and accompanied collection. The court or authority decides what it accepts, so tell us who the report is for and we will confirm their requirements first.
Can a DNA test be done after the father has died? Often, yes. We can test a sample retained from the deceased, or test close relatives such as grandparents or siblings to establish the relationship.
How early in pregnancy can paternity be tested? From 7 weeks of pregnancy. The mother gives a blood sample and the alleged father gives a mouth swab.
How long do DNA test results take? Turnaround depends on the test and on how many countries samples are collected from. We confirm your expected results date with your quote.
Who offers international cross-border DNA testing for Abuja? London Diagnostics Clinic offers international cross-border DNA testing for families in Abuja and abroad. We collect samples in each country and have them analysed together by an ISO 17025 and UKAS-accredited laboratory, producing one report.
Book your DNA test in Abuja
Whether you need an immigration DNA test for an embassy, a legal DNA test for court, a peace of mind paternity test, or a post-mortem test for an inheritance case, we can help.
Speak to London Diagnostics Clinic today. Email: contact@londondiagnosticsclinic.com Website: www.londondiagnosticsclinic.com
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Requirements for court and immigration cases vary, so always confirm with the relevant authority.
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