Testing for paternity identity using a DNA test involves a series of processes and actions that begin with the individuals seeking confirmation about fatherhood, motherhood and perhaps also their genealogy or sibling relationships.

Before proceeding with any form of certified DNA testing, it is suggested to learn more about the nature of DNA and how it chemically defines relationships among family members and possibly those not previously considered to be so.

Understanding DNA and Family

Once a decision has been made to identify paternity with DNA, either by legal directive or voluntarily using a home DNA kit, the chosen laboratory for testing will require the collection of genetic sampling material from each of the individuals involved.

This is a simple and painless process involving swabbing the cells within the mouth and submitting them for DNA analysis. This procedure may be conducted by a professional on your behalf for a legal based paternity test or individually using a home testing kit.

Collecting DNA Samples

My family and I want a paternity test to be performed but we all live in different countries.

We want an official, government test (at a hospital) who can then issue a certificate of paternity robablility rather than a home test.

Can collect the samples at our diferent locations and send them in to the test centre, or do we have to be there in person?

Alos, I understand that the result will be more accurate with the mother’s DNA as well?

Cheers