Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing
Non-invasive prenatal DNA paternity testing is ideal for individuals and families who are unable to wait for the child to be born or do not want to undergo invasive and dangerous procedures such as Amniocentesis or Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS).
We offer also offer prenatal DNA paternity testing with court admissible results, for legal proceedings where the paternity of the child is in question.
Why Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing?
Non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) testing is used to determine paternity of an unborn child as early as 7 weeks after conception, without an invasive or dangerous procedure required.
The quick process is performed by collecting a DNA sample from the cheek of the alleged father using through a buccal swab and a blood sample from the mother.
Restrictions
-Mother must be at least 7 weeks pregnant to test.
-Prenatal DNA paternity testing cannot be performed if the mother is carrying multiples (twins, triplets, etc...).
-In case of multiple alleged fathers, we cannot perform testing in which the alleged fathers share a close biological relationship.
Our Expertise
We are only partnered with laboratories that hold the highest accreditations, licesnes, and authorizations in genetic testing.
The clinical team for our paternity branch includes medical technologists, clinical geneticists, and genetic counselors. Plus, our dedicated support team will always be here to answer any questions you may have.
AABB Accredited
CLIA Accredited
CAP Accredited
NYS DoH Authorized
Frequently Asked Questions
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The baby’s DNA is found naturally in the mother’s bloodstream. The test requires a blood sample from the mother; then with our unique processing, the baby’s DNA is isolated from the mother’s and compared to the DNA taken from the possible father. A probability of paternity is determined, and a report is then produced.
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Our lab partners provide at least a 99.9% probability on prenatal paternity tests. A prenatal test is just as accurate as a postnatal test.
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Results from a prenatal paternity test can be used in court as long as samples were obtained using a chain-of-custody process. Non-legal testing is also an option. Not sure which is right for your unique situation? Call our experts at (508) 443-1428
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For legal tests, results are posted 7 business days after samples are received at the lab. 3 business day results after samples are received at the lab are available for an additional fee as well.
For non-legal tests, results are posted 21 business days after samples are received at the lab. -
We follow all paternity-test guidelines for the language used in the report. For this reason, your paternity test results will say whether the possible father IS EXCLUDED or IS NOT EXCLUDED as the biological father of the child tested.
IS EXCLUDED: Means that he cannot be the father because testing determined that he and the child do not share a biological parent/child relationship.
IS NOT EXCLUDED: Means that he is likely to be the biological father because testing determined that he and the child do share a biological parent/child relationship with a high degree of probability.
IMPORTANT: Because we test up to 2,000 data-points—instead of the standard 20 for a postnatal test— the report provides a conclusion only and does not include all genetic data.
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Call us directly for information about pricing: (508) 443-1428
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According to a majority of insurances, paternity tests are not a clinical diagnostic test, so paternity testing of any kind is not covered by health insurance or Medicaid.
In the event that your insurance company does cover paternity testing, please note that our company does not directly accept insurance. This means you will have to pay for your paternity test out of pocket and submit your receipt to your directly to your insurance company directly for reimbursement.
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As part of our mission to make the best DNA testing services accessible and affordable, we offer flexible payment plans for specific tests, for individuals who need time to pay for their tests. To learn about our payment plans, call us at (508) 443-1428