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21 Marker AABB Accredited Paternity DNA Test 99.9999% Determination with 100% Accurate
LAB TEST FLORIDA DNA paternity testing determines whether a man could be
the biological father of a child. If the test samples are taken by a professional LAB TEST FLORIDA associate, the results can be used at court as evidence.
For a standard DNA paternity test, we guarantee at least 99.9999% probability of paternity or 100% certainty of non-paternity.
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| What is
21 Marker Test? With the new test panel of 21 markers, over half of the non-excluded men have combined paternity indices of greater than one billion to one. When a man is not excluded, the typical paternity test will have a probability of paternity of 99.9999%. |
| What is
DNA Paternity Testing? We all inherit our DNA from our biological parents. A DNA paternity testing compares a child's DNA pattern with that of the alleged father to check for evidence of this inheritance—the most definitive proof of a biological relationship. DNA paternity testing is based on the fact that each person's unique genetic blueprint is stored in material known as DNA. This DNA determines everything about us as human beings and is largely the same for all people. However, small differences in DNA between people determine each of our unique characteristics, including traits like eye color and blood type. There are also DNA differences that have no biological purpose, but which are useful for differentiating between or identifying people. Markers for identity applications like DNA paternity testing or forensic identification use these types of non-functional genetic differences. One type of such markers are called Short Tandem Repeats (or STRs) because they have varying numbers of repeated segments of DNA. Another type are called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (or SNPs) because they have a variation in only a single DNA base. Each person's DNA exists in two sets - one set of DNA is inherited from their mother and one from their father. If that portion of the child's DNA pattern that is not inherited from the mother (called the obligate paternal portion) does not match the DNA pattern of the alleged father, he is excluded as the biological father. Exclusion is verified by at least three DNA marker systems. |
| How to
DNA paternity test? 1 Print your discount coupon. (You can skip this step) 2 Come in to the nearest LAB TEST FLORIDA location within the next days. 3 Our trained associate will fill-out all necessary forms. 4 If you need a court admissible legal paternity DNA test, our associate will prepare chain of custody documents. 5 Our associate will take four cheek swab samples from each party involved in the DNA paternity testing. 6 You will sign the package containing your sample and seal it in front of our associate. 7 You will receive results in about a week. If you need your DNA paternity test results sooner, please ask our associate. |
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What is a Combined paternity Index? Each DNA marker that is used in a paternity test is given a Paternity Index (PI) which is a calculated value based upon the inheritance scenario and genotypes that exist. The Paternity Index reflects the weight of the statistical strength of genetic association given the discovered Mother, Child or Alleged Father genotypes. For every genetic locus, analysts will calculate a paternity index. Thus, the current accepted standard for paternity testing is 15 genetic loci: for each of these loci, a paternity index will be worked out. Once analysts have all 15 indices, they them combine them to form the combined paternity index through a special mathematical calculation. The combined paternity index is then expressed as a percentage which is known as the probability of paternity. The probability of paternity is always in excess of 99.999% if the alleged father is the biological dad. If he is not the biological father, he will be excluded with 100% probability. |
| Do All
Parties Need To Come Together for DNA Paternity testing? With our National availability and 2000+ collection partners, we can collect DNA paternity testing samples from all over the US. The subject parties don't need to come-in together. LAB TEST FLORIDA has the ability to bring the samples together at the lab and conduct the most reliable DNA Paternity Testing for you. |
| Can We
Provide DNA Paternity Testing Without The Mother? Yes. We can complete the dna paternity test accurately without the mothers sample. However, this test involves more analysis and may take a few extra days to complete. We recommend including mothers DNA. Including the biological mother in DNA paternity testing and any DNA test strengthens DNA test results. Testing the mother's DNA increases the likelihood of a conclusive result for any DNA test - including DNA tests for paternity, siblings, or grandparents. In a matter as important as paternity, especially Legally binding cases, it is never good to leave room for doubt. Ideally, all members, the mother, child, and alleged father should be tested. A child receives half of their DNA from their mother, and the other half from their father. Because the DNA half that the child receives from the mother will match the mother's DNA exactly, the remaining unmatched DNA will match that of the biological father. By removing the mother's DNA from the equation, the possibility increases greatly that results will be conclusive. |
| Is A $79 DNA Paternity Test
