Testing
Testing Disclosures
Important plain-language information to review before requesting a service.
Effective date: September 22, 2026Last updated: September 22, 2026
- Informational results are for personal knowledge; legal results require documented chain of custody.
- Legal DNA testing is performed through an AABB-accredited laboratory.
- Genetic data is sensitive and never sold. Minors require appropriate guardian consent.
- Louisiana relationship-testing matters may be governed by La. R.S. 9:396 et seq.
- Post-mortem work requires next-of-kin authorization, a court order, or attorney involvement as applicable.
- Immigration testing follows instructions from the requesting U.S. agency.
- Prenatal and gender screening have stated accuracy and timing limits and may not be reportable when fetal DNA is insufficient.
- DNA services do not provide medical diagnoses.
- Chain-of-custody documentation is used where required.
- DOT testing follows 49 CFR Part 40 and includes MRO review when required.
- Non-DOT testing follows applicable employer policy and La. R.S. 49:1001 et seq.
- Louisiana donors with positive results may request records as provided by La. R.S. 49:1011.
- Refusal or tampering may be reported as a refusal under the applicable program.
- DOT and confirmation testing requirements apply where required; results go only to authorized parties.
- Testing is performed by the selected laboratory, and some tests require a provider order.
- Screening results are not a diagnosis; discuss them with a healthcare provider.
- Follow fasting and preparation instructions.
- Tell the collector about bleeding disorders, fainting, or blood thinners.
- Consumer reports are subject to the FCRA and Louisiana law, including stand-alone disclosure, written authorization, pre-adverse and adverse-action notices, and copy and dispute rights.
- Learn more at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/learnmore/.
- Employers remain responsible for Form I-9 compliance.
- Louisiana employers generally may not require applicants or employees to pay for employer-required drug tests under La. R.S. 23:897.
- The employer is responsible for its written policy, lawful authorization, and employment decisions.
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