Immigration
Individuals who establish a proven
biological link to their relatives ultimately enhance their
chance of a successful application for immigration. Fairfax
Identity Laboratories provides individualized testing services
that meet the guidelines and requirements specified by embassies,
consulates and the US Office of Immigration and Naturalization
Services. Identity testing in cases involving immigration
may include answering questions of paternity, maternity,
and sibling relationships.
Since 1990, Fairfax Identity Laboratories
has been at the forefront of DNA profiling techniques and
innovations. As a major division of Commonwealth Biotechnologies, Inc. (CBI), the largest facility of its kind in the
world, Fairfax Identity Laboratories shares 100,000 square
feet of laboratory and clinical space and provides service
to attorneys, forensics laboratories, child support agencies,
physicians, and patients throughout the United States and
the world. Fairfax Identity Laboratories successfully evaluates
approximately 50,000 samples each year. Our unique affiliation
with CBI offers our clients an additional benefit of over
a decade of experience in providing the latest in innovative
genetic services including one of the largest programs
in prenatal diagnostics and a commitment to promoting research
in molecular DNA technology.
Individualized Testing Services
Fairfax Identity Laboratories will customize
the collection of biological specimens based on the relationship
in question and the specific requirements of the immigration
office. The laboratory offers strict chain of custody procedures
in coordinating and collecting biological (blood and buccal (mouth)
samples) from individuals in the United States and abroad.
A number highly polymorphic loci will be evaluated sufficient
to report a probability of relationship of 99.9% or greater.
Reports can be sent directly to the test
requester and official agencies as required.
Our Customer Service is Ready to Assist You
Our customer service offices are
open M-F 8:00am to 8:00pm (EST). The laboratory
is accessible during extended hours seven days a week. Based on our
experience in accurately processing large numbers
of samples, we are able to assist in all aspects of specimen
collection and shipping. Samples can be collected and transported
from throughout the United States and other countries to
our facilities just outside Washington, DC. A highly trained
analyst will receive the specimens and conduct testing
according to well-validated procedures and protocols. Results
will be provided for standard cases in approximately 7 - 10
business days from the time that the samples are received
by the laboratory.
Our Commitment to Quality Ensures That
You Will Be Provided
Accurate and Reliable Results
Fairfax Identity Laboratories has proven
time and again that we meet or exceed the industry standards
in all technical and administrative areas of the laboratory.
Fairfax Identity Laboratories is accredited by the American
Association of Blood Banks, licensed by the New York State
Department of Health for DNA based paternity testing, licensed
by CLIA for interstate transport of clinical specimens, and
is certified by the National Forensic Science Technology
Center (NFSTC) to be in compliance with the relevant quality
standards of the DNA Advisory Board and ASCLD/LAB. |
