Top five Hospitals That Provide Affordable DNA Services in Ghana
“70 percent of DNA tests on a first child with at least one party in Ghana came out with negative results”(Blueprint DNA, 2022) and that’s according to the 2022 Data Analysis conducted by Blueprint DNA in Ghana. On the back of this story, Ghanaians are demanding that the Ghanaian government conduct DNA tests of newborn babies as soon as they are born to help curb paternity fraud which has been on the rise. We have since not heard the government’s plan on implementing this and in this article I have put together hospitals in Ghana that offer DNA services for individuals who cannot wait for the government to pass a law on compulsory DNA tests for newborns in Ghana. DNA paternity average costs between 2500-4000 cedis in Ghana, and the price is dependent on the hospital you choose to get DNA services at.
BLUEPRINT DNA
Overview: Blueprint DNA can be located on the 7th floor, GNAT Height, 30 Independence Ave, Accra. They operate from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm. In Accra, they have main offices in Dansoman , East Legon, and Kumasi. Customers have the option to book appointments directly on their website or you can get their home DNA self-collection kits. They offer mainly DNA services with prices starting from as low as 2000 cedis. Reach them on 0302932267 or visit their website for more information.
DNA DIAGNOSTIC CENTER (DDC)
Overview: DNA Diagnostic Center has been in existence since 2016 and boasts many accreditations. The facility renders both legal and non-legal situations. You can request a quotation on their website or Visit them at the 7th floor GNAT Height, 30 Independence Avenue, Accra. They have branches in Kumasi, Takoradi, Cape Coast, Tamale, London, and New York. Working hours are on Monday through Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm. You can also call them at +233-302932267 or visit their website to learn more.
MEDILAB DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES LTD
Overview: Medilab Diagnostic Services Ltd provides legal and non-legal DNA testing and other specialized services. Locate them at H/N 184 Medilab Building opposite KATH Kumasi Ghana. Walk into the facility from Monday to Saturday, between 7 am to 5 pm. They have not provided pricing information on their website but I believe you can call them at +233542587300 or chat IT support assistant on their website.
SYNLAB GHANA HEAD OFFICE
Overview: Synlab Ghana’s Head Office boasts cutting-edge technology and accommodating staff. Offer other diagnostic services as well as DNA services, and specialized services, This facility has payment flexibilities on selected services. Locate the head office at Indian Ocean Street, Achimota, Accra. Working hours are from Monday to Saturday and the hours of 7 am to 7 pm. Call them on 0302763580 or log onto their website for more information.
LISTER HOSPITAL
Lister Hospital is one of the prestigious hospitals in Ghana that offers general health services, with DNA testing included. The facility with state-of-the-art technology has been functioning for seventeen years but you can’t just walk into Lister Hospital without an appointment, although they have made provisions for emergencies, an ambulance service you can register with. They have experienced specialists. Lister operates 24/7 but you will need to enquire with them if you require a specialized service or visit their website to learn more about their services.
IN CONCLUSION
Victim of paternity fraud? or having doubts bout the paternity of your child? Finding a hospital in Ghana that provides DNA services should not be a difficult task for you now, thanks to this compiled list of hospitals. Reach out to them and they are ever ready to serve you. From legal to non-legal DNA’ .
