Michigan's Trusted Partner for Court-Admissible Testing.
From our Saginaw headquarters, NorthStar Lab Services provides legal, immigration, informational, and forensic DNA testing through AABB-accredited partner laboratories to families, attorneys, and courts across every county in Michigan.
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 every case is processed by our AABB-accredited laboratory partner. 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 test follows AABB protocols through our accredited partner laboratory with documented chain of custody.
Compassionate & Confidential
Sensitive cases handled with discretion by a small team you can actually reach.
Same Lab, Two Options
Legal and informational tests use the same advanced analysis — you choose the process that fits.
Truly Statewide
Mobile collectors travel from the Tri-Cities to the U.P. — no third-party handoffs.
Accredited Partners
We work exclusively with AABB-accredited relationship testing laboratories.
Attorney-Ready
Dedicated case coordination for family law, immigration, and criminal defense practices.
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 accreditation compliance, quality assurance, and reference-lab coordination.
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.