Questions about DNA Paternity testing
Who must be tested to establish paternity?
For routine cases using buccal swab testing, sample collection may include:
• Only the alleged father and the child.
• Siblings or grandparents for family studies.
• Specimens from deceased individuals.
• Multiple alleged fathers.
What is the cost of a paternity test? We provide LEGAL TESTING and below average pricing.
The standard cost for buccal swab testing is $300 for two people ( this is typically all you need, Alleged father & Child), (includes specimen collection). Other testing is available as well with different pricing.
Where do I go for specimen collection?
We contract with a network of labs for convenient specimen collection. Upon receipt of the necessary information and payment , we will identify the specimen collection labs closest to the persons being tested, schedule appointments for specimen collection, and notify those persons of the dates, times, and locations of their tests via email.
What forms of payment are accepted?
VISA, MasterCard, Amercian Express and Discover cards as well as debit cards and PayPal are the preferred forms of payment.
Common Questions About Paternity Testing
How is a paternity test scheduled?
Please send us your inquiry to begin the process of scheduling a paternity test.
Is there a 6 months of age requirement for infants?
No. This was previously a common policy in paternity testing because of the difficulty of drawing blood from small infants and due to the AABB requirements. Buccal swab specimen collection, in which cells are obtained from the inside of the mouth (the inner cheek), has eliminated the need to draw blood.
How does a buccal swab sample differ from a blood sample?
For purposes of identity testing, there is no difference in the DNA obtained from buccal swabs and blood.
When a buccal swab specimen is collected, do you collect saliva for paternity testing?
Although some saliva is contained on the swabs, the technician is actually collecting cells from the inside of the mouth.
Are buccal swabs contaminated since they are collected from the mouth?
No. DNA testing is not affected by the DNA of bacteria or by common foods, tobacco, or toothpaste.
What steps are taken to prevent a mismatch of samples?
Good laboratory practices that incorporate exclusion confirmation and duplicate testing of independent specimen preparations help prevent and detect mismatched specimens. Buccal swab collection is performed using different colored swabs for the mother, child, and alleged father to minimize specimen mishandling.
How many test systems (loci) should be run?
The multiple genetic systems selected for routine testing usually exclude 99.99% of falsely accused men from paternity. We have an extensive battery of genetic tests available if the 13 core DNA tests do not provide a definitive result.
Can paternity evaluation be performed without testing the mother?
Paternity testing can be performed if the mother is not available, although additional laboratory processing is necessary. The mother's parents may also be tested to improve the statistical evaluation or confirm maternity.
DNA tests are highly accurate, usually excluding more than 99.99% of non-parents. DNA testing can also provide a high probability of paternity.
Testing protocols are designed to readily resolve routine questions of disputed paternity as well as less common cases, such as:
• Absent mother
• Family studies
• Deceased parties
• Multiple alleged fathers who are related
• Twin zygosity
• Sibling testing
• Grandparent testing
• Family study/reconstruction (to determine paternity when a parent's click here DNA is unavailable)
• Y chromosome testing
Our labs perform testing on several different sample types. The most commonly used sample is the buccal swab. This type of sample is collected by swabbing the inner facial cheek (buccal cavity) with a sterile cotton swab. Blood samples also can be used for paternity or identity testing.
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