DNA testing services on behalf of our clients

This could refer to DNA testing agency services involving PSAs (piece-of-share assistants) or other surrogate services. In general, DNA analysis agency services are provided when a client is unable to perform the analysis on their own or to assist with a specific procedure. This section provides details on DNA testing agency services.

1. Purpose of DNA testing services

DNA testing services on behalf of a client are typically provided when the client is

Support for procedural complexities: DNA testing for legal paternity or as evidence in court is often a complex procedure, and the agency service can help.
International appraisal requests: In cases where it is difficult for the client to proceed locally, such as when confirming parent-child relationship with a person in another country, the agency service may arrange for a local appraisal.
Provision of an appraisal kit: The appraisal agency service sends a DNA collection kit to the client’s home, and the client uses the kit to collect a DNA sample, which the agency service then sends to the laboratory for processing.

2. The role of the PSA DNA identification service

DNA identification services using services such as PSA may perform the following tasks on behalf of the client.

Assistance in collecting DNA samples: We may guide the client through the proper sample collection process or assist directly in collecting samples on the client’s behalf. This will ensure that the samples needed for the analysis are collected accurately.
Sending samples to the appropriate DNA testing laboratory: We handle the process of sending samples to the appropriate DNA testing laboratory on behalf of the client. This is useful when the client has difficulty sending the sample to the lab themselves or selecting a legally recognized testing laboratory.
Legal Support: If you are involved in legal matters such as paternity or inheritance appraisals, the agency service also provides assistance in securing legally valid evidentiary testimony.

Advantages of using a proxy service

There are several advantages to DNA testing services.

Simplicity: The process is simplified for the client because the expert assists with the procedures and sample collection.
Ensure legal validity: To ensure that appraisal results are legally recognized, we support the selection of appropriate institutions and strict adherence to procedures.
International support: Services may be provided to verify parent-child relationships with persons outside of the country or to assist with legal proceedings across multiple countries.

4. cost of substitute services

The cost of DNA analysis agency services varies depending on the nature of the service and the level of support provided. In addition to the normal DNA testing fees, agency fees will be charged. These fees vary depending on the following factors

Type of test: Cost varies depending on the type of test, such as paternity test, sibling test, or DNA test for identification.
Scope of agency services: As the scope of services provided on behalf of the client increases, so does the cost, from taking samples, to sending them to the appraisal agency, to supporting legal procedures.

5. Points for attention

Choosing a Reliable Agency: Since the results of a DNA test can affect major decisions in legal matters and in the family, it is important to choose a reliable agency. To avoid inaccurate or legally inadmissible results, the test must be performed through an appropriate agency.
Confirmation of legal validity: It is important to confirm in advance whether the appraisal results are legally acceptable. It is necessary to confirm that the agency or appraisal organization meets legal standards to ensure that the results can be used in courts of law in Japan and abroad.

Conclusion

The PSA DNA Analysis Service supports the procedures and sample collection associated with DNA analysis, and is especially useful when legal procedures are involved. Although the cost tends to be higher than a regular DNA analysis, this service is useful to ensure the procedural and legal validity of the analysis. When using the service, it is important to make sure it is reliable and legally compliant.