Accreditations
Our testing laboratory maintains accreditations from regulatory, international and quality assurance organizations. Whether it’s for legal, personal, or immigration reasons, our accredited services are your assurance of the best possible results.
Understanding Our Accreditations
At Metaphase, we are committed to the highest standards in genetic testing, reflected in our testing laboratory’s prestigious accreditations. These certifications reflect a dedication to accuracy, reliability, and technological advancement, ensuring that our clients receive the best in genetic analysis.
Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)
(formerly American Association of Blood Banks)
The AABB sets the international standard for relationship DNA testing laboratories. An AABB accreditation means our testing laboratory meets rigorous standards for accuracy and reliability. This is especially important for legal and immigration cases, as our test reports are recognized and trusted by U.S. immigration and North American courts.
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
CLIA accreditation ensures that our testing laboratory meets U.S. federal standards for quality and accuracy in laboratory testing. This is key for ensuring that our test results are reliable and trustworthy, particularly for clinical or medical purposes. It means we’re consistently hitting high marks for our testing processes and results.
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
CAP is the worldwide leader in providing quality improvement programs to pathologists and laboratory professionals. Our laboratory participates in the DNA laboratory proficiency testing program by CAP, which involves proficiency tests administered three times a year to examine accuracy, technique, calculations and many other pertinent aspects of DNA paternity testing. Our laboratory has consistently obtained perfect scores and ranks as one of the top laboratories in North America.
International Standards Organization (ISO/IEC 17025)
ISO/IEC 17025 is a global standard that speaks to our laboratory’s technical skill and accuracy in testing. This accreditation covers all aspects of laboratory management, including sample preparation, testing proficiency, and record-keeping, ensuring our technical competency on a global scale.
Why Accreditations Matter
Accreditation is your assurance of a laboratory’s quality and reliability. At Metaphase, we believe in going beyond the basics to provide you with DNA testing services that are not just reliable, but also globally recognized for their excellence.
Customer-Centric Support
Our accreditations ensure that you can trust the results we provide, whether for personal, legal, or immigration purposes.
Easy and Painless DNA Sampling
Being accredited by renowned bodies like AABB means our results are recognized and respected worldwide.
Global DNA Sampling Locations
With over 3000 collection sites worldwide, we make it easy for participants to provide their samples for a legal DNA test, regardless of where they’re located.
Whether it’s for legal, personal, or immigration reasons, our accredited services are your assurance of the best possible results.
Your Trust, Our Promise
At Metaphase, we are not just committed to providing accurate DNA testing; we are dedicated to earning and maintaining your trust through our accredited, high-quality processes. Discover your genetic story with confidence, knowing that you are in the hands of a certified, trusted provider.
