Question 1

How is a DNA collection performed?

Accepted Answer

A DNA collection is quick and painless. A sterile swab is rubbed on the inside of your mouth for 20-30 seconds to collect cheek cells.

Question 2

How accurate is the test?

Accepted Answer

DNA Testing is extremely accurate. Our laboratory meets or exceeds all international standards. We can proudly state that our DNA testing can determine a probability of paternity or maternity of over 99.99%. Any company claiming that they are ‘100% accurate’ aren’t necessarily lying, but they may be using such wording to be misleading if done intentionally. You cannot get a result of higher accuracy than ours anywhere in the world.

Question 3

How does paternity testing work?

Accepted Answer

Our paternity testing works by comparing a child’s DNA profile with that of an alleged father (and often the mother as well). Such a comparison reveals whether the child may have inherited DNA from the alleged father who is being tested. We prefer to have a sample taken from the mother of a child, but we can test without this.

Question 4

How much is a DNA test?

Accepted Answer

The cost is dependent upon the type of test completed. While we are not the cheapest, we offer the best pricing in the market for comparative quality of test

Question 5

What type of paternity test should I use?

Accepted Answer

If you need a test for your own knowledge of whether or not an alleged father is the true biological father of the child, then you can opt for a personal paternity test. This test is still extremely accurate, but it cannot be used for legal reasons because the sample has not been taken by someone impartial. If you need to use the test in legal proceedings, such as in court or the DNA test is for immigration purposes, then you will need a legal paternity test, which we can also provide.

Question 6

At what age can the child be tested for a paternity test/can you test for paternity before the child is born?

Accepted Answer

A paternity test can be conducted with a child of any age. There is no minimum age requirement and the procedure is totally painless. We can also test the paternity of a child before they are born. We can perform non-invasive prenatal testing to determine the paternity of the baby. However, the mother will need to have been pregnant for at least 9 weeks before this test can be conducted

Question 7

What if the alleged father is not available for testing?

Accepted Answer

When it is not possible to test an alleged father, paternity can be established indirectly (i.e. grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, etc).

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