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What DNA samples are used for paternity or maternity testing?

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What DNA samples are used for paternity or maternity testing?

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A sample is taken from inside the mouth of the child and both parents. Contrary to popular belief, what is required is not saliva, but actual skin cells from the cheek which rub off easily and painlessly using a specially designed buccal swab.