General DNA Testing Questions

What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a chemical substance found in the nucleus of cells. Its function is to make copies of itself so that dividing cells can pass on the same information. DNA stores information that is needed for passing down faithfully our genetic attributes from one generation to the other hence it is also known [...]

What is DNA?2017-03-21T16:07:38+00:00

How does the DNA test work?

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Samples are taken from the child, mother and father using a paternity test kit and are sent to our laboratory. DNA from each individual sample is extracted. Specific regions of the DNA are copied using the Polymerase Chain Reaction technique (PCR). The product of the PCR is separated and detected to obtain a DNA profile. [...]

How does the DNA test work?2017-03-21T16:04:05+00:00

How long will the DNA results take?

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From the time we receive your samples in our laboratory, we will process them as quickly as possible. You should expect to receive your DNA results in 3-5 days for standard paternity tests.

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What if I need DNA test results faster?

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We do offer an express service, which will have your results returned to you within 24-48 hours of us receiving the samples. Will you give the results to anyone besides the person who orders the test? No, we pride ourselves on our confidentiality and will never give your test results to anyone other than the [...]

What if I need DNA test results faster?2017-03-21T15:53:08+00:00

How accurate is the DNA test?

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All DNA tests in Ireland are conducted outside the state. Based in the United Kingdom our partner laboratory employees a team of fully qualified scientists and meets the requirements of ISO 17025 for paternity testing.

How accurate is the DNA test?2017-03-21T15:49:40+00:00

Who carries out the DNA tests?

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All DNA tests in Ireland are conducted outside the state. Based in the United Kingdom our partner laboratory employees a team of fully qualified scientists and meets the requirements of ISO 17025 for paternity testing.

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What does the DNA test entail?

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The test is very simple. It will involve following: - Collecting cheek cells from your mouth using the cotton swabs. - Sending the Paternity Test kit back to the laboratory for processing. - Generating and sending to you a report after the test is completed.

What does the DNA test entail?2017-03-21T15:42:30+00:00

What does the Home Paternity Test Kit contain?

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The Home Paternity Test Kit contains: Step by Step instructions on how to carry out DNA test. DNA Test Kit to include Consent Form, Swabs for Alleged Father (Blue), Mother (Pink) and Child (Yellow). Pre-paid Registered Padded Envelope Checklist Terms & Conditions

What does the Home Paternity Test Kit contain?2017-03-23T10:10:37+00:00

What can you tell from the DNA test?

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DNA Test Results: The test will either exclude a putative father as the biological father or it will include a putative father as the true biological father. A statistical analysis will be provided to support this claim if the alleged father is included.

What can you tell from the DNA test?2017-03-21T15:31:35+00:00

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

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