Testing Areas
What Does a Non-Negative Drug Result Mean?
When this question is first approached, ‘non-negative’ would surely in logical terms mean ‘positive’, but in the world of workplace testing and drug policies, this is not the way things work. Allow us to explain. Is a non-negative result the same as a positive result? A drug... Read More
UK Immigration Rules on Family Settlement
Immigration rules can be confusing, technical, written in ‘legalese’ and can be easily misinterpreted, especially when English is not your first language. There are restrictions based on what country an applicant is coming from and the rules can vary between temporary visitors, long-term visitors,... Read More
How Long Does a Court-Ordered DNA Test Take?
TL;DR - Court-ordered DNA tests in the UK typically take 2-10 working days to provide results after samples are received at the laboratory, with DNA Legal delivering results within 3 working days. The process involves sample collection through a neutral third party or trained collector, with... Read More
Can a Paternity Test be Wrong?
TL;DR - Paternity tests themselves are highly accurate and rarely "wrong" scientifically, but results can be compromised through sample tampering, fraud, or submission of DNA from a different person. Home testing kits are vulnerable to manipulation and not court-admissible, which is why... Read More
Brexit & The Family Reunification Process
The uncertainty of Brexit and the impact it will have on the UK’s residents and businesses remains as uncertain today as it was a year ago. The UK media and the government's reports to the UK and the rest of the world’s populous continues to provide little clarity or reassurance as to what life... Read More