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Paternity Dna Testing Provides Assurance | Cheap DNA Testing

Since a child gets half of their DNA from their mother and half from their father, DNA paternity testing can be used to determine if a man is included or excluded as a possible biological father to the child. DNA paternity testing can be completed with both the mother, the alleged father, and the child, or just with the alleged father and the child.

DNA paternity tests are often used in courts in order to determine paternity for child support cases. There are strict procedures that must be followed in order for a test to be admissible in court. The samples must be collected from the mother, alleged father, and child by a trained professional. In addition, a chain of custody must be maintained to show where the samples were at all times, and testing must be completed by an accredited laboratory.

DNA paternity tests can also be used for personal reasons. Maybe you just want to be sure that you are the father; or maybe you are the mother, and you are fairly certain you know who the father is, but you want the assurance and peace of mind of a DNA test for yourself and your child.

A recent study determined that 1 in 25 fathers are raising another man’s child. More and more men and their partners are looking to DNA testing to provide the comfort of knowing that he is the biological father.

A personal DNA paternity test does not require the same strict procedures that a legal test requires. In fact, this test can be done in the privacy of a home, using a painless and simple cheek swab. These swabs are returned to the laboratory for testing, and paternity results will be sent within 2-3 weeks. When performing a personal DNA paternity test, although it is not required to use an accredited laboratory, it is highly recommended to use a reliable, reputable, and accredited laboratory to ensure that receiving accurate results and that the test is performed correctly.

DNA paternity testing can provide the reassurance of knowing who the biological father of a child is. This knowledge can bestow an invaluable sense of comfort to a mother, a father, and to a child.

Alison Shao is the Forensic Director and Technical Leader at BRT Laboratories, Inc. in Baltimore, MD, a DNA testing laboratory that specializes in relationship (immigration and paternity) and forensic testing.

For over 60 years, agencies and individuals have chosen BRT Laboratories, Inc. for reliable service. Its long history of providing quality service at a competitive price enables it to meet the needs of a diverse group of customers. Visit BRT Laboratories, Inc. to obtain more information about paternity testing .

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