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Paternity Testing
Paternity DNA testing from Ormond Quay Paternity Services can help you to categorically know the paternity of your child.
Paternity testing works by comparing the DNA of a child with that of the alleged father and the mother. DNA testing works because half of a Child's DNA is derived from each parent. A DNA Paternity test reveals whether or not half of the child's DNA is inherited from the Alleged Father. The accuracy level of this test is far in excess of 99.999%.
There are however some very exceptional cases where for example the mother is deceased or the Father has full custody of the child whereby a DNA Paternity test can be conducted without the mother's consent. In this instance we require certifiable written proof in the form of legal documents that stand up to legal scrutiny before we will consider conducting a DNA test.
A Home DNA Test or Piece of Mind DNA Paternity test is named so because of the method in which the test is conducted. You purchase a Home DNA Paternity test kit over the telephone or by calling to our offices. You receive a test kit which includes oral fluid swabs, a consent form, return envelope, and full test instructions. You conduct the DNA testing in the privacy of you own home. The test is extremely easy to conduct, is painless and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The consent form must be signed by all parties, as the DNA samples will not be analysed in the laboratory if the form is not properly signed. Once you have completed the test you place everything in the addressed envelope, and send it to our laboratory where the DNA Test result is produced.
Because of the manner in which the test is conducted, the results that are produced are not court admissible and can not be used for any legal matters. If you require a test for legal reasons you must conduct a court admissible test.
You should consider home DNA testing if you have concerns about the paternity of a child and to satisfy your own curiosity.
If you are unsure about which type of test it is that you require please contact one of our customer care team who will be able to advise you on the best option for your situation. The customer care team can be contacted on 01 874 86 99.
Time Frame
Once the swabs have arrived in the laboratory for a Paternity test, results are produced within 5 working days.
Steps involved in Ordering a Home DNA Paternity Test
Ormond Quay Paternity Services strive to make getting a Paternity Test as simple and stress free as possible. The following are the steps involved in conducting a Paternity Test.
- Order your Home Paternity test on the telephone.
- You receive your test kit within two working days.
- Conduct the Paternity test within the privacy of your own home.
- Send the DNA samples back to our laboratory.
- Once your sample arrives in the laboratory results are produced within five working days.
- Test results are then posted to you.
