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DNA Tests in Ireland?

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The status of Children act states that children are the offspring of their mothers husband unless it is proved that they are not. However not all parents are married and there can be a requirement to prove paternity. If an unmarried mother names a man as the father of her child on the birth certificate, [...]

DNA Tests in Ireland?2017-03-21T15:27:50+00:00

Is the DNA test confidential?

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Confidentiality is the top priority for OQPS, all our dealing with clients are in complete confidence. You can rest assured that your personal information will not be distributed to any other parties.

Is the DNA test confidential?2017-03-21T15:17:39+00:00

Is Oral Swab testing any more accurate than Blood testing?

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A persons DNA is individually unique, and is contained in every single cell in the human body. Oral swab testing works by collecting cheeks cell DNA. Blood DNA testing is conducted by examining DNA extracted from blood. The DNA taken from both sources is absolutely identical, because of this neither oral swab or blood testing [...]

Is Oral Swab testing any more accurate than Blood testing?2017-03-21T15:12:04+00:00

How Old does a child have to be, to be DNA Tested?

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You inherit your unique genetic profile at conception. A child no matter how old he or she is can be DNA tested at any time. If required you can undergo prenatal (hyperlink to Prenatal DNA testing) DNA testing between the 11th and 18th weeks of pregnancy, however this must be carried out under the supervision [...]

How Old does a child have to be, to be DNA Tested?2017-03-21T15:08:56+00:00

How is the DNA test done?

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The test compares fragments of highly variable DNA, called Short Tandem Repeats (STR). Through a series of chemical reactions, DNA from each individual is extracted. Using the Polymerase Chain Reaction technique (PCR), fifteen STR markers from the different chromosomes of the individuals tested are copied. The products of PCR are separated and detected to obtain [...]

How is the DNA test done?2017-03-21T15:03:14+00:00

Carlow

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For DNA Testing Clinic in Carlow please contact: OQPS - 01-4877794

Carlow2017-07-20T14:29:46+01:00

Cavan

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DNA Testing Clinic in Cavan: Please phone - (01) 4877794

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Cork

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DNA Testing Clinic in Cork: Please phone - (01) 4877794

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Galway

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DNA Testing Clinic in Galway: Please phone - (01) 4877794

Galway2017-07-20T14:36:34+01:00

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