Will My DNA Sample Be Safe?

Will My DNA Sample Be Safe? | Cellmark

The decision to have a paternity test should not be taken lightly and you may have lots of questions. We urge you to consider all of the people involved and to decide whether this is the best course of action, particularly for any children in question.

Will my DNA sample be safe?

The samples are sent to our laboratories in specially designed tamper-evident packaging. Once testing is complete and you have received the results, your DNA sample is stored securely for 3 months after which time it is destroyed.

In paternity cases all identification paperwork is held by Cellmark for a period of one year after testing is complete after which time it is destroyed in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

As directed by Data Protection laws your information will not be passed onto anyone you have not given us authorisation to do so. For further information please refer to our privacy policy, you can learn more about the Act by clicking on this link.

If you require further information then please call one of our friendly, professional and confidential Customer Service advisors on 08000 362522, or send your question via email to info@cellmark.co.uk, or use our discrete SMS service.

What is DNA?
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the body’s genetic ‘blueprint’. It is a long thread-like molecule that carries the genetic code that determines our individual characteristics.

Taking a DNA sample
A simple guide showing how your DNA sample is collected

Results and Reports
What the test report may look like and what it might say.

Registering Online
Register a case with us, now, using our secure online service.