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205
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 147 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally fast delivery of home test kits across the country and the remarkably quick turnaround time for receiving laboratory results within days. People genuinely appreciate the helpful customer support team and the clear, professional communication maintained smoothly throughout the entire testing process. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional communication hiccups, such as delayed updates over weekends or missing notification emails regarding sample receipts. Despite these minor administrative issues, everyday consumers remain extremely satisfied with the overall operational efficiency, accuracy, and absolute reliability of the provided service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service from Northgene is usually very fast. I've had many occasions when the home test kit has arrived in the mail the day after ordering and then the results received just one day after mailing... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Northgene to conduct a paternity and avuncular DNA test. Everything was conducted with the upmost professionalism and integrity. Any questions I had whether in respect of the tests or the re... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I already had a good idea of what my results would be, but NorthGene still impressed me. Everything was handled with care, super efficiently, and their communication was great throughout. Prices are r... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On receipt of an order the home test kit appears very quickly in the post and once received into the lab the results are usually available within 24 hours and quite ofen on the same day that the sam... See more

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Company details

  1. Paternity Testing Service
  2. STD Testing Service

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NorthGene™ provides fast, accurate, and confidential DNA and Sexual Health testing. With 30 years of expertise, Ministry of Justice approval and ISO 17025 accreditation, we deliver reliable results for personal peace of mind and legal requirements. Whether you need a discreet at-home kit or a Ministry of Justice-approved report, our experts provide clarity when it matters most.

DNA Testing You Can Be Sure Of

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Next-Day Results Available

We provide DNA results within just 1 working day of sample receipt.

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Northgene is best

The do the test very quickly in gud time

April 9, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Edouard,
Thanks so much for your review! We’re pleased to deliver fast and reliable testing.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good overall service

Good overall service....Only issue I have is that they claim to get your package a few days after it actually arrives, so not really a 24 hour turnaround.

March 26, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hey Gary,

Thank you for your feedback. For context, all samples are booked into the laboratory upon receipt and sent for processing immediately. The dates of sample receipt, testing and reporting are also included on our reports. Please can you email northgene@biofortuna.com to discuss further, as what you have stated does not align with our procedures.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We test monthly and have found…

We test monthly and have found Northgene are always accommodating and very efficient.
If only Royal Mail could be counted on for the same quality the whole experience would be flawless.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Jeremy,
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback and for testing with us regularly - it really means a lot! We’re glad to hear our team has been helpful and efficient and will pass this on to them.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient and easy steps to…

Very efficient and easy steps to collect samples.

April 2, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hello,
Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re really glad you found the process efficient and easy.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service quick turn around

Brilliant service quick turn around

April 1, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Paula,
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We’re glad you were happy with the service and turnaround time.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient

Great customer service over the phone. Efficient service.

March 30, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really glad to hear you had a great experience with our team and will pass this feedback onto them.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall great experience using this…

Overall great experience using this company easy to do quick results

March 9, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Paris,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really glad you found the process easy.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic kept me informed all way…

Fantastic kept me informed all way through the process and fast rests thankyou so much

March 16, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Angela,
Thank you for the kind review - we're so pleased that we were able to help. We will pass your feedback on to our team.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Very good service

March 13, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Ian,
Thank you for the 5-star review! We will pass your feedback on to our team.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy service

Quick and easy service, I highly recommend

March 10, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Roxy,
Thank you for your kind review! We're really pleased to hear that you recommend our services, and will pass on your feedback to our team.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had to ask for my results 4 times and…

Had to ask for my results 4 times and still only got half the results back. Have emailed again but the email bounced back. Don’t bother

March 11, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Murray,

Thank you for your feedback. All results were issued to you via email within the specified time frames. If you'd like to give us a call on 0191 233 1414, and we can talk through how to open these results on the device you are using.

Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast service

Very fast service

March 3, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hello,
Thank you for the 5-star review and your feedback - we will pass this on to our team.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good

Really good, would definitely recommend, the communication and timescales were amazing!

March 9, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Becci,
Thanks so much for your recommendation! We're so pleased you had such a positive experience with us.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast response

Fast response

March 17, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Angie,
Thank you for the 5-star review! We will pass your kind feedback onto our team.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with…

I had a great experience with NorthGene, super friendly and helpful throughout the process, 100% recommend for any DNA testing requirements.

March 17, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Rob,
Thank you for your kind feedback - we're pleased to hear you found our team friendly and helpful throughout and will pass this on to them.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I already had a good idea of what my…

I already had a good idea of what my results would be, but NorthGene still impressed me. Everything was handled with care, super efficiently, and their communication was great throughout. Prices are reasonable and you can tell they really pay attention to detail. I’d definitely recommend them and would happily use them again!

March 10, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hi Char,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad you had a great experience with us and really appreciate your recommendation. We will pass on your feedback to our team.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and effiecient service

Received test kit through mail after ordering online, and recieved results within a week. Very good service

March 2, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hello,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so pleased you found the service efficient - we will pass this on to our hardworking team.
Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Expensive but necessary

Expensive but necessary

March 6, 2026
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Reply from NorthGene™

Hey David,

Thank you for your feedback. We currently offer the cheapest and fastest testing service in the UK as we appreciate the importance of affordable and accessible health testing.

We also offer a discount on the purchase of multiple tests. You can reach out to us at northgene@biofortuna.com to learn more.

Kind regards,
Business Manager - NorthGene™

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