DDC maintains the prestigious UK Ministry of Justice approval listing for DNA testing laboratories.

West London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/07/2011 -- DDC (DNA Diagnostics Centre), the leading provider of DNA testing worldwide, is delighted to announce the successful completion of the UK's Ministry of Justice (MOJ) annual review awarded by 'Her Majesty's Courts Service' for accredited DNA testing laboratories. DDC first achieved this esteemed endorsement in 2009 and has successfully retained this every year since.

"DDC is delighted to retain this official recognition from the MOJ in accordance with UK standards and regulations regarding DNA testing laboratories," said Peter Vitulli, DDC president and CEO. "DDC delivers an unrivalled service that's fully certified and approved for legal situations in courts of law and recognized nationally and internationally through our array of prestigious laboratory accreditations."

Established in 1995, DDC has a wealth of experience with court approved DNA testing services required for immigration applications and appeals, child disputes, adoptions and for birth certificate amendments.

"DDC achieving MOJ recognition is an outstanding accomplishment and further enhances our commitment to highly accurate testing and exceptional customer service coupled with rapid results," Rebecca Butler, Operations Manager said. "Legally approved DNA testing results are in high demand especially for immigration purposes and we work closely with embassies, immigration law firms, social services and private clients to deliver excellence first and every time."

DDC, based in Hammersmith, West London, is one of the largest and most trusted DNA testing laboratories worldwide. Over 1 million satisfied clients globally have benefitted from DDC's testing services relying on dual testing of each and every professionally collected sample to guarantee results. Clients can be conveniently assisted in the London 'walk-in' DNA sample collection facility, as well as in more than 4,500 global collection facilities.

For additional information on DDC, its portfolio of DNA testing services and accreditations, call 0845 408 2084.

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DNA Tests Trace Ancestry Identifying Specific European Origins.

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/28/2011 -- "Who Do You Think You Are?" is a question anyone can now answer with affordable ancestry DNA tests offered by DDC (DNA Diagnostics Centre), the leading provider of private DNA testing worldwide. AncestrybyDNA™, lineage, and European DNA tests offered by DDC use exclusive DNA methodologies and the latest population statistics to trace heritage back through time. DDC will offer the products Feb. 25 – 27, 2011 at the Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE national history show in London.

DDC's European DNA Test determines the best match of a person's DNA profile when compared to dozens of European specific databases, providing clues to a persons European origins. AncestrybyDNA™, already on the market in the U.S., uses a person's DNA to trace their ancestry back to one of four main population groups as determined by migratory patterns from thousands of years ago. Population groups include European, East Asian, Sub-Saharan African and Indigenous American. AncestrybyDNA™ has been featured on television shows with celebrity subjects including Larry David, Jessica Alba and rapper Snoop Dogg. Also available are maternal and paternal lineage DNA tests that can trace back the ancestry of a person's mother or father thousands of years by identifying unique DNA that passes unchanged through time.

"DDC has been a leader in the DNA testing industry for more than a decade, first with paternity and familial testing and now with ancestry and lineage testing," Peter Vitulli, president and CEO said. "We're always looking for new ways to provide customers with DNA evidence of who they are, and how they're related to others. Ancestry testing can be entertaining and enlightening, providing an affordable way to look into our past."

AncestrybyDNA™, along with maternal lineage, paternal lineage and European DNA testing are available at the exhibition with on-site DNA sample collection at DDC stand 816. DDC offers the testing during the event with reduced rates as low as £59. Each test is also available for purchase by phone at 0800 860 0856.

For more information on DDC visit online at www.ancestrybydna.co.uk or call 0800 860 0856. For more information on Who Do You Think You Are? Live visit http://www.whodoyouthinkyouarelive.co.uk.

About DDC.
As the largest provider of private DNA paternity and other DNA tests in the U.S. and worldwide for more than 16 years, DDC (DNA Diagnostics Centre) offers comprehensive DNA testing services for paternity and other family relationships, forensics and ancestry. DDC Veterinary, the animal DNA testing division, provides innovative, quality DNA testing for companion and sport animals. DDC was the first to adopt robotics technology in its laboratory processes, ensuring highly stringent and efficient handling of DNA samples. DDC's unique Dual Process™ ensures all professionally collected DNA samples are independently tested twice producing legal results of unmatched quality and reliability. DDC is recognized through a number of accreditations nationally and internationally achieving perfect ratings in its past 16 inspections including those performed by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP). DDC is also accredited by ACLASS to meet the standards of ISO 17025 and the DNA Advisory Board (DAB), which attests to DDC's superior forensic testing service.

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With the first UK ‘walk-in’ DNA Testing facility now open, DNA Diagnostic Centre UK confirms large numbers of families are being re-united through DNA immigration testing services.

West London, London -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/15/2010 -- Leading international DNA testing laboratory DNA Diagnostics Centre (DDC), are delighted to announce that their 'walk-in DNA collection centre' has reunited a number of families across Europe. The centre based in Hammersmith, West London enables family members to obtain accredited evidence through DNA testing to aid their immigration application.

DDC Laboratories Inc is approved by the Ministry of Justice to carry out parentage tests directed by the civil courts in England and Wales under section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969. DDC is renowned worldwide for its exceptional service and 100% record regarding DNA testing results by assisting clients who wish to confirm biological relations in family disputes and are routinely used in Immigration applications and appeals.

Dan Leigh, head of business development, states, 'Bringing families together through immigration applications is becoming more difficult as rules and regulations are strengthened. An increase in clients globally has seen large numbers wishing to undertake a DNA test to compliment their immigration applications. DDC provide a fast, uncomplicated service that enables individuals in any location to have their DNA samples collected and processed by our certified laboratory. As well as providing our free DNA collection service at our 'walk-in facility' in London, DDC has thousands of collection centres throughout the world and can coordinate and manage a requested DNA test between individuals regardless of their location.'

Rebecca Butler, Operations Manager of DNA Diagnostics Centre UK, adds, 'It's truly a heart warming situation when we assist families through DNA testing to be reunited with relatives.

Families are often anxious and isolated after being away from loved ones for long periods of time, its important for them to deal with us so we can advise on their individual situation and act accordingly. By offering them full consultation, collecting their DNA samples at no cost at our 'walk-in facility' in London and guiding them through the process step-by-step gives our client's added peace of mind.

With competitive price together with first class service, reliability and professionalism enables DNA Diagnostics Centre to be UK's preferred DNA test provider for immigration specialists, solicitors and private clients.

For more information about the DNA Diagnostics Centre immigration service, the walk-in facility and our comprehensive range of DNA testing services, please contact DDC at 0845 408 2084.

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