Are you pregnant
and want to confirm paternity before the child is born?
Genelex Prenatal DNA
Testing can help.
As a first step, you need to contact your
physician or ob/gyn as soon as possible to determine
if you are a candidate for amniocentesis or CVS sampling.
Keep in mind that because this is an invasive procedure
and has the potential to cause harm to the fetus; the
physician may be unwilling to perform the procedure.
Amnio Testing refers to paternity testing performed
with amniotic fluid obtained through amniocentesis -
this is typically performed between 13 to 20 weeks’
gestation. Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a procedure
that involves the removal of a small amount of placental
tissue for analysis, this is typically performed between
8-11 weeks.
If your physician is willing to perform
the procedure, set an appointment time, then call Genelex
with your physician's address so we can send the proper
forms and collection container directly to him or her.
If the physician takes amniotic fluid, the sample would
be sent directly to our lab. If CVS samples are taken,
your physician must have the sample cells cultured before
they are sent to Genelex.
We will also need to arrange for sample
collection from the alleged father and you. We will
either make an appointment at a clinic or hospital for
your collections taken with a cheek swab or send a self
collection kit to you. The hospital or clinic out there
will charge between $ 20- $45 to collect each sample
and send it to our laboratory.
Once all samples are received, the testing
will take about 5-7 business days and cost $725.00.
Expedited testing is available in as little as one business
day for an added fee.
Below is a summary of our Responsibilities
and Obligations to you:
Perform the most accurate test humanly
possible. Our standards require that we perform
as much testing as needed to prove or disprove paternity
in every case. Fortunately, we have the broadest spectrum
of identity tests available today. Our standards for
accuracy and certainty are inspected and accredited
by the American Association of Blood Banks Parentage
Testing Committee.
Maintain Confidentiality. Every
client’s address, phone number and other personal
information is held in confidence. We send a report
of results to all tested adults, but without express
written order will not release any personal information
to the other parties. And, of course, our testing and
records are in a verifiable, secure facility and unavailable
to unauthorized personnel.
Keep you fully informed. I’m
trained to explain our services and procedures in a
language that is easy to understand. Our experience
has shown us that this is usually not an easy time for
our clients. That's exactly why we’ll track your
case, keep you informed and give you a clear test result
that can help you with both your current and future
needs.
Contact a DNA Testing Consultant at 800
523-3080 today with any questions or to set up the testing.
Founded in 1987, Genelex Corporation is accredited by
the AABB Parentage Testing Committee in DNA parentage testing since 1992
and is Washington State Medical Test Site No. MTS-3919 CLIA No. 50D0980559.
Genelex has New York State Department of Health Accreditation for DNA
Testing. Genelex complies with United States Food and Drug Administration
regulations covering Good Laboratory (21 CFR 58) and Good Manufacturing
(21 CFR 211) Practices and has contributed to the validation of National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard Reference Materials.
