There are times when a nervous expecting mother would like to determine the paternity of her child before he/she is born.  This can be done during the early months of pregnancy and can help bring peace of mind to both the mother and the alleged father.  This process is called Prenatal DNA Paternity Testing and may just be the DNA test for you.

This process does required an invasive procedure performed by the mother’s OB/Gyn.  The mother in this case must be at least ten weeks along.  Between the tenth and twelfth weeks the procedure that must be performed is called a CVS (Chorionic villus sampling).  After the twelfth week and before the twenty-first week an Amniocentisis would be required to collect the sample for testing.   Because both of these procedures can pose significant risk in a pregnancy IDENTIGENE does not recommend these procedures when Paternity is the only question.  I would recommend consulting with your doctor or genetic counselor for more advice about these procedures and their potential risks.

After the sample for the child is collected to complete the DNA Testing a sample for the alleged father and mother must be collected with our cheek swabs.  This type of DNA Paternity test will generally take two to four weeks to complete once we have received your samples.  You can find more information about this type of DNA testing on our website at: http://www.dnatesting.com/dna-paternity-testing/prenatal-paternity-test.php.

While this DNA Test is not used as frequently as others it can be invaluable in resolving the questions that may be keeping you or a loved one up at night.   Next time, I will write more about the most common test we perform.  The DNA Paternity Test for peace of mind.  In the mean time if you have any questions or have ideas about DNA Testing topics you would like to hear more about send me an email at: kstyer@identigene.com

When you decide that you need a DNA Test you quickly realize the amount of options that stand between you and your answer.  For someone new to DNA Testing deciding which test you need can seem daunting if not impossible.  There are many questions to answer, but with a little information soon you will be able to decide which DNA test is best for you and your situation.

In my work with customers I have realized that generally the first question to answer is: What are you trying to determine with DNA Testing?  The most common answer is, you guessed it, “Am I the father of this child?” Or something very close to this.  Once, this question is answer we are prepared to decide which DNA Paternity Test is best for you.

Next, we need to look at why this testing is necessary.  Do you need your results admissible in court, for child support, or for other legal purposes?  If you hesitate at all here I might recommend that you choose a Legal DNA Paternity Test.  The reason being?  If you may need these results for any legal purpose a personal peace of mind test will not be admissible and you will be forced to start the process of DNA Testing all over again.

For more information on Legal DNA Paternity Testing you can visit our website at: http://www.dnatesting.com/dna-paternity-testing/legal-paternity-test.php or contact our client support team at: 888-404-4363.

Tomorrow, I will write more about other Paternity DNA Testing options and how to determine which option is best for you.

Welcome to our blog.  My name is Kate Styer.  I am the IDENTIGENE online community liason.  I will be your guide through many interesting and informative topics pertaining to DNA Testing, DNA for Paternity, Legal DNA Testing, Ancestry searches, and DNA in general.

I have been working in Client Support for Identigene for just shy of two years.  In that time I have come to  understand the many concerns and questions that come up when faced with the need to have DNA testing done.  There are many reasons why DNA Testing may be necessary including Ancestry searches, divorce or child support/custody proceedings, immigration, and simply for your peace of mind.  It is my goal to help answer many of your questions about DNA Testing and provide information that may be helpful in resolving your concerns.

If you have specific questions or concerns feel free to email me at: kstyer@identigene.com.