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Can the Surname DNA test prove paternity?

April 26, 2017dna test paternity prove Surname

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Can the Surname DNA test prove paternity?

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No. Paternity tests examine different chromosomes altogether for which there are a number of specialist companies. The Surname DNA tests do not have the discriminating power of paternity tests and cannot determine the father of a child. However, Surname DNA tests will show if two males are not related. For example, if two brothers have vastly dissimilar Surname DNA results they cannot have the same biological father. Please be aware of this possibility before requesting Surname DNA tests.