FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS



HOW DO YOU SECRETLY DO A PATERNITY TEST?



To take a secret DNA paternity test you will need to supply a sample from each person, usually a mouth swab for the Father, and a discreet sample for the child, although any number of discreet samples from anyone is acceptable



CAN PATERNITY BE ESTABLISHED IN CASES THE MOTHER DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE TEST?



Yes, DNA testing is so powerful that the Mother does not have to participate in the test. Although in some cases, additional alleles have to be examined to achieve a probability of paternity later than 99.0%



HOW OLD MUST THE CHILD BE?



There are no age restrictions for DNA test Participants. When collection is performed by an adult as directed, the cheek swabs are even safe for Infants



HOW ARE THE SPECIMEN COLLECTED?



The standard collection of samples is safe and reliable. Procedure that uses Buccal swab. The collection procedure is painless, non-invasive procedure in which the cheek cells are collected with cotton tipped swabs for transport and testing..



CAN ACCURATE RESULTS BE OBTAINED FROM BROTHERS OR OTHER RELATED INDIVIDIVIDUALS OF THE ALLEGED FATHER?



Yes, we should be notified of circumstances involving relatives. Although related individuals have similar genetic markers, additional testing can be performed until one man is excluded.



DO I NEED TO VISIT YOUR OFFICE?



You do not have to physically visit our office as the key goal and objective of our very best to keep the Identities of involved parties as discreet as possible.

Correspond with us via our communication channels; Phone, email, website etc ensures you get the much needed service with Absolutely no need to for you to visit our physical office



WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COURT ADMISSIBLE PATERNITY TEST AND A PEACE OF MIND TEST



The sample collection for a peace of mind test is completed by the individuals involved in the test in the privacy of the or in a collection site where the strict requirements of a court admissible test is not adhered to. The photographs, finger printing, and strict chain of custody are not implemented thus making the result inadmissible in a court of law, the alleles(genes) examined, accuracy and the results are the same as court admissible paternity test. The peace of mind test is for circumstances where legal proceedings are not needed. The result of a peace of mind test cannot be used in a court of law.



DO YOU NEED TO BE A CERTAIN AGE TO UNDERGO TESTING?



No, the collection of cord blood at birth and the use of buccal swabs allow for testing at any age.



ARE THERE DIFFERENCES IN TESTS RESULTS BETWEEN BUCCAL SWABS, BLOOD OR OTHER TISSUES?



No, DNA test results are the same because the DNA is the same in all nucleated cells of a person's body.



HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET GET TEST RESULTS



Tests results are are releases within a month from the receipt of the samples of all tested parties in the laboratory.



HOW WILL I RECIEVE THE TEST RESULTS?



Results will be mailed or sent via email. Results are not released over the Phone.



HOW ACCURATE ARE THE PATERNITY TEST RESULTS?



The probability of paternity is greater than 99.0% with an average of 99.5%. If after a standard test the probability is less than 99.0% additional alleles are used to achieve a greater probability of paternity.



ARE THE RESULTS AND CLIENT'S INFORMATION KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?



Yes, all client's information as well as the test are strictly confidential.



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