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The Difference Between a Legal Paternity Test and a Home Paternity Test

Submitted by Laura Jameson on Wed, 2011-04-20 09:21

Home paternity tests have become more popular over the last few years. The home paternity test allows the party involved, to take a test at an affordable cost, andmore importantly in privacy. These tests are for ease of mind, personal knowledge, or curiosity. The huge question is how exact is the test?

According to a recent study, the test is based on 15 markers, this making the test extremely accurate. If you are able to collect the child's, the potential dad's and the mom's DNA, the test is 99.9 percent accurate. If the mom’s DNA isn’t collected then the test is still 99% right, that’s pretty good. Manufacturers of the tests say this is the same test forensic and legal agencies have been using for several years. Truthfully, we can't say for sure how right the home paternity testing is, because they aren’t regulated by the FDA. Although, they are shown to be very accurate, their results won’t resolve any legal issues you may be having. Because the samplings are taken in private, there’s the possibility of dishonesty, samplings taking without permission, and fraud. Legal paternity testing, is required, in order to claim custody or child support.

Both paternity test are usually conducted the same way. All the parties involve will give a saliva sample. In this procedure, a cotton-like swab is rubbed inside each person’s mouth, (against the inside of their cheek).

The home testing kits can be found at your local drugstore and usually cost less then thirty dollars. Again, keep in mind that the home paternity test is merely for your personal knowledge. If you want to resolve legal problems such as custody, or child support payments, a legal paternity test is required. Legal testing can be more expensive, but can be done in confidante at your local health department.

How to Get a Paternity Test

Submitted by Laura Jameson on Fri, 2011-02-18 15:16

A paternity test is the solution used to determine a child's real biological father. A paternity test is an effective method that can eliminate certain doubts that you may have and will establish the identity of a child's father. When you get your DNA analyzed, a paternity testing will produce results that are 99.9 percent accurate. Nowadays, a paternity testing can be conducted in the privacy of your own home. This testing system is simple, accurate, and allows you to collect your own DNA samples at your convenience.

The test allows you to put your doubts to rest, and you don't have to spend a great deal of money to have the test administered. On the other hand, home paternity testing will also have issues that you will need to be aware of. Although these kits are convenient, they may create ethical or legal problems. For example, some of these home kits on the market may not be admissible in court since they cannot provide the legal evidence of a child's paternity. In the case of child custody or child support, home tests are deemed useless to prevent paternity fraud. In addition, a home DNA test kit can create complex scientific data to consumers. The test results that you get may be difficult to construe. For this reason, it is advised that you purchase a home test kit that provides results that are easy to interpret.

If you would like to perform a home paternity test, follow these simple steps:

1. Purchase The DNA Kit
According to the company you buy from, a home test kit usually have varying costs between $120 and $300.

2. Collect The DNA Samples
This home test kit can be performed without a sample from the child's mother. Open the package, take the swabs, and gently rub the inside of both cheeks and gums. Then, replace the swabs inside the package as directed. You will also need to collect DNA samples of your child.

3. Mail The Samples
Follow the directions on the kit and return

Why Home DNA Paternity Testing is Growing in Popularity

Submitted by Laura Jameson on Thu, 2011-02-17 08:02

Knowing the paternity of a child is important for many reasons. Some of these reasons include child support issues, genetically transmitted disease risks and general peace of mind. However due to various issues the paternity of a child is sometimes questionable. When the paternity of a child is in doubt paternity testing has always been the best way to figure out the truth. This used to mean an expensive and potentially uncomfortable trip to the doctor, but with modern technology paternity testing can be performed with an at home DNA paternity test.

At home testing is best performed when legal proceedings are not involved because these tests are not admissible in court. For court cases samples for paternity testing will need to be taken by a neutral third party and sent to an outside lab. Families who just want to know paternity for their own peace of mind should take advantage of at home testing. The test can be carried out in the privacy and comfort of home and no one except the family involved ever need know the results or even that test took place.

An at home DNA test is very simple to perform. Some paternity tests use hair or blood but most at home paternity tests use saliva as the basis for testing. Most require the child, potential father, and sometimes the mother to swab the inside of their cheek with a buccal swab in order to collect material for testing. The process is painless and then the material is sent to a lab. Most companies then privately inform the customer of their results within a few days by mail, email, fax, or phone. Although the tests are not legally admissible the results are still very accurate.

After the DNA test results come back the family can decide how to proceed based on the results. A father may discover a child he didn't know he had or a child may be introduced to a whole new family. Whatever the results are an at home DNA test can be a stepping stone to the future.

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