EasyDNA UK

EasyDNA UK: paternity and relationship DNA tests in the United Kingdom

EasyDNA UK is a British laboratory dedicated to conducting DNA tests for paternity, relationship, health, ancestry and veterinary purposes. The company presents itself as a specialist in paternity tests and offers a broad catalogue ranging from parentage analysis to clinical and wellness genetic studies. Its headquarters are located at Intergen House, 65-67 Western Road, Hove, BN3 2JQ, United Kingdom.

Paternity and parentage tests

The most prominent service is the home paternity test, which the company markets with a special offer of £89 for a limited time and with no additional charges. Sample collection is performed using a home-use kit with oral swabs. Results are delivered within 3 to 5 working days, with the option of an express service that reduces the time to 3 or 4 working days from receipt of samples at the laboratory.

The analysis uses 21 genetic markers. According to the company's information, the test offers 99.99% accuracy when the alleged father is the biological father and 100% when he is not. In addition to the home paternity test, the catalogue includes legal paternity tests, immigration DNA tests, non-invasive prenatal paternity tests, discreet paternity tests and surrogacy DNA tests.

Relationship and prenatal tests

The company offers a set of biological relationship tests that allow determining links between siblings, twins, grandparents and grandchildren, aunts and uncles, as well as mitochondrial DNA analysis, Y chromosome and genetic reconstruction. It also has maternity tests.

In the prenatal field, EasyDNA UK markets non-invasive prenatal paternity tests from 10 weeks of pregnancy, with zero risk to the foetus, as well as non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) and a baby gender determination test.

Health, wellness and clinical analyses

The health and wellness catalogue includes metabolism tests (caffeine, folate, vitamin D, alcohol, carbohydrates, lipids, nicotine and zinc-iron), allergy and intolerance tests (food, respiratory, pet, nickel, salt and veganism), and health, weight and lifestyle tests such as the comprehensive DNA methylation report, the KnowYourBioAge biological age test, alopecia, healthy weight, longevity, MacroMatch, obesity, skincare and sport.

Gut and oral microbiome analyses are also offered, as well as clinical tests such as coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, genetic predisposition and fertility, with specific FertilityCheck and VasectomyCheck tests. In the area of toxicology, the company performs hair and nail drug and alcohol tests, and in the field of sexual health, home STI tests, human papillomavirus (HPV) tests, semen detection and SRY tests for athletes. The offer is completed by DNA profiles, genetic counselling and disaster victim identification.

Animal tests

EasyDNA UK has a specific line of veterinary tests for dogs, cats, horses and birds. For dogs, it offers DNA, age, allergy, intolerance, gut microbiome, genetic disease and breed tests (with more than 430 breeds), as well as hereditary disease panels and traits such as collie eye anomaly, degenerative myelopathy, exercise-induced collapse, multidrug resistance (MDR1), PRA-prcd, uric acid and von Willebrand disease. It also performs dog paternity tests, including the motherless modality.

For cats, the catalogue includes DNA, age, allergy, intolerance, breed and genetic disease tests (KnowYourCat, CatCheck and PDK). For horses, it offers breed, allergy, intolerance, hereditary disease, paternity and DNA profile tests. For birds, it performs the DNA sexing test.

Methodology, accreditation and coverage

The company states it has more than 15 years of experience in the sector and guarantees that all samples are analysed in ISO 17025 accredited laboratories. Sample collection is mainly performed using oral swabs, although it is also possible to analyse other materials such as hair, clothing or toothbrushes. EasyDNA UK indicates that it can organise tests when participants reside in different locations in the United Kingdom or in different countries, coordinating with its international offices.

The process is structured in three steps: ordering the kit, collecting and sending samples, and receiving results. The company offers customer service to guide users throughout the entire procedure and has a knowledge base and frequently asked questions.

Location and contact

Intergen House, 65-67 Western Road, Hove BN3 2JQ, United Kingdom · Phone: 01227 502962