How do the genetic test results come back?
• The results may be 99 percent or higher. If the lab determines this, the CSEA will issue an administrative order of paternity and probably set the matter for an administrative support action. Ohio law requires a finding of 99 percent or higher to establish paternity. • The test results may come back 0.00 percent, in which case the CSEA would issue an administrative order of non-paternity and close the case with that alleged father. • The test results may come back inconclusive. This result is normally because one of the necessary parties did not submit a viable genetic sample due to a party’s non-cooperation. The CSEA refers such matters for legal action.
