Trusted, legal and at-home DNA paternity testing
Why take a paternity test?
Whether you’re wondering if you’re the father of a child, not sure who your biological father is, or you wish to verify the paternity of your child, a paternity test at Genix Diagnostics Limited can help give you answers when you need it most.
You can rest assured that your samples and identity are handled with the utmost confidentiality and caution when having a test performed at our laboratory.
We offer three types of DNA paternity testing, which is based on the nature of the circumstances. These include: Legal Paternity, Peace of Mind Paternity, and Prenatal Paternity tests.
How it works:
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Legal Paternity Testing
Legal paternity testing (chain-of-custody testing) provides results that may be used as proof of relationship for child support, custody, immigration, birth certificate, or other legal reasons. For this type of paternity testing, all parties (mother, alleged father, child/children) must physically be present at our laboratory. A passport sized photo of each party as well as 2 forms of legal identification must also be presented.
Prenatal Paternity Test
For persons who require answers of paternity prior to the birth of a baby, prenatal paternity testing is a suitable option.
Prenatal paternity tests can be performed as early as 8 weeks,
It is completely safe for a mother and pregnancy.
Peace of Mind Paternity Testing
Peace of mind paternity testing is a suitable option if you want an answer for personal knowledge or peace of mind only. Samples can be taken on-site by our trained staff or collected by participants off-site using our Home-Kit. The results are not court-admissible.
FAQs
What is paternity testing?
Paternity testing is a painless method for determining if a man is the biological father of a child through the collection of small cheek-swab samples from both parties.
Can I have a paternity test done without the other person knowing?
Paternity tests can be performed for peace of mind purposes only should you require the other party having no knowledge. Call us today to discuss your options.
Can paternity be known before the baby is born?
Yes. Non-Invasive prenatal paternity tests can be performed prior to the birth of a baby. This requires a venous blood sample from the mother and a cheek swab from the alleged father(s). This is completely safe to both the mother and unborn child and can be performed as early as 8 weeks.
What are the benefits of paternity tests?
The advantages of paternity testing include:
- Access to legal rights and privileges such as health insurance or child support (legal paternity tests only)
- Insights about medical history (e.g., inherited conditions)
- The chance to develop emotional bonds and a sense of identity
- Peace of mind
How long does it take to receive results?
The standard time for result collection is between 5-7 business days. Results can be received within 3-5 business days at an additional cost.