| Pregnant
Patients
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 for DNA Identity/Parentage Test from your
child in one of the following ways:
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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 villis sampling (taking a
small piece of the placenta)
- Amniocentesis (collection of fluid
that bathes the baby)
In such cases, DNA Testing is perfomed
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.
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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 mother and alleged
father are collected at an earlier date. |
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Anytime After Birth
- A buccal test swabbing of the inside
of the child's cheek may be performed.
- 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.
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If you have any additional questions reguarding these
precedures, please contact
us for a free consultation
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