Forensic Services in Glen Allen

Careful DNA Collection for Legal & Investigative Needs

Forensic DNA testing can provide identity information when careful collection, confidentiality, and documentation matter. Fastest Labs of North Richmond offers Forensic Services and DNA profiling for individuals, attorneys, estate representatives, and family-law parties in Glen Allen and the Richmond, Virginia area.

DNA profiling examines identifying genetic markers to develop a DNA profile for legal or investigative purposes. We provide reliable, confidential, and accurate DNA testing solutions using state-of-the-art technology and high security standards during sample collection.

Call (804) 369-9421 to discuss the purpose of your forensic DNA testing request and the collection requirements that may apply.

Choosing the Appropriate DNA Testing Process

The right approach depends on the question the results need to address and how they’ll be used. Forensic DNA testing focuses on identification in legal proceedings or investigations. It’s distinct from paternity testing, which addresses whether an alleged parent is the biological parent of a child.

Court-admissible DNA testing also differs from personal testing because it requires documented collection and chain-of-custody procedures. A secure chain of custody is a record showing how a sample was collected, identified, handled, transferred, and tested. Personal DNA testing completed without those procedures may not satisfy the requirements of a court, agency, or other authority.

Forensic DNA Collection in Glen Allen

Our certified collectors collect DNA samples in a clean lab environment. We follow strict sample isolation and contamination prevention practices while maintaining high security standards throughout collection.

For legal testing, we complete the collection and required DNA sample documentation before transferring the samples for analysis. This record supports traceability and integrity from collection through testing.

Our safeguards include:

• Confirming the identity information associated with the test
• Maintaining sample isolation during collection and handling
• Applying contamination prevention practices
• Documenting the secure chain of custody for legal testing
• Transferring collected samples for analysis under the appropriate procedures

Collection & Laboratory Roles

We perform DNA sample collection for legal, chain-of-custody testing. Facilities that we partner with are accredited by AABB and conduct legal, chain-of-custody testing. This distinction is important: our location collects and documents the samples, while the partner facility performs the testing and processing.

AABB-accredited facilities follow established quality standards for this work. Using an accredited facility doesn’t determine whether results meet every court’s or agency’s rules. Acceptance depends on the documentation, collection, and testing requirements of the particular legal proceeding.