Paternity Testing
We use DNA–based analysis to determine the relationship between a man and a potential offspring. In this analysis a buccal swab is taken from the cheeks of each individual being tested. DNA is extracted from the sample and amplified with a suite of DNA microsatellite loci (ABI‐Identifiler™) to determine a 16 loci genotype of each individual. The genotypes are compared to determine the likelihood that the man is the father of the child. This test is routinely performed using swabs from the mother, possible father, and child (or children) of interest, but can be performed in the absence of the mother.
We offer two types of paternity analysis: An at home test and an in‐laboratory test.
Our strict adherence to client confidentiality means we release the result of our analysis to only people you specify. Further, all samples submitted for testing are destroyed one month after release of final report.
