- How accurate is paternity DNA testing?
- How old does a child have to be for DNA testing?
- Do you need a blood sample for DNA testing?
- What is a buccal swab?
- Is this painless?
- Are the DNA test results different if you don’t use blood?
- How do I know that I am collecting my DNA testing samples correctly?
- Does the mother need to be DNA tested to achieve an accurate result for paternity testing?
- Would I be able to take a sample in the UK and another abroad and still send the kits back for DNA testing?
How accurate is paternity DNA testing?
Paternity DNA testing is the most accurate form of paternity testing available. DNA test results show either 0% for exclusion—the tested man is not the father—or higher than 99.9% for inclusion—the tested man is the father.
How old does a child have to be for DNA testing?
A child can be any age, even a newborn infant. There are no age restrictions.
Do you need a blood sample for DNA testing?
No. We use a painless buccal swab to gather cheek cells from the mouth for most DNA tests.
What is a buccal swab?
A buccal swab looks just like a cotton wool bud, but on a longer stick. You gently rub the swab on the inside of the mouth cheek to gather cells for your DNA test.
Is this painless?
Yes. No needles are involved, just the painless, easy-to-use buccal swab.
Are the DNA test results different if you don’t use blood?
No. Your DNA is the same no matter how it is gathered, so the DNA test results will be the same no matter what type of DNA testing sample is used.
How do I know that I am collecting my DNA testing samples correctly?
There is no need to be concerned over making mistakes. Our only concern is ensuring that enough cells are collected for DNA testing. As long as you are collecting a sample from the appropriate person and are labeling the specimens correctly, it would be very unlikely that you could do anything to affect the DNA testing. Full instructions will be sent with your DNA test kit.
Does the mother need to be DNA tested to achieve an accurate result for paternity testing?
No. In most cases, reliable, accurate paternity test results can be achieved without the mother involved. In the DNA testing lab, we compare the child’s DNA to the father’s DNA. We have had a lot of experience performing motherless paternity testing. When possible, however, we prefer to include the mother in the paternity test because it provides establishes an even stronger foundation for quality controlled DNA testing.
Would I be able to take a sample in the UK and another abroad and still send the kits back for DNA testing?
Yes, we often have clients taking part of the DNA test in one country and the remainder of the DNA test in another country. It is important to let us know that DNA test kits would need to be sent to different locations.
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