If the question is paternity, it’s always best to test the alleged father with the child for paternity results.  Biological Mothers are recommended for all tests! Sometimes it’s not possible to test the alleged father. Maybe he’s deceased, nowhere to be found, or just isn’t willing to participate in a paternity test. If the alleged father is not available for a paternity test, there are other options to determine if he is the biological father of a child in question.

Grandparent DNA Testing

The next best option if a paternity test is not an option, would be to test the child with both of the biological parents of the alleged father (and of course the child’s Mother). This is a Grandparent DNA Test. You want to test both Grandparents if possible. You can also test the child with one Grandparent for a percentage of probability.

Sibling DNA Testing

If Grandparents are not an option either, you can choose a sibling DNA test. This would be testing the child in question with a known child of the alleged father. There are different types of Sibling DNA Testing. If the children being tested share the same Mother you would select a full vs. half sibling DNA test. If the children being tested have different Mother’s you would choose the half vs. unrelated Sibling DNA test.

Aunt/Uncle DNA Testing

You also have the option to choose Avuncular DNA testing. This is an aunt/uncle test where you test the child with a sibling of the alleged father. A full sibling of the alleged father must be tested.

If none of these options work for your situation, the experts at Identigene Client Support may be able to assist. They are skilled at finding the right test for you.

 MSN reports on one family from Texas that experienced this directly. A woman gave birth to fraternal twins with different biological fathers. This was verified after conducting DNA testing with paternity results. A Paternity test was performed after suspicions grew as a result of the twins not looking anything alike. Although many twins look nothing alike, one Father decided to verify paternity. Paternity results verified the twins did indeed have different biological fathers.  How does this happen? How is it possible? MSN explains how this occurs.

 Every month a woman’s ovary releases one egg, and in rare cases the ovary releases two. Sperm can live up to 5 days in the reproductive tract of a female.  The egg is viable for 12-48 hours before it starts to disintegrate. This gives a 4-5 day period in which two different men can fertilize one egg each. Paternity results (DNA Testing) is the only way to know for sure if this has happened.

The method for collecting DNA samples for Paternity DNA Testing has many questioning whether blood samples would be more accurate than buccal (cheek) swabs. In a short answer: no.

Advantages to buccal swabs for DNA Testing

The use of buccal swabs in paternity kits is non-invasive, and a much easier technique for the collection of DNA samples. This means no needles for those of us who would rather not have blood taken with a needle more than absolutely necessary. The buccal swabs also don’t require refrigeration like blood samples do, and they are good for several months after the collection has been taken.  DNA testing for paternity results can be a difficult procedure, using buccal swabs is one way to help make the process a little less painful.

Advantages to buccal swabs for DNA Testing for the laboratory

Why do scientists prefer to use buccal swabs over blood samples? From the labs point of view, when conducting DNA testing, the extraction process (Extracting the DNA for testing) is a much easier process on buccal swabs as opposed to blood samples. When analyzing DNA for paternity testing the polymerase chain reaction, or PCR method is used for either buccal swabs or blood, which means the same result in either case. Brite Hub states “the tests used for identifying DNA in blood samples are the same as used for identification of DNA in mouth lining scrapings.” The only exception is for those who have been a recipient to bone marrow transplants recently. If you have received a bone marrow transplant, you want to speak with the lab conducting the DNA testing before they process the samples.

There are ways to estimate date of conception, which can be found all over the web. Identigene offers Blood Type Paternity Tests, and Eye Color Paternity tests. Keep in mind these are tools to assist in determining if the alleged father could possibly be the biological father. They cannot give definitive answers about paternity. Only Paternity DNA Tests can accomplish that.

EYE COLOR PATERNITY TEST

Eye color paternity test shows how eye color and inherited trait theory can be used to help determine paternity. This test is based on theories about genes and how they are inherited from biological parents. With this test you enter the Mothers, Alleged Fathers, and Child’s eye colors to determine if paternity is possible.

BLOOD TYPE PATERNITY TEST

Blood type paternity test can also help eliminate a potential father, or determine if paternity is probable. The Identigene blood type paternity test shows how ABO blood type and inherited trait theory can be used to assist with answering paternity questions.  With this test you enter blood types of Mother, Child, and Alleged Father to determine if paternity is possible.

PATERNITY DNA TESTING

These tests are helpful to determine if the alleged father could possibly be the biological father. Paternity DNA testing is the only way to get clear paternity results. Keep in mind also that with DNA technology continuously making leaps and bounds, Paternity DNA Testing has become more affordable than ever.

Q: What if the alleged fathers are related? Can I do a DNA Paternity test with just one of them? Should I notify the DNA Testing lab?

A:  You want to test all alleged fathers when doing any DNA paternity testing. This may be complicated at times; yet, for best DNA paternity results you want to test all of the alleged fathers, especially if they are related. If this is not possible, be sure to inform the laboratory conducting the DNA testing if the alleged fathers are related in anyway.

Notify the DNA Testing Laboratory

The DNA paternity testing laboratory will need to know how the alleged fathers are related. This is even more important if they are brothers. This is essential because the DNA testing laboratory can also calculate the probability of an avuncular (Uncle) relationship. Brothers do have different DNA (with Identical twins being the exception), however, if the biological Mother does not participate in the DNA test by supplying samples, it may cause inclusive results to be incorrect when only testing one brother. Keep in mind that conclusive results (both inclusions and exclusions), when testing brothers, IS possible. Even if you test only one brother as the alleged father. Also keep in mind if the results are negative, this is a conclusive result. Negative results are conclusive exclusions.

Always include the biological Mother for DNA testing whenever possible. This is important with any type of relationship DNA testing.

