Testing Process

Our staff will use a sterile buccal swab (much like a Q-tip) to collect cells from the cheek area inside the mouth. Following rigorous collection standards, the DNA in the cells is then sealed and sent to the laboratory to be analyzed to compare the DNA between the samples. It is not necessary to collect samples from the child and alleged family during the same visit. If one of the parties lives in another state, Focal Source Screening will be happy to arrange out-of-area testing.

Informational Tests vs. Legal Tests

DNA paternity tests can be initiated by individuals for any reason. All test results are informational. Oftentimes a court may require a DNA paternity test results for the purpose of child custody, child support agreements, citizenship, etc. Legal binding tests follow strict protocols for DNA collection and lab testing.

DNA Testing Options

There is more to DNA testing than determining paternity. In addition to alleged father/child testing, one can determine siblingship between alleged full or half siblings, aunt/uncle lineage with a child and grandparentage testing.

Inclusion Results vs. Exclusion Results

A DNA test can determine familial relationships. An inclusion result determines that there is a family DNA relationship while an exclusion result determines that there is no shared DNA relationship between the individuals tested. Our accredited lab guarantees at minimum 99.99% probability for inclusions and 100% for exclusions.

Other DNA Services

• Immigration

• Semen Detection

• DNA Comparison

• Lifestyle Testing

• Ancestry Testing

Legal Paternity Test

Peace of Mind Paternity Test