AlphaBiolabs provides court-approved drug, alcohol and DNA testing for family law professionals, social workers, and local authorities across the UK.

We're proud to sponsor the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) Support Conference 2026, 'Securing Futures. Changing Lives'. 🗓️ Thursday 22 October 📍 Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Drug and alcohol testing plays a central role in FDAC cases, from establishing a baseline at the start of proceedings to evidencing sustained abstinence over time. Our team will be on hand throughout the event to talk through testing options, interpretation of results, and the requirements of individual cases. If you're attending, do come and say hello and look out for our complimentary drug & alcohol testing guides in your delegate pack. #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting #Safeguarding #FDAC #FamilyJustice

Thank you to everyone who came over to say hello to the AlphaBiolabs team at The East London Local Family Justice Board Conference last Thursday. It was a privilege to sponsor such an important and well-attended event, and to meet so many delegates from all walks of the family law sector. Congratulations to Adrianne Read of London Borough of Newham Council @NewhamLondon, winner of our luxury Cheshire cheese hamper. We hope you enjoy it! #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting #Safeguarding #FamilyJustice #SocialWork

AlphaBiolabs is proud to sponsor today's St Ives Chambers Annual West Midlands Child Care Conference at The Grand Hotel, Birmingham. Check your delegate bags for a special offer from AlphaBiolabs, our toxicology testing reference guides, and a few extra goodies: a small 'thank you' from us for being part of the conversation. #StIvesCCC2026 #FamilyLaw #CareProceedings

Today we're sponsoring and attending The East London Local Family Justice Board Conference – Fairness and Protection: Individualising Vulnerability and Risk. A valuable day of continuing professional development ahead for social work practitioners, children's guardians, family lawyers (public and private law) and judges. If you're there, come and say hello to the team, pick up one of our goody bags and enter our prize draw to win a luxury cheese hamper. #FamilyLaw #Safeguarding

Testing arrangements don't stay static forever. Providers change, priorities shift, and sometimes it's simply the right time to review your options. For family law professionals, social workers and local authorities, uncertainty about your testing provider is the last thing you need when cases and deadlines don't stop moving. Read our latest blog to learn more about how AlphaBiolabs has built a reputation for reliability, continuity and expertise across the sector. alphabiolabs.co.uk/blog/cont… #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting

Some parents or caregivers involved in family proceedings may be doing Sober October. That's definitely a positive. But simply saying you've cut down on alcohol isn't enough for family law proceedings. In the UK: 🔹There were 9,809 UK alcohol-specific deaths in 2024, well above pre-pandemic levels 🔹 More than 1 million alcohol-related hospital admissions were recorded in England in 2023/24 - the highest on record 🔹 Admission rates were up to twice as high in the most deprived areas We test the widest variety of sample types for alcohol including hair, nails, and blood, at our UKAS-accredited UK lab, with SCRAM CAM®, breath testing, and repeat PEth testing available for ongoing monitoring. Contact our expert team on 0333 600 1300 / testing@alphabiolabs.com for a quote within the hour. You can also learn more about Sober October in our latest blog or explain our alcohol testing options on our website. #FamilyLaw #AlcoholTesting

Giving back is part of how we work. 💙 Each month, one colleague is drawn at random to nominate a charity that means something to them, and we donate £100 to support its work. This month, Rachel Wilde has chosen You Matter. You Matter provides housing, support and specialist services covering homelessness, mental health, addiction and domestic abuse across the Liverpool City Region. Find out more about their work: you-matter.org.uk/ #GivingBack #Charity #Community

We’re pleased to share that AlphaBiolabs is sponsoring The Family Law Bar Association National Conference on 17 October. Held in Brighton this year, the conference brings together specialist family law barristers and judges from across the country for professional development, knowledge sharing, and discussion around the latest developments in family law. Every delegate will receive a tote bag with all their materials for the day, which includes our two free drug & alcohol testing reference guides, plus some goodies. Our reference guides simplify the science behind drug & alcohol testing, helping family law barristers understand the different types of tests available, as well as the main drug groups, their legal classifications, legitimate medical applications, and symptoms of misuse. Look out for them in your delegate tote bag at the conference! #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #Safeguarding #FLBA

We're pleased to be sponsoring the St Ives Chambers Annual West Midlands Child Care Conference on Friday 16 October 2026 at The Grand Hotel, Birmingham. A practice-focused day for family law professionals exploring the key issues shaping care proceedings. Check your delegate bags for a special offer from AlphaBiolabs, our toxicology testing reference guides, and a few extra goodies from us. #StIvesCCC2026 #FamilyLaw #CareProceedings

Immigration DNA testing: what solicitors and advisers need to know 🧬 New research from @KingsCollegeLon explores how DNA evidence is produced and interpreted in UK immigration cases. AlphaBiolabs was among the expert providers that contributed. The key message is that the right test matters. When instructing a laboratory for immigration DNA testing, check: •ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by UKAS, with a scope covering the relationship being tested •Where the samples will be analysed •Experience with complex relationships beyond parent and child •Collection in line with Home Office standards •Reports that meet Home Office and HMPO requirements AlphaBiolabs offers in-house analysis at our DNA laboratory in Warrington, Cheshire, and is one of the few UK labs accredited for third-degree relatives, providing next-day results as standard. We're also Ministry of Justice approved, a member of ILPA, and work with embassies, immigration centres, and consulates in more than 90 countries. Visit the blog area of our website to learn more. To discuss your client’s case or request a quote, contact our New Enquiry team on 0333 600 1300 / testing@alphabiolabs.com. #ImmigrationLaw #DNAtesting #FamilyReunion

When there are safeguarding concerns about an unborn baby, paternity questions shouldn't wait until after the birth. Our non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) test is 100% safe for mother and baby and can be used to establish paternity from as early as 7 weeks into pregnancy. This provides social workers, local authorities, and family law professionals with the answers they need as soon as possible, meaning: • Safeguarding plans can be developed before the baby is born • The father, and potential carers from his family, can be assessed early in the process • The baby can go straight into the care of a suitable guardian after birth, reducing time in hospital or foster care • Fewer moves between carers, which is far better for the baby • Decisions about parental responsibility can be made without undue delay All we need for a NIPP test is a blood sample from the mother, and cheek swabs from the mother and potential father. Up to 153 DNA markers are analysed for the most conclusive outcome, and results are available in 3 to 5 days, with an Expert Report included at no extra cost. AlphaBiolabs was also the first UK laboratory to achieve UKAS 17025 accreditation for NIPP testing. To request a quote for legal NIPP testing, call our New Enquiry team on 0333 600 1300, email testing@alphabiolabs.com, or use our online quote form alphabiolabs.co.uk/legal-tes…. #FamilyLaw #DNATesting #Safeguarding #PrenatalTesting #ChildProtection

Top 10 Drug & Alcohol Testing Myths – Busted! Myth #2: It's difficult to conduct drug or alcohol testing on someone with little or no head hair. Not true. Shaved head, short crop, or no hair at all – it doesn’t matter. With numerous other validated testing methods available, you can still get the evidence you need to support your case. Learn more in our latest blog… alphabiolabs.co.uk/blog/top-… #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting