NON-LEGAL PATERNITY
Tested individuals include 1 child, 1 mother, and 1 alleged father only
(Note: Mother is not required to test, it is only optional)
Testing provides a fast positive or negative result. Samples can be collected in the privacy of the donors, without the
lab technicians. Results are reported only to the person requesting the test. The Paternity Screen is not designed
for legal purposes, rather it is an inexpensive way to find out the results before involving others.
Initial paternity screen tests are $375.00 plus $25 shipping and handling. If you need additional children and/or additional
alleged fathers tested, an additional fee of $150.00 per person will be charged if the samples are submitted at the same
time. Kits for parties at multiple locations, require a $25 charge for each additional kit. All tests must be prepaid.
The kit includes return packaging and postage for orders within the United States. Overnight or priority mailing is also
available for kits and/or results. If specimens are brought in then the fee will be only $375.00 for a trio non-legal
paternity test. This is a take home kit which you do at home and bring back the samples to us. This is
not
a court admissible test.
COURT ADMISSIBLE PATERNITY TEST
Tested individuals include 1 child, 1 mother, and 1 alleged father only
(Note: Mother is not required to test, it is only optional)
Gives a statistical analysis of paternity, and can be presented as evidence in court. Samples are collected at professional
sites, and strict chain of custody protocols governs their collection and transport to the lab. A legal affidavit, photos,
and identification is required or the test cannot be conducted. Results are reported to all adult test participants. Court
admissible results report greater than 99.99% probability of paternity as a result of the statistical analysis that is
performed after DNA testing.
Initial court admissible tests are $490.00. Collection fees may vary depending upon location. Fees uniformly run approximately
$25.00 to $100.00, depending on your demographics. If you need additional children and/or additional alleged fathers tested,
an additional fee of $150.00 per person will be charged if the samples are submitted at the same time. Kits for parties at
multiple locations, require a $25 charge for each additional kit. All tests must be prepaid. You can still request a Legal
DNA test even though you don't have a court case. This test is done in-house at our location and this test is also
admissible in court if you choose to proceed through the legal system.
When the Father is unavailable for testing, two testing options are available.
1. Grand Paternity
- Tested: 1 child, 1 mother & both of the alleged father's parents
- Is a straightforward test when both of his parents are available for testing and there is no doubt as to his parentage.
2. Siblingship Study
- Tested: 2 siblings with or without the mother (with mother is preferred)
- Will determine if two people are siblings, half-siblings, or unrelated.
DECEASED INDIVIDUALS
Can be tested using medical, funerary, or abandoned biological materials. Often these are routine, but they may involve serious
criminal charges and difficult-to-work-with samples. We have extensive experience and an outstanding, courtroom proven record
with these cases. If the date of death is recent, call immediately to discuss the circumstances to prevent the loss of easily
obtainable samples.
NEWBORN TESTING
Can be performed on samples obtained by trained medical professionals during the cutting of the umbilical cord at birth. Kits
are sent out to either the individual or attending doctor prior to the delivery date.
TWIN ZYGOSITY
Is performed to determine whether twins are identical or fraternal. Samples are only required from the twins.
PATERNITY BLOOD TEST
In this type of test, the genetic code of the child is compared with the genetic code of the mother and father. Since the
child inherits one-half of his genetic material from each of his parents, a comparison can be made to determine whether
the alleged father is the biological father.
Parentage blood testing discloses the presence of specific antigens to indicate a particular genetic composition or "marker".
The statistical analysis of the blood test results provides a likelihood of paternity if the putative parent is not excluded.
Any parentage blood testing of a child, mother and father should involve a hierarchy of systems to establish the relative
chance of paternity based on the probability of exclusion. That means that if a putative parent is not excluded by the basic
red cell antigen test, further testing of the sample will be conducted until the putative parent is excluded or a likelihood
of parentage can be calculated with an inclusion rate considered valid under the AMA/ABA Guidelines. Parentage blood tests
include the basic red cell antigens, extended red cell antigens, red cell enzymes and serum proteins, and white cell enzymes.
If the test results are inconclusive, the complete series of testing may be necessary, including testing of white cell
antigens (Human Leukocyte Antigens or HLA).
Testing is $900 for either a Legal or Non-Legal DNA Paternity Blood Test. $150 for each additional child or alleged father.
Test includes 1 child, 1 mother, and 1 alleged father. You need to make an appointment a least one week in advance.
IMMIGRATION DNA TESTING
DNA testing is commonly used in family-based immigration cases in which a legal permanent U.S. resident or U.S. citizen wishes to
sponsor their relatives for admission into the United States. In order to do so, the sponsor and their relative must provide proof
of their relationship. Since DNA testing is the most accurate method to prove a biological relationship, many immigration attorneys
and U.S. embassies now commonly use DNA testing for immigration purposes.
When it comes to proving familial relationship in immigration cases, it may come down to a little swab of DNA. Increasingly, DNA
testing is becoming more and more commonly used by people seeking to immigrate to the U.S. That's because U.S. citizens can
petition their spouses, parents, children, and siblings to be allowed to immigrate to the United States.
Green card holders are also allowed to do the same for spouses and unmarried children. Normally the applicants use birth certificates,
marriage documents, and medical or school records to provide proof of relationship. However, if these documents are missing, or fraud
is suspected, the Citizenship and Immigration Services may require a DNA test.