To identify the biological father or exclude an alleged father of a child

To establish child support

To establish an accurate medical history for the child

To prevent disputes in adoption

To create a record for immigration

To foster peace of mind for all involved parties

The alleged father and child must be tested

For best results the child's mother is typically tested as well

The test is based upon the principles of inheritance. A child gets one half of his/her genetic makeup from the mother and the other half from the biological father.

The test analyzes the inheritance of genetic markers. The genetic markers that the child shares with the mother are first located. Then to determine paternity, the child's remaining markers are compared to the alleged father. If the man is indeed the father, all of the markers that did not match the mother will match his. If all of the child's remaining markers match the alleged father, evidence is provided that he is the biological father of the child. If they do not match, he is excluded as the biological father of the child.

When the mother is not tested, a larger batch of genetic markers must be analyzed from the alleged father and child. If these markers show that the man is contributing half of the genetic makeup of the child, he is given evidence that he is the biological father of the child. If no markers are found to match between the alleged father and child, the man is excluded from being the biological father of the child.

The PI is a measure of discrimination used in paternity analysis and is a means for presenting the genetic odds in favor of paternity given the genotypes for the mother, child and alleged father.

Extremely Sensitive
          - Genetic amplification requires very small amounts (e.g. 1 ng) of human DNA,
               thus required quantities of specimen are significantly less than those required
               by non-DNA based paternity methods
          - The most advanced genetic based paternity testing available on the market to date
          - Exclusions must be present at two independent genetic loci

Specimen Requirements (either of the following)
          - Buccal Swab of Cheek: thorough swab of the inner cheek using swabs provided
               by Genetic Assays
          - Blood: 0.2 ml minimum (EDTA or ACD tube only)
          - For other specimen sources, please contact your support staff at
               Genetic Assays, Inc.

Same Site for Collection and Testing
          Professional and courteous phlebotomy services performed at same location as
             testing laboratory

No Waiting Period
          Newborns can be tested immediately

Powerful Discrimination:
         Extremely powerful discrimination with a minimum paternity probability
            as high as 99.5%

Privacy
          Adherence to complete confidentiality for all case participants

Advanced Testing
          - The most advanced genetic based paternity testing available on the
             market to date
          - Exclusions must be present at two independent genetic loci

Fast Turnaround Time
          Results reported within 3-10 business days

Evidenced Quality
          Quality as evidenced by our active participation in proficiency testing
             while meeting and exceeding guidelines set forth by the
             American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)

Court Admissible
          Results are acceptable in court, and expert witness testimony can be provided

The routine use of blood samples is on the decline for paternity testing. Buccal (oral mouth or cheek) swabs are rapidly becoming the specimen of choice. The specimen is collected by gently rubbing the cheeks inside the mouth with long swabs similar to Q-tips. The buccal cells that come off in this process do not require refrigeration, preservatives, or immediate shipping to the laboratory. In addition to the easy collection, the specimen is useful after years of storage. The DNA tests utilized on buccal swab specimens are the same DNA test as used on blood specimens.

Buccal swab specimens are not affected by bacteria, toothpaste, chewing tobacco or other tobacco products, lipstick, or nursing (mother's milk). The testing is not affected by bacterial DNA as bacteria do not contain the DNA sequences examined in the test. No fasting is required prior to specimen collection.

Genetic Assays has experienced no recollections of the buccal swab specimen. The result in all cases reported to date are either clear exclusions or probabilities of paternity greater than 99%.

PATERNITY FEE SCHEDULE*

* Genetic Assays fees are all inclusive, meaning there are no hidden fees such as phlebotomy fees, genetic education, etc.

1) Notarized package (Court admissible)
· $445.00 Alleged Father, 1 Child, Mother (optional)
· $150.00 for each additional child tested
- $300.00 for each additional alleged father tested
***Mention this website to receive a $50 discount***

2) Peace of Mind package/At home Paternity Test Kit (non-court admissible)
· $395.00 Alleged Father, 1 Child, Mother (optional)
· $125.00 for each additional child tested
- $250 for each additional alleged father tested
***Mention this website to receive a $100 discount***
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For further information, please contact Genetic Assays, Inc. at (615) 781-0709 or (800) 390-5280