Paternity Test

DNA paternity testing determines whether a man could be the biological father of a child. We all inherit DNA from our biological parents. A DNA paternity test compares a child’s DNA with that of the alleged father for the most definitive proof of a biological relationship.

The result of a DNA paternity test is either an exclusion (the alleged father is not the biological father), or an inclusion (the alleged father is considered the biological father). For a paternity test, DNA Findings reports at least 99.99% probability of paternity for inclusions or 100% certainty of exclusion.

Test Types: Court Admissible and Peace of Mind DNA Test

The type of paternity test you need depends on what you will use the DNA test results for:

• If you need paternity test results that can be used as a legal document (for example, to change the name on the birth certificate or to obtain child support and other benefits), a Court Admissible DNA Test needs to be performed (described below) .
• If you need the test only for personal knowledge, a Peace of Mind DNA Test is the test to order.

The Court Admissible DNA Test follows a Chain of Custody documentation process to ensure that you receive accurate and legally defensible results. This means that the samples are collected by a third party. When you set up your case we will coordinate a convenient sample collection appointment, during which a trained sample collector will complete all the necessary documentation to satisfy chain of custody requirements.

DNA Findings is not currently accredited in NYS, please call 713-868-1438 for more information.