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A few of the DNA testing servicess that some of the local labs offer:
- NEW! - Genetic Predisposition DNA Test. (25 common diseases and conditions)
- Ancestry DNA Test
- Immigration DNA Test
- Infidelity DNA Test
- Grandparentage DNA Test
- Paternity (Basic – not admissible in court)
- Paternity (Chain of custody – admissible in court)
- Prenatal Paternity Test
Forensics Testing
DNA paternity testing 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 DNA 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 DNA paternity test is either an exclusion (the alleged father is not the biological father), or an inclusion (the alleged father is considered the biological father). For a standard paternity test, our testing lab guarantees at least 99.99% probability of paternity for inclusions or 100% certainty of exclusion.
For DNA testing services, look for a test lab that:
- - Is Nationally recognized
- Is Accredited
- Runs each test following the most stringent procedures to guarantee accurate and conclusive results.
- Follows a strict Chain of Custody to ensure results are legally admissible.
- Maintain confidentiality of each case using strict communication protocols.
In a standard DNA 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.
Labs can also test additional children or alleged fathers if needed; there is an additional DNA testing and analysis fee for each additional tested party.
Sample Collection :
Labs routinely use the painless buccal (cheek) swab to collect samples.
Click here for more information regarding the paternity test procedure, or 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.
Other :
- Labs can also test unusual samples when the father is missing or deceased based on a viability test performed on the samples.
- For customers seeking peace of mind without intending to use the results as legal evidence, Can use a Basic paternity test . This test does not have the stringent requirments for chain of custody.
- Click here to find some reasons for taking a paternity test.