Michigan’s trusted partner for chain-of-custody DNA collection.
From our Saginaw headquarters, NorthStar Lab Services provides mobile, in-person DNA specimen collection and case coordination for legal, immigration, informational, and forensic testing performed by AABB-accredited partner laboratories. Service throughout Michigan is subject to scheduling, appointment type, participant availability, travel charges where applicable, and logistical considerations.
Built for legal defensibility, delivered with care.
NorthStar Lab Services was founded by Tadhg Shannon and Tanner Jackson with a clear mission: to provide Michigan with professional, accessible, and legally defensible DNA collection services backed by the highest standards of accuracy and chain of custody.
After seeing firsthand the challenges many families, attorneys, healthcare providers, and government agencies faced when trying to obtain reliable DNA testing, they built a company focused on professionalism, convenience, and personal service. Rather than requiring clients to travel long distances or navigate impersonal collection centers, NorthStar brings experienced collectors directly to homes, law offices, healthcare facilities, correctional institutions, and other approved locations throughout Michigan.
Every legal DNA collection is performed under strict chain-of-custody procedures, and laboratory analysis is performed by an AABB-accredited partner laboratory. Whether supporting an immigration petition, probate matter, family law case, or another legal proceeding, every client receives the same meticulous documentation, confidentiality, and professional care.
From the Tri-Cities and Metro Detroit to Traverse City, the Upper Peninsula, and Michigan’s island communities, NorthStar Lab Services is committed to making accredited DNA collection accessible wherever it is needed.
Why Michigan chooses NorthStar
Legally defensible
Every legal DNA collection follows chain-of-custody protocols, with analysis by an AABB-accredited partner laboratory.
Compassionate & confidential
Sensitive cases handled with discretion by a small team you can actually reach.
Same partner lab, two options
Legal and informational tests use the same partner-laboratory analysis — you choose the process that fits.
Mobile across Michigan
Trained NorthStar collectors travel to approved locations throughout Michigan, subject to scheduling and logistics.
Accredited partners
We work exclusively with AABB-accredited relationship testing laboratories.
Attorney-ready
Dedicated case coordination for family law, immigration, and criminal defense practices. We do not provide legal advice.
Credentialed collectors, real people on the phone.
Our team includes DNA collectors trained in AABB chain-of-custody protocols, mobile field collectors, and a dedicated case coordinator who works directly with attorneys, immigration petitioners, and families across Michigan.
Oversees chain-of-custody quality assurance and coordination with accredited partner laboratories.
Single point of contact for scheduling, documentation, and result delivery.
Manages the mobile collection team and chain-of-custody logistics across Michigan.
Detailed team bios, credentials, and headshots available on request.