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Can
the test be performed without the mother? |
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Yes. In many situations, the mother does
not want to be tested or is not available for testing.
In such situations, the test can be completed by testing
only the child and the alleged father. There is no difference
in the accuracy of the test if the mother is not tested.
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Is
blood collection required? |
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No. Using the latest technology, a buccal
cell sample taken from the mouth is now the newest and
recommended method for sample collection. A buccal cell
sample can be collected quickly, painlessly and discreetly
using the SwabTest Private Testing Kit. A person’s
DNA is the same in every cell of the body, regardless
of whether it is a blood cell or buccal cell. The results
obtained from buccal cells are 100% accurate and buccal
cell collection is the method of choice for both private
and legal cases. |
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How
are samples collected? |
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The SwabTest DNA paternity test is fast,
simple, and painless. DNA is collected using special swabs
called "buccal swabs." The buccal swabs are
rubbed gently on the inner cheek inside the mouth to collect
DNA. Buccal swabs are painless and can be used to collect
samples from individuals at any age. |
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| Q. |
The
mother, child, and alleged father live in different cities.
Can I order a DNA paternity test if the different parties
to be tested are not together? |
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Yes, a DNA paternity test can be easily
conducted even if the different parties to be tested
are in different cities or even in different countries.
Each DNA paternity testing kit is assigned a unique
identification number. If the different parties live
in different cities or different countries, DNA paternity
testing kits with the unique case number will be sent
directly to each party. After collection, each individual
can separately send the specimens directly to the DNA
laboratory. The DNA specimens will be correctly matched
at the DNA laboratory for each case using the unique
case number. A "split
kit" for two different addresses can be ordered
by phone or online. When ordering online, simply state
that you require a "split kit" in the comments
box of the order form and enter the additional name
and address in the comments box. |
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Can
I order a DNA paternity test kit if I live outside of
North America? |
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Yes, the Genex DNA Sample Collection Kit
can be sent to any country worldwide. |
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How
old does the child have to be? |
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The SwabTest DNA Paternity testing kit
can be used for patients at any age. Even newborns could
be tested quickly and painlessly using the SwabTest DNA
paternity testing kit. DNA testing can even be performed
before the child is born. Click
here for prenatal testing instructions. |
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| Q. |
What
is the difference between a DNA paternity test which guarantees
99% for paternity inclusions / 100% for paternity exclusions,
and a paternity test which guarantees 99.9% for paternity
inclusions / 100% for paternity exclusions? |
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Paternity tests which guarantee 99.9%
for paternity inclusions are at least 10 times more powerful
than paternity tests which guarantee only 99%. Paternity
tests which guarantee 99.999% are considered premium paternity
tests and are 1000 times more powerful than those which
offer 99%. Genex guarantees 99.999% or greater for inclusions
and 100% for exclusions. |
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How
long does it take for results? |
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Our laboratory begins testing right away
when we receive the samples. The test is completed in
3 to 5 days and results are available immediately. |
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Is
the kit easy to use? |
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Yes. The collection kit comes complete
with all of the necessary materials and instructions for
safe and painless buccal cell collection. The collection
should take less than 5 minutes per person and is completely
safe and painless. |
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What
is the difference between the legal and the private test? |
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There is no difference in the testing
technique or the accuracy between the legal and private
test. The only difference is that with the legal test,
you will need to attend an appointment so that we can
identify you and collect your fingerprints and photographs
(Click
here for legal testing instructions). With the discreet
private test, you do not need to provide photographs and
fingerprints. Using the Genex DNA Collection kit, you
can collect the samples anywhere, anytime. |
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Can
the results from the Home DNA Test be used in court? |
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If you will be using the results in court,
you will have to attend
an appointment at one of our facilities for chain-of-custody
specimen collection (for witnessing and proper identification
procedures). The samples for the home test are collected
discretely by the patients in the privacy of their own
home. Because the collection is not witnessed by our staff
and the patients are not properly identified by our staff,
the results are for personal knowledge only. |
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What
other types of samples can be tested, other than buccal
cells? |
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If a buccal cell sample cannot be taken
because the individual is unavailable, DNA testing can
be performed on a wide range of forensic samples. Examples
of samples which can be tested include: dried blood stains,
saliva stains, hair, bone, licked stamps, razor shavings,
etc. Click here for forensic
testing instructions. |
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Do
you charge for telephone consultation? |
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No, there is no charge for telephone consultations.
You are welcome to contact our laboratory at any time
by phone at 1-888-262-2263 or E-mail for scientific or
technical advice or to obtain test results. |
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How
long can I keep the kit before using it? |
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Once you receive the testing kit, it can
be stored unused safely at room temperature for up to
5 years. |
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How
long can I store the samples after collection before shipping
it back? |
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We recommend that you send the samples
back to our laboratory for testing as soon as possible
after sample collection. However, the samples are stable
at room temperature for up to three months after sample
collection and you may send the samples back anytime within
three months of sample collection. |
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What
if I have more questions? |
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You may contact us by calling our toll-free
number 1-888-262-2263 or by E-mail.
Our staff will reply in one working day. |
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