Paternity tests can give a family answers when paternity is in doubt. Once the test is conducted, all paternity questions will be resolved and the family can heal.
There are many online websites to find out more information about paternity tests. Some of these websites include the American Pregnancy Association, DNA Genetic Connections, and DNA Testing.
Paternity DNA testing is performed by collecting DNA from the children and the potential father through swabbing some DNA from the inside of the cheeks. More information can be found online or from your doctor.
You can file a motion to bring you case to court. In the court hearing, the judge can rule for the father to have a paternity test done. Some courts will pay for the testing and have the father repay the court for the costs. DNA Diagnostics Center is a well known place that does paternity testing. Their results are credible in court.
Paternity testing and crime lab applications (DNA matching) etc
Yes, there are paternity tests for some animals such as dogs. The DNA must be taken, on something like a cotton swab, and submitted to a lab or vet for the testing to be done.
Some reasons to get dna testing are to accurately diagnose diseases and to prevent or delay future genetic diseases. DNA testing is also important with organ transplanting. Another reason would be for legal and social reasons when paternity is uncertain.
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Although they are not 100% accurate, paternity test can be up to 99.9999% accurate in depending on the lab that is doing the testing. 99.9999% probability means that there is only a .0001% chance that some other random person of the same ethnic background is the father.
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This depends on the laboratory performing the paternity testing. I work for Identigene DNA testing center, and our turn around time is 2-3 business days once the samples arrive at the laboratory. This is close to industry standard.
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