Our Services

Paternity

Paternity DNA testing proves the relationship between a potential or alleged father and a child. We offer prenatal paternity testing; this allows you to Know the father of a child during pregnancy before delivery.

Maternity

Maternity DNA testing proves the relationship between a potential mother and a child.

Siblingship Testing

Sibling DNA testing will analyse the relationship between potential brothers and/or sisters.

Grandparent / Grandchild

This test proves the relationship between a potential grandmother or grandfather and a child.

Cousin Testing

Cousin DNA testing will analyse the relationship between potential cousins.

Immigration DNA Testing

All the above DNA testing can be used for immigration purposes. With our network of sample collection points, it is very easy to have a confidential immigration test done with us.

Peace of Mind DNA testing

This test even though confidential, it is not suitable for use in the court of law. It could be paternity, maternity, sibling, or any other relationship test, that is required to provide an individual with that peace of mind.

Ancestry testing:

With the use of our contemporary molecular anthropology markers, we can trace your ancestral lineages.

Disaster Victim Identification (DVI):

With our modern cocktail of genetic markers, we can carry out disaster or missing person identifications in any part of the world.

Geographical ancestry

We can help trace biological samples to a specific geographical region, with our modern DNA testing panels. This can provide leads for investigators to understand the pattern of certain crimes.

National DNA databases

In consultation with governments, we advise on the appropriate structures needed to set up DNA databases for both criminal and missing person Identification as well as build the database. We provide scientific advice and mentorship programmes for the maintenance of all DNA databases.

Body Fluid Identification

It is a fact that biological specimens are among the most if not commonly gathered from bits and pieces of items related to crime and from the scenes of crime. Our expertise transcends the use of traditional presumptive methods for body fluid identification. We employ modern techniques such as mRNA for the identification of body fluids and tissues.

Blood Pattern Analysis (BPA or blood spatter)

This is related to the surfacing of a blood stain on any plane at a crime scene. The distribution of blood stains on surfaces can help in the reconstruction of the original events which occurred prior to the incident as well as how it occurred. It is our duty to help you with BPA analysis so you can understand the events at a crime scene through reconstruction to appreciate whether individuals present where spectators or took part in the happenings.

Forensic ecology

Forensic ecology hinges around the recovery and examination of human remains, plants, pollen, insects, and soils from crime scenes. This crucial evidence can be very useful in establishing whether there has been contact between a suspect and a crime scene. We can offer good scientific counsel in varied aspects of ecology as well as disaster victim identification (DVI) in both accidents and natural disasters.

Nutrigenomics

The lifestyle genomic testing is available for weight and diet, skin and healthy ageing, digestive health, food supplements, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals and genetic clinical testing for precision medical care. Genetics, diet, metabolism, and general lifestyle has a toll on our wellbeing. Knowing what, when and how to eat can help an individual to maintain an ideal body mass index. Understanding our nutritional genomics is a key factor in gaining control of our general health.

Expert Witness Services and Case Reviews

The Involvement of professional witnesses should be routine in all areas of legal action

We consult and offer expert counsel in the various areas we believe are very paramount and should be considered in most cases. We offer independent counsel and support as the science speaks. Our Expert for no reason is an activist for the side by which they are contracted and so be ready for sincere and transparent opinion from Africa Centre for Human ID and Genomic Medicine Ltd, GH. We can help in the following areas,

• Intricate case management as well as case evaluation and counsel, reassessment of all concerns. Including the gathering of scientific samples and analysis of results, examples include cold cases, fresh Court cases.
• Independent review of scientific reports for all courts and lawyers
• Visit by the order of the court to laboratories, to peer review methods used for assays for clients
• Present at Court to give evidence, and/or offer professional counsel on cross examination
• Examine case records and bring to light spots of concern regarded crucial and thus merit extra enquiry, and present written or oral remarks appropriately.

Sexual offences

Forensic analysis can exonerate suspects in sexual offence as well as help identify perpetrators in these serious acts. Victims are encouraged to report such acts knowing very well that science can help them substantiate their cases. ACHIDGM consultants are on hand to provide proficient counsel and support to police around the clock when the needed arrangements are put in place. We can specifically offer the following services to the police Violence support units and health institutions.

• Train personnel on early commitment relative to forensic sampling, including the use of early evidence kits
• Telephone and face-to-face forensic scene counselling
• Guidance and consultation concerning the putting up and design of police sexual assault forensic centres for proper management of sexual assault cases.

Disaster management

Crisis and disaster management with our international partners, we provide support in disaster preparedness and management of disasters to the national disaster management organisation, aviation industry, oil and gas, mining, and all other industries with some form of crisis associated with their line of work.

Scientific research

We carry out contract scientific research for organisations, Governments, security agencies, small business and even individuals. Our style is to always discuss the specific needs and expectations of the client or collaborator through realistic, cost-effectively workable, and triumphant solutions. Get in touch to discuss your contract research requirements with some of the principally zealous and well-informed forensic scientists of Africa Centre for Human ID and Genomic Medicine, GH

Training

It is primarily through continuous training and learning that the significance of methodically tested forensic and genomic medicine in the court room will be appropriately understood. This will bring a lot of confidence to the judicial process and enable justice to be delivered without prejudice. We present custom made workshops, seminars and talks to a broad range of listeners, both professional and lay, amongst these groups are:

• Health Professionals
• Lawyers, legal firms, legal conferences and legal training programmes, judges, magistrates, and all in the judicial process
• Security training schools and academic institutions
• Security services

Supply of forensic science consumables

We supply all kinds of forensic consumables, from the crime scene to the forensic laboratory needs, as well as forensic science books for students and practitioners.

Media appearances and dialogue; we will be able to speak to a case with the media and give our scientific unbiased view or opinion. Nevertheless, our overriding tasks in this area would be to the court, any court orders in place and to client confidentiality. We do not talk about our cases in development with the media without our patron’s consent.