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maternity test is a DNA test that determines whether
a woman could be the biological mother of a child.
Like a paternity test, it compares a child’s DNA pattern
with that of the alleged mother to determine how likely
it is that the child has inherited the DNA from the
alleged mother.
Maternity test results may be used in the following
circumstances:
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To confirm that an adoptee has been reunited with
his/her birth mother
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To resolve situations in which mothers or hospital
staff suspect that a baby mix-up has occurred in the
nursery
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In a maternity test, the child, alleged mother, and
biological father are tested. The father’s
participation in the maternity test helps to exclude
half of the child’s DNA, leaving the rest for
comparison with the alleged mother. If the father is
not available, we can perform a fatherless test,
which involves additional analysis, without
additional charge. A sample collection process fee
which includes sample collection,
appointment coordination, and shipping costs is charged
for each paternity test case and a sample collections
fee extra is charged for additional children or
additional alleged fathers. (Note:
New York Notice: Due to regulations
by the New York State Department of Health,
we cannot offer home testing to residents of
New York.
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