When you want to have a DNA Test in Tanzania, the only option you have is to visit a clinic or hospital which offer this services, unfortunately few hospitals offer DNA testing. We list the best hospitals and organizations to do DNA testing in Tanzania, which are mostly located in Dar es Salaam.
If you have a court case or you wish to migrate to another country, you may be forced to do a DNA test.The following are places to do the test
DNA WORLDWIDE
DNA Worldwide has a big centre in Dar es Salaam where DNA testing is conducted. If you are planning to have a test, this is the place to visit.
US EMBASSY IN TANZANIA
You can also have DNA testing at the US Embassy in Tanzania. This institution mostly screen individuals who are immigrating to America and also people who want to adopt children and those who are dealing with custody issues.
The contacts to the institituon are as follows:
US Embassy and Consular Services of Tanzania website:tanzania.usembassy.gov
Address:
Consular Services – Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Embassy of the United States of America
686 Old Bagamoyo Road,
Msasani, P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Business Hours for the U.S. Embassy are as follows:
No Hours Posted
The Embassy is closed on American and Tanzanian Holidays.
General Contact Details:
Telephone: 255-22-266-8001
Fax: 255-22-266-8238 or 8373
DNA LABS IGURUSI, TANZANIA
DNA labs Igurusi, Tanzania is another place where you can go for DNA testing.This lab provides accurate results which are also released within few weeks after undergoing the tests.
Most people who don’t manage to visit US Embassy in Tanzania end up visiting DNA Labs Igurus for testing.
TANZANIA GOVERNMENT LABORATORY
Tanzania Government Laboratory Conducts DNA testing for individuals who are mostly referred by the Tanzanian government. The tests are normally performed on bodies, accident victims and individuals who are having civil and criminal cases.