DNA Paternity Testing
As many as 1 in 10 people have some doubt about who their father is. Testing for
paternity as early as possible will help bring peace of mind sooner, and save a
child from future confusion and anxiety. We provide the answers to paternity and
other life altering questions quickly, painlessly and compassionately.
Paternity Testing simply means establishing fatherhood. Everyone is born with a
unique genetic blue print known as DNA. Because DNA is passed down from the
mother and father to a child, DNA identification provides a conclusive way to
determine biological relationships. Consequently, DNA testing has become the
most accepted method to determine identity within the legal and scientific
communities.
DNA testing is the most powerful parentage test available. The test will detect
more than 99.9% of falsely named men and will determine probabilities of
paternity which will exceed 99.9%. DNA testing also makes it possible to test a
range of sample types from virtually any tissue in the body including buccal
swabs, old, and dried specimens.
Collection Procedure and Scheduling
To schedule a test or receive additional information or pricing, call
(518)618-1255 or e-mail
us.
Upon arriving at the collection site you will have to provide the collector with
positive identification such as a driver license or birth certificate. You will
then be asked to fill out a chain of custody form and have your picture and
fingerprint taken.
The technician will then perform the procedure using an oral or buccal swab to
collect the cells for testing. The technician simply rubs the inside of your
cheeks with this swab and packages it for shipment to the laboratory. The
collection will take approximately 15 minutes. Results are usually received
within 7 business days. Due to the use of buccal swabs, children can be tested
at any age.
QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
Q: Why can't you prove 100% that the man is the father?
A: Although very remote, it is possible that a man could match
the DNA types of the true father by chance alone. Extensive DNA testing can
generate probabilities of paternity to 99.9% and higher, but since a match by
chance cannot be entirely ruled out, the probability will never equal 100%.
Q: Are blood specimens required for testing?
A: No. Cells collected from the lining of the cheeks using a
buccal or oral swab is a convenient, non-intrusive means of collecting specimens
for parentage determination. Since the DNA content of most tissue in the body is
the same, identical results will be determined for blood or buccal swab
specimens.
Q: How are paternity tests scheduled?
A: Appointments can be scheduled at Northeast Testing Upstate
Inc. by calling 518-618-1255. Full payment must be received before testing can
be completed.
Q: Do Specimens have to be collected from all parties at the
same time?
A: No.
Q: Is it necessary to have a court order or physician's order
to have the testing?
A: Only New York State requires a prescription or court order.
Residents of other states do not need a prescription or court order.
Q: Can genetic testing distinguish between identical twins?
A: No. Identical twins share 100% of their DNA markers in
common and no genetic test can distinguish them.
Q: How long will the results take?
A: Results typically take between 7-10 business days.
Expediated results are available for an additiional charge.
Q: Can medication, drugs, or blood transfusions affect test
results?
A: No, DNA tests are not affected by medication, drugs, or
blood transfusions.