Our services
Expert Laboratory Services
Certis BioLabs provides fast, accurate and court-compliant drug, alcohol and DNA testing for legal professionals, local authorities, employers and members of the public.
All testing is carried out in a UKAS-accredited laboratory and interpreted by experienced scientists to ensure every result meets the highest standards of quality, reliability and evidential integrity.
Whether you require testing for a family law case, workplace matter or personal reassurance, we offer clear reporting, expert support and a choice of service options to meet your needs.
Our Sample Types
We provide comprehensive testing across a range of sample types, giving flexibility based on detection windows, availability and case requirements.
Hair Strand Testing
Offers a long-term view of substance use, typically reflecting use over a 1–12 month period depending on hair length.
Nail Testing
An alternative when hair samples are not available, showing an approximate six-month detection window.
Blood Testing (PEth)
Ideal for identifying recent alcohol consumption within the past few weeks.
Urine Testing
Provides a short-term indication of substance use over the past few days.
Our team will help you choose the most appropriate testing method based on the information you need and the context of your case.
Drug Testing
Our drug testing services provide reliable evidence of substance use across a wide range of drug types.
Testing is available for hair, nail, blood and urine with rapid turnaround times and full chain-of-custody procedures to ensure accuracy and legal defensibility.
We can offer a range of reporting choices to suit your requirements:
Standard Report
Compound Screening
In addition to your specified drugs, we provide a free indication of how many other compounds are present in the sample.
Compound Confirmation
A detailed report showing the exact substances identified in the sample. This is available at an additional cost.
Our customer service team will guide you through each option to ensure the level of analysis best suits your needs and budget.
All drug testing reports include expert interpretation to help you understand the findings within the context of the case.
Alcohol Testing
Our alcohol testing services provide clear, court-compliant evidence of alcohol use over both short and extended time periods.
We offer:
Hair Strand Testing for Alcohol
To indicate patterns of excessive or chronic consumption.
Blood (PEth) testing
To measure recent alcohol intake with high specificity.
Nail alcohol testing
Where hair or blood samples are unavailable.
Results are interpreted by experienced toxicologists who consider lifestyle and medical factors to ensure every report is scientifically accurate and legally defensible.
Our alcohol testing is widely used in family law, safeguarding and employment cases where reliable evidence is required to support fair decision-making.
DNA Testing
Certis BioLabs provides DNA relationship testing for both legal and private purposes.
Our testing is Ministry of Justice approved for court-directed parentage cases and is performed to UKAS-accredited standards for accuracy and evidential security.
We offer testing for:
Paternity and maternity
Sibling and grandparent relationships
Immigration and other family verification cases
Results are presented in a clear, easy-to-understand report and can be supported by expert witness statements if required.
What Type of Test Do I Need?
Not sure which test is right for your situation?
Contact our team to discuss your circumstances and we will recommend the most appropriate testing method.
What Our Customers Say
“Certis BioLabs delivered fast, clear results and excellent communication throughout our case.”
“We would recommend Certis BioLabs. The customer support team went above and beyond to guide us through each stage of the testing process.”
FAQs: All You Need to Know
How fast will I receive results?
Results are typically delivered within three working days of the sample arriving at our laboratory.
Are your tests legally admissible?
Yes. All testing is UKAS accredited and court-compliant, designed to meet Ministry of Justice requirements.
Who can use your service?
Our services are available to solicitors, local authorities, employers, healthcare providers and private clients across England and Wales.