The World Leader in Private DNA Testing
PATERNITY DNA TESTINGDNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) is the world's largest and most experienced private DNA testing laboratory. DDC performs 3 out of 4 private DNA paternity tests in the United States and is the DNA testing provider for over 900 affiliated partners in 168 countries. Expert DNA Testing. Legendary Service.
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FAMILY DNA TESTINGDDC provides a variety of Family Relationship DNA tests for use in different situations. Some clients may wish to confirm their biological relationship to an alleged father's family if the potential father is unavailable for a paternity test. Others may need to verify family relationships in an immigration or adoption case. |
FORENSICS DNA TESTINGDDC Forensics offers DNA testing and expert services to legal professionals with forensic needs. DDC Forensics is set apart from other laboratories with its highly experienced forensic DNA experts and stringent laboratory quality control. DDC's Forensic laboratory has the following certifications and accreditations:
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VETERINARY DNA TESTINGDDC Veterinary provides the highest quality DNA testing for animals. Working with veterinarians, breeders, animal associations, and pet owners, DDC Veterinary offers DNA testing services including:
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DNA Diagnostics Center’s Forensics Division provided the DNA testing that eventually resulted in the release of inmate Robert McClendon. McClendon had spent 18 years in prison, convicted of a child rape that he has always maintained he did not commit.
McClendon’s is 1 of 30 cases in Ohio that were identified to have “legitimate claims of innocence” in an investigation conducted by The Columbus Dispatch together with the Ohio Innocence Project (OIP). DDC has volunteered to provide DNA testing for the OIP's post-conviction cases free of charge.
Photo by Shari Lewis / The Columbus Dispatch
In the landmark paternity case of the decade, DNA Diagnostics Center's laboratory director, Dr. Michael Baird, announced the results of the paternity DNA test conducted between Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn, and Larry Birkhead. Millions around the world were tuned in to hear the announcement—that Birkhead is the father.
The announcement, made in front of the Bahamas court where custody proceedings were underway, marked the final chapter in a series of court battles over the custody of baby Dannielynn. The high-profile paternity test case first made its way to DDC in October 2006 with a court order from a California judge. Dr. Baird, considered one of the nation's leading experts in DNA testing, testified several times in subsequent court hearings from Florida to the Bahamas...
When the media needs DNA testing services, it turns to DNA Diagnostics Center. Since DDC's testing was first featured in the Geraldo Show in 1997, it has provided DNA expertise for over 2,500 hours of national TV, radio, and news programs. DDC is the exclusive provider of DNA testing for the Maury show, and most other daytime and court shows today. Most recently, our testing was featured on Dr. Phil.
Through its work with the media, DDC has brought DNA testing to millions of households worldwide, informing viewers that a DNA test is accessible, affordable, and can answer important questions about identity and family relationships.
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A review of the most common myths associated with DNA testing: Are blood samples needed? What about all cheap DNA tests offered online? Are all paternity testing labs equal? What if the father isn't around? This article will answer some of your questions and dispel the incorrect beliefs about DNA paternity testing...
DNA Diagnostics Center is pleased to announce that the company has received the Second Annual Fairfield Rotary Club Business Ethics Award. The award is based on five criteria: demonstrated ethical leadership, concern for customer, integrity, respect and loyalty.
Officials noted DDC's dedication to client care, saying that running every test twice is clearly designed to give people the most accurate results. They also cited DDC's leadership in the industry and its community outreach efforts through "DDC Gives."
DDC has the largest network of DNA collection sites in the nation.
DDC is the only DNA testing laboratory to obtain and uphold 14 perfect inspections.
Paternity DNA Testing Video
This short and entertaining video walks you through all the steps of getting a legally defensible DNA paternity test.
This interactive and educational Flash presentation uncovers the historical origins of DNA testing and highlights controversial paternity testing cases involving famous celebrities and politicians.
