DNA Test Services
When it comes to DNA & paternity testing, accuracy and reliability are paramount for our clients. We prioritize these concerns by ensuring that our professional staff adheres to rigorous sample collection protocols. Every DNA test sample is dispatched to accredited and highly reputable laboratories, guaranteeing the integrity of your results. This rigorous process means that your findings will be defensible in any legal context, providing you with peace of mind. For those who may be new to DNA paternity testing, understanding common terminology is essential. A solid grasp of the language used in this field can empower you to make informed decisions about the testing process and what to expect from your results. We are here to guide you through every step, ensuring clarity and confidence in your journey.
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, AZC Drug Testing 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