Basic Information About Paternity Testing

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Basic Information About Paternity Testing
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Introduction
The advent of DNA testing was a major scientific
break through that helps to solve mysteries that
might have never been solved otherwise. The
paternity test is one of the more popular types
of DNA testing, and while it isnt used to solved
crimes or chart history, it is quite important in
the lives of those who need it.
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The paternity test helps discover a biological
link between a prospective father and a child,
and according to the American Pregnancy
Association, having definitive proof of that link
is very important. It impacts the relationship
between a father and child, helps establish a
medical history for a child and plays a key role
in the financial well being of a child. Here
is some basic information on the different types
of paternity testing.
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Legal DNA Test

• A paternity test that is performed for legal
  reasons is generally carried out for one or more
  specific reasons. Canadian-based laboratory DNA
  Force provides these reasons why someone may
  require legal DNA testing to determine paternity
• To work out child support payments
• To resolve child custody disputes
• To get an official birth certificate
• To contest an immigration decision
• To receive an inheritance
• As part of a court order
• For tax reasons

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Legal DNA Test
With legal DNA testing, a third-party collector
such as a nurse must collect the DNA in a
certified collection centre, says DNA Force. The
test is performed by swabbing the inside of the
cheek to collect saliva. Both the father and
prospective child have swabs taken and then the
samples are sent to a lab for analysis.
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Once the testing is complete, a report is issued
to the courts or lawyers or whom ever ordered the
test, as well as to the father and legal guardian
of the child. The report clearly states whether
or not the man who was tested is the biological
father of the child tested.
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The Informational Test
An informational paternity test s essentially the
same test as the legal version, only with fewer
restrictions and rules. The scientific value
remains the same, so the test is just as
accurate, but you have more options in how you
take it.
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With an informational test, you can visit a
collection centre and have a nurse swab your
mouth, or you can order a home DNA testing kit
and take the sample yourself. Since there are no
legal ramifications, the need for such tight
parameters isnt quite the same. With the home
test, you just order one from a lab, follow the
instructions and then mail it back in to get your
results.
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Prenatal Paternity Test
If the situation dictates that the biological
father be known before the baby is born, it is
now possible to determine paternity during the
pregnancy. A prenatal paternity test is a
relatively new type of DNA testing that is
valuable to get everything sorted out before the
baby arrives.
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Prenatal Paternity Test
The common way to test prenatal paternity is to
obtain a direct sample from the fetus through
amniocentesis. This is typically performed
between weeks 15 to 22, but it does come with a
risk of miscarriage. Some labs such as DNA Force
have developed tests that only require a blood
sample from the mothers arm and swab from the
prospective fathers mouth, which results in no
threat to the baby at all.
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Results

• While DNA testing itself is quite complex, the
  results of paternity testing are very
  straightforward. Your results will show only one
  of three potential outcomes 
• Conformation of Paternity the probability that
  the father and child are related must be 99 or
  higher.
• Exclusion of Paternity the probability that the
  man is the biological father of the child is 0
  with this outcome.
• Inconclusive this is a very rare outcome, where
  the probability is higher than 0 but lower than
  99. If a child has 1 or 2 genetic mutations,
  this result may occur.

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How to Choose a Lab
When choosing a lab for testing, try not to just
seek out the lowest price and take whatever you
get. Keep in mind that these test results can
alter the course of several lives, and they are
extremely important.
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Opt for a lab that not only meets your budget,
but also has a proven track record of accuracy
when the test results have been scientifically
scrutinized. Make sure they have all the licenses
and certifications that are required in your area
and have a testing process that makes you feel at
ease and comfortable.
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