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WHAT IS A DNA PATERNITY TEST?
A DNA Paternity Test is a scientific test performed to determine whether a man can be the biological father of a child. A standard test is completed using cheek swab samples from both the child and alleged father.
WHO NEEDS TO BE TESTED?
It is preferable to test a child and the alleged father. However, it is also possible to conduct the test if the alleged father is deceased or incarcerated by testing his mother, father or siblings.
WHAT IS THE TESTING PROCEDURE?
The cheek swab samples are obtained by rubbing sterilized cotton-tipped applicators along the inside cheek wall of the mouth of each party to be tested. The procedure is painless and takes less than 30 seconds per person.
ARE BUCCAL SWABS AS ACCURATE AS BLOOD SAMPLES?
Buccal swabs and blood samples provide results with the same degree of accuracy. but since buccal swabs are easy and painless to collect, thy are used in the majority of DNA paternity tests.
CAN TESTING TAKE PLACE WITHOUT THE MOTHER?
Yes, we can conduct a DNA paternity test without a sample from the child's biological mother.
DOES OUR DNA TEST STAND UP IN COURT?
Yes, our tests are court admissible.
HOW IS MY PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTED
Your privacy and security are important to us. Once samples are taken at the collection site, they are packaged in a tamper-proof bag for shipment to our DNA testing laboratory. Entry into our DNA testing facility is by restricted access only. All samples are barcoded and all computer systems are secured. results are sent to authorized individuals only and cases are only discussed with those who are authorized to do so. for the protection of the tested parties, results are not usually released over the phone except in unusual circumstances. All samples and DNA profiles are retained for a period of time, as required by accreditation guidelines but are destroyed after the requisite storage periods.
