Frequently Asked Questions What is DNA
Paternity (Parenting) Testing?
DNA (or Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the genetic material present in
every cell of the human body. Every person's DNA is unique (except
identical twins), making DNA the most powerful method to identify
paternity. Every child
receives half of his or her genetic material (DNA) from it's biological
mother and half from the biological father. During testing, the
genetic characteristics of the child are compared to those of the
mother. Characteristics that cannot be found in the mother, must
have been inherited from the father. .
Why test for Paternity?
A DNA paternity test is useful in many situations, including:
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To assist women seeking child support from a man who denies
he is a child's biological father.
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Help men attempting to win custody or visitation rights.
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Provide peace of mind for men wishing to confirm paternity.
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Establish conclave proof of heritage for an adopted child
seeking their biological parents.
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Determining grandparentage, inheritance rights, insurance claims
or Social Security benefits.
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Assist in immigration cases on the grounds an individual is
a biological relative of a citizen.
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Establishing Native American Tribal Rights.
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Determining rightful heirs by DNA profiling for estate purposes.
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Provide conclusive evidence of sisterhood or brotherhood for
siblings separated for long periods of time.
How accurate is DNA Paternity Testing?
DNA paternity testing is the most accurate form of paternity testing
possible. If DNA patterns between the child and the alleged father
do not match on two or more DNA probes, then the alleged father
is 100% excluded. That means he can't be the father. If the DNA
patterns between mother, child and the alleged father match on every
DNA probe, the likelihood of paternity is >99% or greater! The result
is the man has been 'practically proven' to be the biological father
of the child. (Most courts in the U.S. accept 99.0% as proof of
paternity.) .
How can we provide such afforable prices?
Many of our customers ask how can we provide DNA Testing at such
low costs and still provide such quality and customer services.We
only provide collection kits with pre-paid orders and we reduce
our costs since we do most of our work as internet based. We pass
on these savings to our customers in form of low prices
How long until I see the results?
Test results are usually available 8 to 10 working days from when
the samples are received at the laboratory. A report will be issued
and mailed to you. We will never compromise the quality of the results
just to meet the deadline. In special cases, results can be expedited
within 72 hours of receiving the sample. An additional fee is charged
for this service.
What kind of sample is needed?
A painless procedure called a Buccal scrap is accomplished by brushing
a swab vigorously against the inside of the subject's cheek. This
provides an acceptable DNA sample for testing. This can be accomplished
in the privacy of your own home at a convenient time. For test cases
requiring legal reporting, arrangement are made with a medical testing
lab in your area. Click here for step-by-step instructions-you'll
see how easy and painless DNA testing can be!
Does the child have to be a certain age?
Children can be tested at any age. Paternity testing can even be
done on an umbilical cord blood specimen at birth. DNA testing is
one of the easiest medical procedures for children. The Bucall swab
(inside the cheek scrape) is painless and simple.
Can testing be performed without the mother?
Yes. It is possible to test the child and alleged father when the
mother is not available. However, the mother should be included
whenever possible.
Do all parties need to be present? Or in
the same state?
No. Samples do not need to be collected at the same time, or, even
in the same locations. However, all samples MUST be identified properly
as mother, child and alleged father and recorded on the submitted
paper work. This enables our laboratory personnel to identify and
analyze the samples together.
Is the mouth/buccal swab accurate?
Since DNA is the same in every cell of the human body, the accuracy
of testing performed on cheek cells utilizing the Buccal Swab is
the same as an actual blood sample. We believe this non-invasive
and painless procedure is the best method for collecting a DNA sample.
How do I pay for the test?
You can pay via using any of the follwing credit cards
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover
- American Express
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