The Quality of a DNA Laboratory is best evaluated by examining these three features:

• Accreditations
• Affiliation
• Volume

MORE IS BETTER

• ACCREDITATIONS: A Quality DNA Lab will have and maintain a high number of accreditations.
• AFFILIATION: Affiliations guarantees rigourous outside peer review.
• VOLUME: High volume = financial ability to keep up with advances in technology

Why do Accreditations matter? Accreditations are given by third party agencies that have rigorously reviewed testing procedures and practices and have certified in writing that a DNA Lab meets Internationally recognized standards of excellence.

Why is Affiliation Important? Affiliation with a University means a DNA Lab meets both industry and Academic standards of excellence.

Why is Volume Important? High Volume guarantees that the lab is testing every day, and samples do not wait to get batched tested at the end of the week. High Volume is also an indicator that the DNA Lab is financially commited to:

• Keeping up with advances in technology
• Servicing their customer’s needs
• Servicing the market