If the alleged fathers are more distant relatives, such as cousins, the DNA they have in common will not cause inconsistency on a DNA paternity test. However, it’s always best to test both alleged fathers, include the biological Mother when possible, and notify the laboratory of the relationship.

Falsified Paternity Test Results

First, there are no trustworthy DNA testing service laboratories that will falsify Paternity DNA testing results, and an individual cannot “beat” a paternity test. You can’t change your DNA by taking special vitamins, drinking a lot of water, medications, or alcohol. The quesiton of “am I a Chimera” comes up often as well. (We have a wonderful post about the subject you should really take a look at). When performing an at home DNA paternity test, if all participants are not present when taking the DNA samples, some people may think about using someone else’s DNA in place of their own. This is why the personal DNA testing is not deemed to be admissible in court. For a legal DNA test all participants are collected at a collection facility by a third party with no interest in the outcome of the paternity results. Identification is verified to insure the correct participants are collected.

Paternity Test Lab Errors

The second part of this discussion involves the laboratory actually performing the DNA testing. Could they have switched the samples to give incorrect paternity results? I can’t speak for all laboratories; however, any reputable or accredited laboratory follows very strict guidelines to prevent this from happening. When samples are run, and the paternity results are negative, here at Identigene, we run the DNA samples again to make sure they are accurate. If the paternity results are positive, the chances that the samples happened to be switched with another case, and the alleged father in that case is the real biological father, are exceedingly unlikely.

These are sensitive topics in the world of DNA testing and Paternity results that seems to be all over the place. If you do have anything to add, or additional questions please let us know. We welcome discussion.

1. DNA testing is too expensive:

DNA testing for paternity is a somewhat new science; however, with the advances in DNA testing, DNA Paternity testing has become more affordable. You can purchase Identigene home collection paternity kits from your local pharmacy for about $30. Once you collect the samples, send them into the lab in the self addressed stamped envelope provided, along with a $129 processing fee. This is the price for peace of mind testing. If you want the test for legal purposes (such as child support or custody, or for social security), you can get a paternity test for $319 to $399 depending on your needs.

2. DNA Paternity tests are an invasion of privacy:

False! All information pertaining to paternity results are kept confidential. Identigene does require a password and other case specific information before details are releases. Only those involved with the DNA testing can receive information.

3. You have to wait for the child to be born before you can do a DNA Paternity test:

This is not correct. A pre-natal paternity test can be conducted before the child is born. Identigene client support professionals can assist through the process. An amniocentesis or CVS must be conducted by a physician. Once the samples are collected they can be sent into the Identigene lab for DNA testing.

4. DNA Paternity tests are complicated and painful:

DNA Paternity test samples are collected by buccal swab (Cheek swab). This helps with making the process as easy and painless as possible.

5. All DNA Testing results are admissible in court:

Not correct. You can purchase at-home paternity kits from your local pharmacy for at-home DNA collection for peace of mind testing. If you need the test for legal purposes, such as child support/custody or social security, you do need to have the collection done by a non interested third party. Identigene helps make this process as easy as possible by assisting you in scheduling your DNA collection apointments.

6. DNA Paternity tests take too long:

Not on our watch! Here at Identigene, once we receive your samples at our laboratory the testing process is 3-5 business days. You also have the option to receive your DNA testing results sent by mail, or online with a secure login and password.

7. DNA Paternity clinics are too far away:

Identigene does DNA testing worldwide. The samples are mailed to us for DNA testing, and for those who need a legal test; we have collection facilities in your area.

8. DNA Paternity Results are too complicated:

Reading paternity results is not as complicated as you might think. Here at Identigene we follow paternity testing accreditation guidelines to report results. We offer paternity test result explanations on our website for easy to understand paternity results.  

9. The alleged father is gone so I will never know if he is the biological father:

If the alleged father is not available you can still determine paternity using other relationship testing. This can be done by testing other relatives of the alleged father, such as his parent. You can also test siblings of the alleged father.

10. DNA Paternity tests are not really accurate:

Wrong again! Identigene DNA paternity tests are the most reliable results available. When collected properly, Identigene results can be used in court. Typically, test results probabilities are greater than 99.99%. As an accredited laboratory, Identigene follows strict scientific guidelines for every test.

Technology has become more and more exciting over the years. DNA technology is no exception. With the increased sophistication of DNA technology extends affordability. Because DNA Paternity tests are more affordable than ever, the popularity continues to grow in the world of DNA test kits and paternity results.

DNA Paternity tests are reliable in situations where paternity is not conclusive. This is extremely helpful in child support/custody cases, as well as peace of mind for unsure parents or other family members. With the ease of picking up paternity kits at your local pharmacy for DNA testing in the convinience of your own home, it’s no wonder the world of Paternity DNA Testing has increased so dramatically. DNA Paternity tests can also be performed before the child is born, with assistance from the Mothers physician.

This popularity is not simply in the United States. Beijing Today reports during the November census there were 2 to 3 times more DNA Paternity Tests conducted than in previous years. The Beijing Genomics Institute reports requests for DNA Paternity Testing has grown 10-20% each year. Knowing paternity for peace of mind or for legal purposes has become a growing trend.

Remotecontrol.mtv.com reviews how easy it is to collect samples with supplies from the paternity kits for the alleged father, biological mother, and the child for paternity results; And, how affordable it really is…

“When you buy the test, which you can get at various drugstores, you pay about $30. In order to get the results, you’ll have to pay an additional $120. If you want to upgrade to a “legal paternity test,” meaning that it is admissible in court for matters of child support, paternity, divorce, etc., it costs about $250 more.”