Prenatal DNA Paternity Test - The GENETICA DNA Test™

The GENETICA DNA Test™ for paternity may be performed at any age. The accuracy of the test is not affected by the age of the child or fetus tested. In most cases, a sample is collected from the mother, the child (or fetus) and the alleged father. Single parent - child identification may also be performed. If you are pregnant, you may choose to collect a sample from your child in one of the following ways:

1. Prior to Birth of the Child (Prenatal Testing)

DNA testing may be performed before the birth of the child. Prenatal DNA Test is only performed if the mother undergoes:

• Chorionic villus sampling (taking a small piece of the placenta)
• Amniocentesis (collection of fluid that bathes the baby)

In such cases, DNA Testing is performed as an adjunct to the medical tests your obstetrician plans to perform. We do NOT recommend the performance of amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling solely for parentage determination because these procedures are invasive and pose a slight risk to the mother and the fetus. Taking of a sample from the fetus must be approved by and must be performed by the mother's obstetrician.

2. During Birth of the Child (Umbilical Cord Collection)

The Child's blood sample may be collected from the umbilical cord during birth. In such cases, we supply the mother with an umbilical cord blood collection kit prior to the baby's birth. This kit contains all the materials necessary for collection and shipment of the umbilical cord sample to our laboratory. The samples from the mother and alleged father are collected at an earlier date.

3. Anytime After Birth

• A buccal test swabbing of the inside of the child's cheek may be performed, or
• The child's blood sample may be collected at any time after birth. Only 5 to 10 drops of blood are required for this test.