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1. Basic Information About
Paternity Testing

2. Introduction
The advent of DNA testing was a major scientific
breakthrough that helps to solve mysteries that might have
never been solved otherwise. The paternity test is one of
the more popular types of DNA testing, and while it isn’t
used to solved crimes or chart history, it is quite important
in the lives of those who need it.

3. Introduction
The paternity test helps discover a biological link between a
prospective father and a child, and according to the
American Pregnancy Association, having definitive proof of
that link is very important. It impacts the relationship
between a father and child, helps establish a medical
history for a child and plays a key role in the financial well
being of a child.
Here is some basic information on the different types of
paternity testing.

4. Legal DNA Test
A paternity test that is performed for legal reasons is
generally carried out for one or more specific reasons.
Canadian-based laboratory DNA Force provides these
reasons why someone may require legal DNA testing to
determine paternity:
– To work out child support payments
– To resolve child custody disputes
– To get an official birth certificate
– To contest an immigration decision
– To receive an inheritance
– As part of a court order
– For tax reasons

5. Legal DNA Test
With legal DNA testing, a third-party collector such as a
nurse must collect the DNA in a certified collection
centre, says DNA Force. The test is performed by
swabbing the inside of the cheek to collect saliva. Both the
father and prospective child have swabs taken and then the
samples are sent to a lab for analysis.

6. Legal DNA Test
Once the testing is complete, a report is issued to the
courts or lawyers or whomever ordered the test, as well as
to the father and legal guardian of the child. The report
clearly states whether or not the man who was tested is the
biological father of the child tested.

7. The Informational Test
An informational paternity test s essentially the same test
as the legal version, only with fewer restrictions and rules.
The scientific value remains the same, so the test is just as
accurate, but you have more options in how you take it.

8. The Informational Test
With an informational test, you can visit a collection centre
and have a nurse swab your mouth, or you can order a
home DNA testing kit and take the sample yourself. Since
there are no legal ramifications, the need for such tight
parameters isn’t quite the same. With the home test, you
just order one from a lab, follow the instructions and then
mail it back in to get your results.

9. Prenatal Paternity Test
If the situation dictates that the biological father be known
before the baby is born, it is now possible to determine
paternity during the pregnancy. A prenatal paternity test is
a relatively new type of DNA testing that is valuable to get
everything sorted out before the baby arrives.

10. Prenatal Paternity Test
The common way to test prenatal paternity is to obtain a
direct sample from the fetus through amniocentesis. This is
typically performed between weeks 15 to 22, but it does
come with a risk of miscarriage. Some labs such as DNA
Force have developed tests that only require a blood
sample from the mother’s arm and swab from the
prospective father’s mouth, which results in no threat to the
baby at all.

11. Results
While DNA testing itself is quite complex, the results of
paternity testing are very straightforward. Your results will
show only one of three potential outcomes:
• Conformation of Paternity – the probability that the father and child are
related must be 99% or higher.
• Exclusion of Paternity – the probability that the man is the biological father
of the child is 0% with this outcome.
• Inconclusive – this is a very rare outcome, where the probability is higher
than 0% but lower than 99%. If a child has 1 or 2 genetic mutations, this
result may occur.

12. How to Choose a Lab
When choosing a lab for testing, try not to just seek out the
lowest price and take whatever you get. Keep in mind that
these test results can alter the course of several lives, and
they are extremely important.

13. How to Choose a Lab
Opt for a lab that not only meets your budget, but also has
a proven track record of accuracy when the test results
have been scientifically scrutinized. Make sure they have
all the licenses and certifications that are required in your
area and have a testing process that makes you feel at
ease and comfortable.

14. Advice
DNAForce is often selected by legal aid services
organizations across Canada.
Visit http://www.dnatest.ca/ to book an appointment or view
their services.