How is DNA Paternity Testing Performed?
Cheek swabs (buccal swabs) or blood specimens are obtained from the child, mother and alleged father. State of the art DNA profilig is used to determine whether the child has inherited genetic material from the alleged father. If the DNA of the alleged father does not match that of the child, he is excluded as the biological father; if a match occurs, then the probability of paternity is calcualted and reported. ● How are Paternity and Identity Testing Performed? Cheek swabs (buccal swabs) or blood specimens are obtained to compare the DNA of parents and their children or other relatives. ● Are These Tests Accurate? DNA testing can exclude a man as the biological father or provide over a 99.9% degree of certainty he is the biological father. DNA testing is accepted by the courts. Less than 1% are contested in court. Qualified experts are available for expert testimony should the need arise. Safeguards are taken at each step of the testing to assure accuracy and reliability. At the time
