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A
paternity test is a DNA test that determines
whether a man
could be the biological father of a child.
We all inherit our DNA (the genetic material) from
our biological parents. A paternity test compares a
child’s DNA pattern with that of the alleged father
to check for evidence of this inheritance—the most
definitive proof of a biological relationship.
The result of a paternity test is either an
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Exclusion (the alleged father is not the biological
father).
(The probability of
exclusion is 100% or certainty of exclusion).
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Inclusion (the alleged father is
considered the biological father).(The probability of paternity for
inclusions
is at least 99.99%).
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When
performed for legal reasons, the paternity test must uses the
Chain of Custody
procedure to ensure that you receive accurate
and legally admissible results (accepted by courts
and other government agencies).
Our lab run each test twice on all of DNA
tests and follows the most stringent procedures to
guarantee accurate and conclusive results.
Tested Parties
In a standard paternity test, the tested parties
include a child, the alleged father, and the mother
(called a trio).
The mother’s participation in the paternity test
helps to exclude half of the child’s DNA, leaving
the other half for comparison with the alleged
father’s DNA. However, we can perform a paternity
test without mother’s participation (called a
motherless), which involves additional analysis,
without any additional charge. Results are equally
conclusive whether or not the mother participates.
Motherless tests are guaranteed to have at least a
99.9% probability of paternity for inclusions and
100% for exclusion.
We also can test additional children or alleged
fathers if needed; there is an additional DNA
testing and analysis fee for each additional
tested party.
Our procedure is to::
Run each test
twice, following the most stringent procedures to guarantee accurate
and conclusive results.
Follow
a strict Chain of Custody to ensure results are legally admissible.
Schedule convenient appointments close to your home or office
through our comprehensive network of collection sites.
Sample Collection
We routinely use the painless buccal (cheek) swab to
collect samples. Our lab has the largest network of
collection sites in the U.S., allowing customers
to choose a sample collection appointment most
convenient for them. We also have extensive
affiliations with laboratories worldwide for
international sample collections.
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. Please call
1-866-478-3417 for other testing
options.)
Chain of Custody Process
Samples are collected using a Chain of Custody
documentation process that ensures your results will
be accepted by courts and other government agencies.
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