Cheek swab specimens are most
often collected from the test
participants by gently rubbing a
cotton swab on the inside of the
mouth.
Genetica DNA Laboratories has an
extensive, established network
of specimen collection sites
nationwide and in many countries
worldwide. All scheduling and
arrangements for specimen
collections are made centrally
by contacting Genetica DNA
Laboratories, Inc.
Once we receive your information
and payment arrangements, we
will provide you/your client
with the location (usually it is
a local laboratory or hospital
within approximately 30 minutes
drive), date, time, and name of
your contact person for the
specimen collection.
In most paternity cases, a
specimen is collected from the
mother, child, and alleged
father. Single parent-child
identifications are also
performed. In cases where the
mother is not tested, the
child's custodian must authorize
testing if the alleged father
does not have custody of the
tested child. A father's name on
a Birth Certificate or a child's
last name does not automatically
give custody to the father.
For DNA Grandparentage Testing,
DNA Sibling Testing, and Family
DNA Reconstructions, contact
Genetica DNA Laboratories, Inc.
for guidance in the
determination of which
individuals should provide
specimens for these DNA tests.
DNA Parentage Testing may be
performed at any age. The
accuracy of the test is not
affected by the age of the child
or the fetus tested.
Strict chain-of-custody
procedures are followed when
specimens are collected for
legally admissible DNA test
results, and photographs are
taken of all persons at the time
of specimen collection.
1. Picture ID (i.e. driver's
license or passport).
2. Payment for the collection of
specimens.
1. Birth certificate, Social
Security Card (if available) or
crib card.
No. Specimens may be collected
at different times and at
different locations. However, we
recommend that whenever
possible, it is best that
specimens are collected at the
same time.
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