Paternity Test – Your Questions Answered
A paternity test can be a stressful time for a family but they provide results that are 99.99% accurate and are the best way to establish fatherhood. People often have questions about what a paternity test entails and it’s important to get answers before proceeding.
There are many circumstances whereby a paternity test is the correct route to go down. For example, in cases of child support or to establish true fatherhood of a child. However, it is a good idea to get a good understanding of the processes involved in a paternity test as this will put your mind at ease regarding the results.
Paternity Test – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How Old Does A Child Need To Be To Undergo A Paternity Test?
A: Any age. There are no age restrictions imposed upon paternity testing in the UK. Even newborn infants can receive a paternity test under current guidelines.
Q: Will A Paternity Test Hurt An Infant?
A: Not at all. There are no needles involved in the process of carrying out a paternity test. All samples are acquired through unobtrusive and pain free buccal swabs. These swabs painlessly gather cells from the cheek of the infant.
Q: How Accurate Is A Paternity Test?
A: Very. A paternity test is based on DNA and this is unique to an individual so the results are very clear. A paternity test will show either 0% for exclusion i.e. the tested man is not the father; or 99.9% or higher for inclusion i.e. the tested man is the father.
Q: Does The Mother Need To Be Tested To Get Accurate Results In A Paternity Test?
A: No, in most cases, a paternity test can provide accurate results without the mother being tested. In the case of paternity tests, the child’s DNA is being tested against that of the potential father and, as such, the results aren’t reliant on the mother’s DNA.
Q: Is A Paternity Test That Doesn’t Use Blood Samples As Accurate As Those That Do?
A: Yes, a swab based paternity test is invariably as accurate as tests carried out using blood samples from the two subjects. This is simply because your DNA is your DNA no matter which method is used to extract it.
Speak To International Bioscience About a Paternity Test
International Biosciences offer a broad range of Paternity Test services designed to provide indisputable answers to emotional questions. Whether you seek to establish paternity, prove siblingship or research genealogy, for legal definition or peace of mind, we are able to provide the appropriate paternity test at competitive rates, professionally and confidentially. Using state of the art technology we are able to provide conclusive evidence on time, every time. Contact International Biosciences on 01342 850945 or click here to email us.
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