Forensic DNA Testing Services

As the Canadian leader in private forensic testing services since 1998, Mérieux NutriSciences is trusted for handling time-sensitive cases and delivering reliable results under the strictest forensic standards. We offer comprehensive forensic biology and DNA testing services, including expert court testimony, to support both criminal and civil investigations.

The Importance of Accreditation

Accreditation is essential in forensic science, where precision, reliability, and legal defensibility are critical. Mérieux NutriSciences was the first private laboratory in Canada to be accredited in accordance with the forensic testing guidelines of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). This ensures that our testing methods and quality systems meet the highest national standards.

Our SCC-accredited services include the examination of evidentiary items for blood, semen, saliva, and hairs that may be suitable for STR and/or Y-STR DNA analysis—methods commonly used in criminal and civil investigations.

Trusted and Accredited Forensic Laboratory

With over two decades of experience, Mérieux NutriSciences is recognized across Canada for delivering forensic biology and DNA testing services that meet the highest standards of scientific and legal rigour. Our SCC-accredited laboratory examines evidentiary items for blood, semen, saliva, and hairs that may be suitable for STR and/or Y-STR DNA analysis.

Our work is trusted in criminal and civil investigations, and our scientists are frequently called upon to provide expert testimony in court. By following strict accreditation protocols, we ensure that every result is legally defensible, scientifically validated, and consistently reliable—making us a dependable partner in high-stakes forensic cases.

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Serving Law Enforcement Across Canada

Since 2001, our SCC-accredited laboratory has been the sole external provider of forensic DNA services to the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory Service. We’ve supported over 350 police agencies and worked on cases including homicides, assaults, arson, break and enters, and motor vehicle accidents. Our lab has submitted more than 9,700 DNA profiles to the National DNA Databank, helping law enforcement agencies solve crimes across the country.

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Decades of Expertise

Since becoming accredited in 2000, the DNA Lab has been the sole provider of forensic DNA testing services to the RCMP under a Standing Offer. The lab has also worked with over 350 law enforcement agencies across Canada.

State-of-the-Art PCR-Based Technology
The DNA Lab uses state-of-the-art PCR-based technology and facilities to conduct DNA testing that meets the international standards required of forensic laboratories for criminal casework analysis. In addition, each member of The DNA Lab team of forensic scientists has years of valuable experience and significant expertise in their field. Our scientists are often called as expert witnesses in court cases.

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To ensure that our testing and documentation procedures and policies continue to meet international and national standards, our laboratory undergoes on-site reassessment every two years.

Supporting Criminal, Civil, and Private Cases

Our services also support missing person investigations, cold cases with mass DNA profiling, and coroner/medical examiner inquiries. Beyond law enforcement, we assist private investigators, legal professionals, and citizens with cases involving:

  • Spousal infidelity
  • Familial relationships
  • Product contamination
  • Medical specimen continuity
  • Estate disputes
  • Threatening mail and workplace misconduct

Our scientists also testify as expert witnesses and are frequently retained to review DNA lab reports from other laboratories.

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