Private testing, to the same professional standard
Drug, alcohol and DNA tests arranged in a personal capacity — collected at an appointment, verified and handled under chain of custody, exactly like every test we carry out. No home kits, no shortcuts.
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Two ways to start, depending on why you need the test
Private DNA testing? Start with a DNA quote or fee note, or read about DNA testing first.
What we can help with
Testing arranged by you, for you
Most of our work is instructed by solicitors, social workers and employers — but you can arrange a test yourself, for your own reasons. The process is identical: a collection appointment in Belfast or Dublin city centre, identity verification, and collection by a trained professional under chain of custody.
Drug and alcohol testing
Hair, nail, blood and urine testing arranged privately. Different samples answer different questions — hair and nail can look back over months, while blood and urine reflect recent use. We will help you choose the right sample and panel for what you need to know.
Private pre-employment tests
Starting a new job and been asked to provide a drug or alcohol test first? We arrange individual pre-employment testing with clear reporting for your new employer.
Private DNA testing
Paternity and relationship testing can also be arranged privately, without a solicitor or Trust involved. The process is exactly the same as our court-instructed testing — an appointment at our Belfast collection centre, identity verification and chain-of-custody collection. We do not offer home kits. More about DNA testing.
Could your result end up in court?
If there is any chance your result may be used in family proceedings or another legal matter, we recommend instructing the test through a solicitor from the outset. It costs nothing extra to get this right first time — contact us and we will guide you.
Talk to us firstHow it works
- Get in touch. Tell us what you need to know and we will recommend the right test — in confidence, without obligation.
- Book an appointment. At our Belfast collection centre or in Dublin city centre, at a time that suits you.
- Verified collection. A trained collector verifies your identity and collects the sample under chain of custody.
- Accredited analysis and digital reporting. Your sample is analysed by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and your report is delivered to you securely and digitally.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer home testing kits?
No. Every NIVHA test — private or otherwise — is collected at a collection centre appointment or an arranged visit, with identity verification and full chain of custody. It is one professional standard, whatever the reason for testing.
What can a private test be used for?
A private test answers your question to the same professional standard as every NIVHA test. If you think the result may be needed in family proceedings or another legal matter, we recommend arranging the test through a solicitor from the outset — we can guide you on this.
What samples can be tested?
Hair, nail, blood and urine for drug and alcohol testing, and a simple cheek swab for DNA testing. Different samples cover different time periods — hair and nail look back months, while blood and urine reflect more recent use.
Can I arrange a test for a new job?
Yes. We provide private pre-employment tests for individuals who have been asked by a new employer to provide a drug or alcohol test before starting.
How do I get my results?
For a test you arrange in a personal capacity, the report is delivered to you securely and digitally. Results are handled confidentially and shared only with you unless you instruct otherwise.
Ready to arrange a test?
Contact us in confidence and we will guide you to the right test for your situation.
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