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A paternity test is extremely accurate and results are determined through DNA testing of the child, mother and alleged father. A paternity test can be performed with out testing the mother, however it does reduce the statistical value of the test. For this reason every effort should be made to test the mother when she is available in order to obtain the best results.
Paternity Testing in the relative’s category is easy. When an alleged father is not available, paternity can be established indirectly by testing known family members. This type of testing can be performed using grandparents DNA Testing, aunts, uncles DNA testing or known siblings DNA Testing. In this scenario the mother of the child should be tested to increase accuracy.
There are two types of paternity tests available, Legal Paternity and Private. The only difference between the two types of tests is the documentation procedures used at the time of the sample collection. The Legal Paternity Results are accepted in a court of law, where as private paternity results are not.
A Legal Paternity test is a conclusive, legally a binding test that uses DNA to determine if a man is the biological father of the child. The primary difference between a Legal Paternity test and a private paternity test is the documentation process used. A proper chain of custody must be established and used in the collection process in order for results to be considered legally admissible by the court. The DNA samples must be collected and or witnessed by a neutral third party with no interest in the results outcome. Legal Paternity Testing In the following areas proves to be invaluable.
The Center for Drug and Alcohol Testing has a network of nationwide collection facilities to ensure the legality and admissibility of your chain of custody process.
The private paternity test is a quick solution that is perfect for families who are seeking the truth regarding paternity for personal information. Since the results will not be used in a court of law the chain of custody process is not required. A private paternity test is useful for:
Valuable forensic DNA can be found on evidence that is decades old. Several factors can affect DNA stability, such as sunlight, moisture, bacteria, and mold. Consequently, not all DNA evidence will result in a usable DNA profile. Forensic DNA is Material commonly used in the justice system to solve crimes and mysteries as seen on modern day television shows. But forensic DNA material can also be used in Paternity Testing, Maternity Testing, Infidelity DNA Testing, Ancestry Genealogy and to Trace Ancestors, Trace Family History, Back Child Support, Gene Testing, Paternity Law cases, Grandparent Visitation and Grand Parent Visitation Rights, Paternity Rights, Maternity Rights, and in an increasingly large variety of scenarios (using Forensic DNA Material may require additional fees).
Common sources of Forensic DNA material include:
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