A personal paternity test is the simplest and quickest way to confirm whether or not an alleged man is the biological father of a child. In Nigeria, paternity DNA testing has experienced an increase in demand and this has, in turn, led to the proliferation of paternity testing laboratories across the country.
To assist Nigerians make the right decision in selecting the right DNA lab for their paternity testing needs, we have compiled the top 5 DNA paternity centers in Nigeria.
LAB SELECTION CRITERIA
The following DNA laboratories have been selected based on the following criteria:
- Online Presence
- Price Transparency
- Service Coverage
- Service Delivery Duration
- International Affiliation
- Laboratory Standards
- SMART DNA NIGERIA
Website URL: https://smartdna.com.ng/
Overview: Smart DNA is a leading DNA testing center/laboratory based in Lagos, Nigeria. They provide fully accredited DNA testing service to clients in accordance with the highest international standards.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Service Coverage: All 36 states in Nigeria.
Type of Paternity Tests: Personal Paternity Test, Immigration Paternity Test, Legal Paternity Test, Prenatal Paternity Test
Result Delivery: 5-7 working days
- Personal Paternity / Maternity DNA Tests – #120,000 (Wal-in), extra charges for home tests.
- Prenatal Paternity Tests – #950,000
- Immigration Tests – #270,000
- Legal DNA Tests – #270,000
International Standards: ISO 9001 & ISO 17025 certifications. Recognized by the NCBI, the most important genetic organization in the world.
International Affiliation: Alpha Bio Labs, UK, DDC, USA
Laboratory / Staffing: All tests are carried out at Smart DNA’s laboratories in the UK.
- EASY DNA
Website URL: http://www.easydnanigeria.com/
Overview: Easy DNA has over 12 years experience in the industry and guarantees all samples are tested by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. Easy DNA can organize your DNA test even when test participants live in different countries.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Service coverage: All 36 states in Nigeria
Type of Paternity Tests: Home Paternity Test, Legal Paternity Test, and Forensic Paternity Test.
Result Delivery: 1 month
PriceN120,000
International Standards:.ISO17025
International Affiliation: EASYDNA Worlwide
Laboratory / Staffing: N/A
- SYNLAB
Website URL: https://www.synlab.com.ng/
Overview: SYNLAB has delivered excellence in medical diagnostics in Nigeria since 2004 as PathCare Laboratories, providing families with high-quality diagnostic care and supporting medical professionals with our expertise.
Location: Nigeria
Service coverage: All 36 states in Nigeria
Type of Paternity Tests: Peace of Mind Paternity Test, Immigration Paternity test, Legal Paternity Test
Result Delivery: 14 – 21 weeks
Price: 177,200
International Standards: ISO 15189
International Affiliation: None
Laboratory / Staffing: Laboratory based in 11 states in Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt etc.)
- PATERNITY TEST NIGERIA
Website URL: https://paternitytestnigeria.com/
Overview: Paternity Test Nigeria offers DNA Paternity test service in Nigeria that allows individuals to attain peace of mind about their alleged child or children without the need to go to expensive clinics and labs.
Location: Nigeria
Type of Paternity Tests: Peace of Mind Paternity Test
Price:
- Personal Paternity / Maternity DNA Tests – #130,000 (Walking), extra charges for home tests.
- Prenatal Paternity Tests – #850,000
- Immigration Tests – #180,000
- Legal DNA Tests – #180,000
Result Delivery: 10 – 15 days
Service coverage: All 36 states in Nigeria
International Standards: Not stated on the website.
International Affiliation: DDC, USA
Laboratory / Staffing: Laboratory are in the United states.
- DNA NIGERIA
Website URL: https://dnanigeria.com/
Overview: Dna Centre Nigeria is one of the most trusted provider of private DNA testing services in Nigeria with over 10 years experience. DNA Centre Nigeria has provided comprehensive DNA testing services in three main areas: paternity and other family relationships, Immigration and DNA test during pregnancy-Prenatal DNA test.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Type of Paternity Tests: Maternity DNA test, Immigration Paternity DNA test, Prenatal Paternity test, Legal Paternity Test & Peace of Mind Paternity Test
Service coverage: All 36 states in Nigeria
Result Delivery: 7 – 10 days
Price Transparency: 130,000
International Standards: Not stated on the website
International Affiliation: Not stated
Laboratory / Staffing: Laboratory in Lagos, Nigeria
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