The Right Choice For You? A $79 DNA paternity test can be more expensive to the consumer in the long run. They are generally not reliable because the testing could be done outside industry protocols and/or performed by inexperienced staff, which could lead to results that are interpreted incorrectly leading to false results. Keep in mind that paternity testing consists of complex procedures and analyses that can only be done by highly trained and qualified individuals. There is no DNA test that can provide you 21 Genetic markers for $79. |
| How long does it take to get
results? Once the lab receives all DNA samples, it typically takes up to five days to complete the test. The report is then mailed or faxed to you. At LAB TEST FLORIDA we also offer expedited DNA Paternity Tests for a small fee. |
| Legal,
Court Admissible DNA Test Vs. Own Knowledge? There are variety of reasons people and families have DNA paternity testing performed. Before you order DNA paternity test, it is important that you consider whether you need the test for informational purposes, or for legal purposes. The most commonly ordered DNA paternity test is a legal test. In this test, specimens are collected, or the collection is witnessed, by an independent third party. This collector completes paperwork relating to identification of the parties to the test and handles shipment of the samples to the laboratory. The final test result is notarized, has AABB accreditation and is admissible in a court proceeding as evidence of the test outcome, either paternity or non-paternity depending on the test results. The critical component to this test which makes it different is the verified chain-of-custody, which includes identification of the parties and proper handling of specimens before they reach the laboratory. The actual laboratory procedures are performed to the same high standards. Both tests are performed using similar technology and attention to detail, however the legal paternity testing procedure addresses additional legal requirements and procedures. These include: completion of relevant legal paperwork, the involvement of a disinterested third party, dated and recent positive legal identification, confirmation that participants are of legal age (accompanied by a legal guardian), and more... |
| Can DNA
Paternity Test results be altered? No. Alcohol, drugs, medication, food, age or lifestyle does not alter the DNA pattern within an individual. There will be either DNA present or not. |
| Is
there a minimum age requirement for testing? No, there is no minimum age for DNA paternity testing. DNA Paternity Testing is not affected by age. Testing can be performed on fetuses and even deceased persons. In the case of unborn children, DNA paternity testing can be performed using amniotic fluids samples. |
| Can DNA
paternity
Testing Be Done if one of the parties is missing? DNA technology is so powerful that the genetic patterns of a deceased father can be reconstructed from grandparents, siblings or other children to determine paternity. It can also provide answers when the mother is absent. |
| Blood
sample or Buccal swab DNA testing? Buccal swabs and blood samples provide results with the same degree of accuracy. But since buccal swabs are easy and painless to collect, they are used in the majority of DNA paternity tests. |
| Can we have anonymous
DNA Paternity testing? Yes, You do not need to provide an ID for informational DNA Paternity Testing. Please be aware that Informational DNA paternity test results will not be admissible in court. |
| How
accurate are the DNA Paternity test results? DNA paternity testing is the most accurate method available for determining paternity. Its power lies in the ability to trace the pattern of inheritance for separate regions of the genetic material (chromosomes). From this information a probability of paternity can be calculated. This probability of paternity can reach 99.99999% in some cases. The percentage of random men of the same race that can be excluded as the biological father is also computed for every case. In almost all paternity cases, if the alleged father is the true father, all 15 genetic markers will match those of the child (the 16th genetic marker is used to confirm the sex of the person). This is referred to as "no exclusions." *We guarantee that in such cases (testing the mother, child, and alleged father), our DNA paternity tests will yield Probabilities of Paternity of more than 99.9999%. This is a 10000 times more than the 99% required by the AABB. Such extremely high probabilities mean that you can have the peace of mind that the tested father is the true father. Another way to interpret a minimum Probability of Paternity of 99.9999% is that the chance of a wrong conclusion (i.e., that the biological father is not the man tested) is at worst 1 in 100,000. Typically in our tests, these odds are 1 in millions, or even higher. It is possible for the tested father to be the true father and still have one or even two exclusions (mismatched genetic markers) because of mutations in the father’s DNA. In most cases of one exclusion, the Probability of Paternity will still be very high (greater than 99.9%), although this cannot be guaranteed. Cases of two exclusions may be ambiguous and require further testing of additional genetic markers. Cases of three or more exclusions result in the conclusion that the tested father is "excluded" as being the father of the child. This results in a probability of exclusion of 100%. If a paternity test includes only one parent and the child, we cannot guarantee a minimal probability of parenthood. In most cases, however, these probabilities are greater than 99.9999%. |
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