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Can a paternity test used to also show potential hereditary diseases?

April 26, 2017diseases hereditary paternity test potential Used

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Can a paternity test used to also show potential hereditary diseases?

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No. The DNA markers for paternity tests are in different locations than those for diseases. Consequently even an expert cannot tell if a person has a disease or possibly is a carrier for hereditary diseases based on this test.