DNA / Genetic Testing - including Paternity Testing
UK sources of information and / or support
Human Genetics Commission
Has published various policy documents on genetic testing, paternity testing, etc.
Forensic Science Service
Includes information on DNA paternity testing and other DNA testing related issues.
Genetic Alliance UK
One of the UK's leading information providers to the public on genetic issues such as DNA testing.
The DNA Clinics
Visit the DNA clinic for face to face consultations and DNA tests OR be tested from home. A range of on site counselling options available.
DNA Diagnostics
DNA testing and DNA paternity testing services company offering paternity tests and DNA test within 7 working days, within a laboratory that is ISO accredited.
Cellmark
A UK based DNA testing laboratory with specialist experience in DNA paternity testing. Their services are used by a range of customers including members of the public, government departments, and the legal profession.
Assuredna
A home DNA paternity test that you can buy in pharmacies.
Anglia DNA Services Ltd
A DNA testing laboratory in the UK. Based at the Norwich Research Park, they specialise in DNA paternity, maternity and sibling testing.
The Paternity Company
Provides a confidential and quality accredited paternity tests and paternity testing services throughout the UK.
See also the Patient UK genetic diseases page.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.