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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.

All About Home Paternity Test Kits

Submitted by Laura Jameson on Sun, 2010-11-21 15:33

Many people today are having sex with multiple partners, and this can cause a problem if the woman gets pregnant and is not sure who the father is. In this case, a home paternity test can be done to figure out who the child's biological father is. Sometimes though, home paternity testing can be done for other reasons. People who believe that they might be related can buy a paternity test kit and check to see if they are related through DNA. Mothers who have given their children up for adoption and later meet can also take this test to make sure that they are related through DNA. Most cases are usually for fathers wanting to know if the child in question is biologically his or not. In this case, they can buy a paternity test kit to check if they have compatible DNA.

However, when buying a home paternity test kit, there are a few things the buyers need to be aware of. First of all, these kits can be bought at your local drug store or online. They are fairly cheap, compared to a hospital or other paternity test. The start at a little below $100 and go from there. Price varies by company and waiting time. Home paternity testing is fairly easy to do. With the kit, comes a Q-tip looking swab called a buccal swab. The swab should swipe the inside of the child's cheek and person in question, if it be the father or mother. Read the instructions to make sure. The swab is then put in the envelope and sent to the company's lab for DNA testing. Sometimes a self addressed envelope is provided in the kit. Results should be received within a few days by e-mail, phone, fax or express mail. However, the disadvantage to home paternity testing is that these tests are not allowed in court. To be used legally, a court appointed person must have had done the testing. This makes sure that the swabs used belonged to the right people. These tests are best used for personal reasons. On the bright side, the accuracy of these tests is 99.9%. The people doing the test can have confidence in the product they are buying because it will give them accurate results. This is the most important thing for people looking to see if they are related to the person in question

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