DNA Forensics Laboratory

What DNA Forensics Laboratory does

DNA Forensics Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (DFL) is a private Indian DNA testing company founded in 2013 and headquartered in New Delhi. The company operates through its NABL-accredited laboratory, Chimera Transplant Research Foundation (CTRF), and offers DNA testing services across three main lines: Peace of Mind tests (paternity, maternity, paternity trio, non-invasive prenatal paternity, sibling, DNA profiling, cell line authentication), Legal tests (court-admissible paternity, maternity, trio, organ transplant, profiling, sibling, and immigration testing with chain of custody), and Forensic tests (handwriting examination, signature verification, fingerprint matching, document examination). It also offers Ancestry testing and newer clinical genetic tests including NIPT for Trisomy 21, 18 & 13, Hormone Predisposition, and BRCA 1&2 Genetic Analysis. DFL positions itself as the only private DNA testing company in India whose reports are legally admissible in courts of law.

The core technology centers on 22 genetic marker comparison in NABL-, ISO 15189:2012-, ILAC/MRA-, AABB-, and UK Ministry of Justice-accredited facilities. Proprietary features include non-invasive prenatal paternity testing via maternal blood from the 9th week of pregnancy, strict chain of custody for legal cases, same-day and next-day express results at the Delhi lab, and a parallel double-test process for accuracy. Reported technical performance is 99.9%+ for paternity inclusions and 100% for exclusions.

The business model is sales-led and transaction-based, with revenue generated per test. Standard paternity tests are priced at INR 14,160 and UK immigration tests at approximately INR 42,480, with express and premium pricing layered on top. Go-to-market relies on direct phone/WhatsApp engagement, website inquiry forms, online kit sales through dnaforensics.in, home sample collection, and a network of 400+ sample collection centers across India with international coordination in the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia. Customer segments span individual consumers, legal professionals and courts, immigration applicants, medical/healthcare institutions, research/biotech firms, and law enforcement.

Name

DNA Forensics Laboratory

Legal name

DNA Forensics Laboratory Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://dnaforensicslab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DNA Forensics Laboratory is a private Indian DNA testing company operating through a NABL-accredited lab, providing paternity, immigration, forensic, and genetic testing services to individual consumers, legal professionals, healthcare institutions, and law enforcement across 400+ collection centers in India and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

DNA Testing Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Genetic & Prenatal Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genetic & Genomic Testing (germline, somatic, carrier, pharmacogenomics) (HLAAALAD), Forensic Science & Crime Laboratories (Justice System Support) (BPAIAFAI), Fingerprinting & Biometric-Based Checks (BPACALAK)

Keywords

• DNA paternity testing
• Forensic DNA analysis
• Immigration DNA testing
• Cell line authentication
• Legal DNA testing

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. DNA Testing Services: One-time DNA testing services including paternity, maternity, sibling, grandparentage, ancestry, immigration, forensic, and cell line authentication tests. Revenue is generated per test with pricing varying by test type, number of participants, and turnaround time requirements.
2. Express/ Rush Testing: Premium same-day or next-day result delivery at additional charges over standard pricing
3. Home Sample Collection Kit: DNA test kits sold online for self-sample collection and courier to laboratory

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DNA Forensics Laboratory provides accredited DNA testing services including paternity, maternity, sibling, prenatal, ancestry, immigration, organ transplant, and cell line authentication tests through its NABL-accredited laboratory (Chimera Transplant Research Foundation - CTRF) and a network of 400+ sample collection centers across India and internationally. The company offers both peace-of-mind testing for personal use and legally admissible court-approved DNA testing with chain of custody procedures, plus forensic analysis (handwriting, signature, fingerprint verification).

