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Patients who wish to determine paternity during pregnancy may take a prenatal paternity test. Like a standard paternity test, the prenatal test compares the baby's DNA profile with that of the alleged father.




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Whether you need paternity, family relationship, or forensics; we can help.

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THE HOME DNA TESTING KIT

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PATERNITY 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.


TEST TYPES: LEGAL AND HOME DNA TESTS

The type of paternity test you need will depend on what you intend to use the DNA test results for:

Unlike the Home DNA Test, where tested parties collect their own samples at their convenience, the Legal DNA Test follows a Chain of Custody documentation process to ensure that you receive accurate and legally defensible results. We will coordinate a convenient sample collection appointment, during which a trained sample collector will complete all the necessary documentation to satisfy chain of custody requirements.

If you have determined that you want a paternity test strictly for your own knowledge - a home DNA test might be an appropriate option for you. In a home DNA test, the tested parties collect the DNA samples themselves, at a time and place of their choosing. Please note that the results of a home DNA test cannot be used as legal proof of paternity, because the identity of the persons tested cannot be verified.

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