A legal paternity test is generally required when there is a need to prove paternity in a court of law, amending a birth certificate, child support, and custody cases.

It is a good idea to seek legal advice before signing a legal document.

A DNA test can be requested by anyone. When there is a child support or custody case, a Judge may order a test.

There is no difference. Both require identification and chain of custody documents.

There are no age restrictions with DNA testing. A baby can be tested right after birth.

You certainly can take a paternity test without the mother's DNA. Even though the standard paternity test kit includes DNA swabs for the mother, father, and child, it is not required to have the mother's DNA. A child inherits their DNA from their mother and their father equally.

Yes, The testing process is the same, except there is no legal documentation required.

A buccal swab(cheek swab) sample collected properly, is just as accurate as a blood sample, which is more invasive since it involves a needle stick. 

Our testing laboratory can process results in 2 to 3 working days from the time your samples are received. Rush testing is also available.

No, health insurance will not cover the cost of a DNA test unless it is health-related.

The laboratory needs to be aware of a close relationship with the alleged fathers before testing begins. It will be necessary to test both alleged fathers, with the child, and mother to accurately determine which one is the true biological father. If one of the alleged father is not available for testing, then the test will have to be extended with the other.

Yes, a legal sibling test does require testing the mother and at least 2 or more full/half-siblings to reach a conclusive result.

A paternity test cannot be processed if the alleged father is unavailable, missing, or deceased with no blood card is available from the medical examiners' office. We have other testing options that are available in these types of circumstances. We can use DNA samples of family members to determine the biological relationship.

Types of tests recommended: Grandparent test

Sibling test, Aunt & Uncle test.

Yes, We can recommend a DNA test based on the relationship of the matches you received with the ancestry test.

Yes, we can coordinate testing for test participants living in different cities nationwide.