Product overview

DNA Forensics Laboratory (DFL) is a comprehensive DNA testing service provider operating through Chimera Transplant Research Foundation (CTRF), a NABL-accredited laboratory with over 400 collection centers across India and international sample coordination capability. The company offers a unified portfolio of DNA testing services structured around three core offerings: Peace of Mind DNA Tests for personal relationship confirmation (including Paternity, Maternity, Sibling, Paternity Trio, Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity, DNA Profiling, and Cell Line Authentication tests), Legal DNA Tests with court-admissible documentation and chain of custody procedures (covering Court-Approved Paternity, Maternity, Trio, Organ Transplant, DNA Profiling, Sibling, and Immigration tests), and Forensic Tests for investigative purposes (Handwriting Examination, Signature Verification, Fingerprint Matching, and Document Examination). The portfolio extends to Ancestry DNA Testing and Genetic Tests including NIPT for Trisomy disorders, Hormone Predisposition testing, Ancestral Genetics, and BRCA genetic analysis. Additional services include Express Testing for same-day/next-day results and Home Sample Collection. DFL is the only private DNA testing company in India whose reports are legally admissible in courts, with special authorization for embassy-approved immigration testing including UK, USA, Canada, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paternity DNA Test DNA test to confirm or exclude biological father-child relationship using 22 genetic markers with 99.9% accuracy. Available as both peace-of-mind and court-admissible (legal) variants for individuals, families, and legal proceedings.
• Maternity DNA Test DNA test to establish the biological relationship between mother and child. Available in peace-of-mind and court-admissible variants for individuals and legal proceedings.
• Paternity Trio DNA Test DNA test involving the child, alleged mother, and alleged father for enhanced accuracy in paternity determination. Available as peace-of-mind and court-approved variants.
• Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity DNA Test (NIPP) Paternity test performed before birth using maternal blood sample and father's cheek swab, available as early as the 9th week of pregnancy without risk to the fetus.
• Sibling DNA Test DNA test to determine biological relationship between siblings, including full-siblingship and half-siblingship testing. Available as peace-of-mind and court-approved variants.
• DNA Profiling Test Comprehensive DNA profiling for identity verification and crime investigations. Available as peace-of-mind and court-approved variants.
• Ancestry DNA Test DNA testing service to trace ancestral history, ethnic origins, and migration patterns for individual consumers.
• Immigration DNA Test Embassy-approved DNA testing for visa and citizenship applications requiring proof of biological relationship between sponsor and applicant; supported by MOJ and AABB accreditations for UK, USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Organ Transplant DNA Test DNA testing for liver and kidney organ transplants to verify biological relationship between donor and recipient as per India's Transplantation of Human Organs Act guidelines.
• Cell Line Authentication Verification service for human cell line identity to detect misidentified, genetically drifted, or cross-contaminated cells used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research.
• Genetic Tests Advanced genetic testing including Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) for Trisomy 21, 18 & 13, Hormone Predisposition Test, Ancestral Genetics, and BRCA 1&2 Genetic Analysis.
• Handwriting Examination Professional forensic handwriting analysis service for document verification used by legal professionals and investigators.
• Signature Verification Forensic signature analysis service to detect forgeries and verify document authenticity for legal and investigative use.
• Fingerprint Matching and Verification Forensic fingerprint analysis service for identity verification and crime investigation used by law enforcement and legal professionals.
• DNA Test for Child Swap in Hospitals DNA test to confirm newborn identity when hospital child swap is suspected, for concerned parents and legal proceedings.
• Express DNA Testing Service Same-day and next-day DNA test result delivery option available at additional charges for urgent cases at the Delhi laboratory.
• Home Sample Collection Kit DNA test kit sold online through dnaforensics.in for self-sample collection at home with courier delivery to the laboratory, plus door-step sample collection by trained professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% accuracy for paternity inclusions, 100% for exclusions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• GeneDx: Clinical genetics company specializing in exome/genome sequencing and rare disease diagnostics. Comparable as a clinical genetic testing peer for DFL's emerging BRCA, NIPT, and hereditary disease panel offerings.
• 23andMe: Direct-to-consumer genetic testing leader offering ancestry, health-risk, and carrier-status reports. Comparable as a DTC genetic testing brand and competitor for DFL's ancestry and clinical genetic tests, though 23andMe does not currently focus on relationship/paternity testing.
• AncestryDNA: Consumer-focused DNA testing brand specializing in ancestry and genetic genealogy with a large proprietary DNA database. Comparable in the ancestry segment and as a potential disruptor to DFL's consumer genetic testing services if it enters India.

Direct peers

• DNA Diagnostics Center: US-based private DNA testing lab offering paternity, relationship, immigration, and forensic DNA tests with AABB accreditation. Direct comparable in product mix (peace-of-mind, legal, immigration) and target customer base (individuals, courts, immigration attorneys).
• MapmyGenome: India-based genetic testing company offering predictive health, ancestry, and personalized genomics tests. Direct Indian peer competing in the same geography and overlapping on clinical genetics (BRCA, NIPT, ancestry) and DTC channels.
• EasyDNA: International DNA testing provider offering paternity, relationship, ancestry, and immigration tests across multiple countries. Highly comparable in product scope, accreditation-driven marketing, and online/order-home-kit distribution model.

Regional players

• MyHeritage DNA: Global genealogy and DNA testing platform strong in Europe, Israel, and increasingly Asia, offering ancestry and family-matching services. Comparable as a DTC ancestry/relationship testing brand targeting diaspora populations relevant to DFL's immigration customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Quest Diagnostics: Major US clinical laboratory providing paternity and relationship DNA testing through its consumer ordering services. Comparable in lab capabilities and accreditation standards but competes across the full diagnostic spectrum rather than focusing on relationship testing.
• LabCorp: Large US clinical laboratory network offering paternity and relationship DNA testing alongside a vast diagnostic menu. Broad incumbent with overlapping paternity/relationship services but operating as part of a much wider diagnostics portfolio rather than specializing in forensic/relationship testing.
• Eurofins Genomics: Global genomics services division of Eurofins Scientific offering DNA sequencing, genotyping, paternity testing, and cell line authentication. Comparable in cell line authentication and high-throughput lab capabilities, with broader genomics footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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