Fully Accredited or Self Collection Home DNA Testing are both offered options. We've prepared a chart so that you can compare the two types of parentage tests that are available. The laboratory testing is performed in the same manner in both types of test. The differences are in the collection and reporting. When making your decision please consider what would happen if the test results either confirm or deny paternity.
Legal Status |
Fully Accredited
(Legally Admissable
Paternity
Test)
Useful for all legal purposes including child custody and support, social security, insurance, military, adoption, inheritance, tribal and immigration rights and benefits. |
Self Collection
(Home Paternity Test)
Not useful for legal purposes because it is not possible to independently verify who has been tested. |
Specimen Collection and Chain of Custody |
Performed by Genelex authorized professionals. Must include verifiable proof of identity of all parties. Available in medical facilities worldwide and in-home in many locations. |
Performed at home by individuals being tested using a "kit" with cheek "buccal" swabs and easy-to-follow directions. |
Accuracy |
Genelex tests are 100 times more discriminating than the industry standard. Average positive test results exceed 99.99%. We test 16 markers vs. the 8 to 10 tested in most labs and verify the sex of all tested individuals to assure you of reliable results. Additionally, we run all exclusions twice to confirm 100% exclusion. |
Genelex tests are 100 times more discriminating than the industry standard. Average positive test results exceed 99.99%. We test 16 markers vs. the 8 to 10 tested in most labs and verify the sex of all tested individuals to assure you of reliable results. Additionally, we run all exclusions twice to confirm 100% exclusion. |
Report |
Notarized legal document issued according to AABB Parentage Testing Committee accreditation standards and including full disclosure of test results. |
Report clearly marked "identification not verified." Includes full disclosure of test results. |
Additional Services |
For an additional fee, affidavits, depositions and courtroom testimony, can be requested. |
A full-price retest will be required if the results are disputed. |
Carefully consider your options, make a decision and we will schedule your testing and provide you with the information and materials needed to proceed. For more information or additional guidance, please don't hesitate to contact your Genelex DNA Testing Consultant at any time.
