Laboratories that can provide DNA testing

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Summary of this article

この記事では、DNA鑑定を提供する東京衛生検査所、SeeDNA、そして海外の検査所について比較しています。各検査所の信頼性、サービスの特徴、費用について詳しく説明し、利用目的に応じた最適な選択肢を提案しています。東京衛生検査所は日本国内の法的手続きに強く、SeeDNAは手軽でコストパフォーマンスに優れ、海外の検査所は国際的な法的証明に対応しています。利用者が自身のニーズに合った検査機関を選ぶための参考になります。

There are several companies offering DNA testing in Japan and abroad, and their services differ in reliability and features. Below is a comparison of Tokyo Hygienic Laboratory, SeeDNA, and overseas laboratories and an explanation of the key points of each.

Tokyo Sanitary Inspection Office

Tokyo Hygienic Laboratory is a highly reliable laboratory for DNA testing in Japan. We also work with medical and legal institutions in Japan and are highly regarded for the accuracy and reliability of our test results. This is especially advantageous for use in legal procedures in Japan. HIRO CLINIC provides testing in cooperation with the Tokyo Sanitary Inspection Laboratory

Reliability: We are a domestic organization and conduct testing in accordance with Japanese legal regulations, so we have high legal reliability.
Service Features: We offer a wide range of DNA testing services, including parent-child, sibling, and grandparent testing. We can also issue certificates for trials and legal proceedings in Japan.
Cost: The cost is about the same as a typical Japanese DNA test. Reliability: We are a domestic organization and conduct testing in accordance with Japanese legal regulations, so we have high legal reliability.

SeeDNA株式会社

SeeDNA is a private Japanese company specializing in paternity and genetic testing, offering highly reliable testing. The company is unique in that you can easily apply online and test kits are mailed to you, making it easy to use from the comfort of your own home. The company is run by a native of Korea.

Reliability: We are affiliated with an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, so our test results are highly reliable. We also focus on privacy protection.
Service Features: Online application is available and testing is conveniently done from the convenience of your home. In addition to paternity and genetic testing, the company also offers legal appraisals.
Cost: Relatively reasonable compared to other private companies.

Overseas laboratories

International DNA testing laboratories are also available, especially those in the United States and Europe. These laboratories are internationally recognized and provide legally valid DNA testing in several countries.

Reliability: Overseas laboratories are often CLIA-accredited or AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) accredited, and are highly reliable both legally and internationally. However, translation of results and additional procedures may be required for use in legal proceedings in Japan.
Features of our service: We support international users and can send the results overseas and report the results in multiple languages. It also issues internationally accepted certificates, which is useful when proof of parent-child relationship is needed overseas.
Cost: Often more expensive than companies in Japan, but the international attestation is more powerful for that reason.

Summary

Tokyo Hygienic Laboratory is the best choice when legal procedures and reliable certification are required in Japan. If your main purpose is to use this service in Japan, you can use it with confidence.
SeeDNA features easy-to-use online services with good cost performance. It is suitable for those seeking privacy protection and ease of use.
Overseas laboratories are useful when international proof of parent-child relationship is required or when legal proof is needed in multiple countries, but they tend to be more expensive.
The choice of which laboratory to use should be based on the purpose of use, legal requirements, and cost.

Supervisor of the article


Dr. Hiroshi Oka

Director of CAP Laboratory

Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Medical Doctor