DNA Testing
Forensic DNA/Serology/Relatedness Testing
Every living being possesses its very own DNA sequence. But this unique strand of life is more than just a miracle of nature. It’s an important tool that can uncover vital information. In fact, DNA testing can prove relatedness … identify a criminal … solve crimes.
When you need someone to find these important answers, it’s imperative to turn to a source you can trust: A laboratory with years of experience and state-of-the-art equipment who will give you timely, reliable results. A facility with personalized service and complete confidentiality.
At Pinnacle Health Technologies, we specialize in providing key data. Whether you’re a mother seeking child support, or an attorney looking for proof, the experienced, highly trained staff at Pinnacle Health Technologies will give your case the utmost attention so that you receive the information you need. Quickly. Accurately. Efficiently. Confidentially.
What Services Are Offered?
Human Identification/Relatedness Testing
DNA analysis using a simple mouth swab is all it takes for Pinnacle Health Technologies to provide definitive proof of paternity and perform other relatedness studies as well. We make it easy for you with our network of mobile technicians and convenient facilities. Pinnacle Health Technologies performs DNA testing for the U.S. State Department and embassies worldwide for immigration and citizenship. Regardless of where DNA sampling is performed, you’ll get rapid, definitive results. Results that will provide irrefutable proof of paternity in just 48 hours and the most conclusive answers to your relatedness inquiries.
Who Can Benefit From DNA Relatedness Testing?
Here are just a few of the possibilities:
- Single mothers seeking paternity verification in order to obtain child support
- Individuals involved in custody disputes
- Individuals wishing to establish eligibility in matters involving probate
- Males who suspect they have not fathered a child
DNA Y-Chromosome Testing
This Phenomenal technology is the latest DNA tool for advanced genealogical efforts. Male lineage can be identified using a simple mouth swab or forensic specimen. The Y-Chromosome is paternally inherited and typically follows the family name. Thus, if two distant male cousins are paternally related, their Y-chromosome will exhibit identical markers.
Forensic Serology & DNA Analysis
Pinnacle Health Technologies uses our advance technology and experience helping numerous agencies solve highly publicized crimes. Our wide range of forensic protocols include:
- Detecting the presence and/or species of blood
- Identifying other body fluids such as saliva, semen and urine
- Determining the gender from whom a stain or substance originated
- Identifying the contributor(s) of an evidentiary stain by comparing genetic profiles
Pinnacle Health Technologies provides on-site crime scene processing for criminal and civil casework. Using advanced techniques, the forensic scientist can locate biological evidence that may otherwise be invisible to the untrained eye. The forensic scientist is experienced in collecting samples that are likely to provide vital genetic information and are skilled in obtaining genetic profiles from samples of numerous origins, such as facial tissues, cigarette butts, toothbrushes, and a variety of other discrete evidentiary items.
Expert Witness & Consulting Services
Forensic Experts at Pinnacle Health Technologies work with attorneys on a daily basis providing services encompassing all scientific aspects of the case ranging from the initial crime scene to final testimony. Our skilled staff can assist the attorney in preparation of the complicated scientific discovery request, perform additional analysis, provide detailed case review/case strategy options/cross examination questions, and expert testimony.
Why Use Pinnacle Health Technologies?
Our lab facility uses only the most up-to-date, automated equipment with the highest power of discrimination, unsurpassed quality and greatest versatility.
Our Lab Director has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and 26 years of experience in the field of human genetics. Our Scientific Director has 21 years experience in Forensic Science, including training at the FBI Academy.
Our lab is accredited by ASCLD-International, the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and New York Department of Health (NYDOH) for Forensic DNA, Forensic Serology, and DNA Analysis for Relatedness & Immigration Case Work.
Each analyst must successfully complete multiple externally administered proficiency tests each year.
We make it easy for you with hundreds of specimen collection facilities and mobile technicians nationwide. Sample collection methods are tailored to meet clients’ needs.
We are economical. Our fees are reasonable and payment options include all major credit cards, bank & personal checks.