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Paternity Testing
DNA Paternity testing is used to determine if the alleged father is
the biological father of the child. Half our genetic material (DNA)
is inherited from our mother and the other half from our father. A
paternity test compares the child’s DNA pattern with that of the
alleged father to check for biological relationship.
MLS
BioDNA Ltd offers paternity testing using 16 STRs including all
thirteen CODIS required loci. The probability of paternity achieved
can be up to 99.9999%. Sample collection for this test is
non-invasive, as only a buccal swab is required for testing.
Analysis is carried out using state of the art technology in
capillary electrophoresis and in accordance with the highest quality
standards.
The test
can be carried out by comparing the child with both mother and
alleged father (standard paternity) or by comparing the child with
only the alleged father (motherless paternity). If the alleged
father is not available one of his relatives can also be tested and
compared to the child.
Genealogy Studies
Testing
of Y-chromosome STRs and mitochondrial DNA are also used to trace
back possible origins from paternal and maternal lines,
respectively. We also accept samples for these purposes and the same
procedure for taking samples and submission applies. Turn-around
times for these tests are usually approximately eight weeks because
of extensive data analysis and interpretation.
Non-Standard Samples
For paternity and relationship testing a buccal swab is considered
to be the standard sample taken and sent to the laboratory. If it is
not possible to provide a buccal swab, MLS BioDNA Ltd accepts other
types of samples from which DNA can be extracted. The success rate
of obtaining DNA from other samples can vary, as this depends on a
number of factors starting from the amount of biological material
present to the sample storage / transport conditions. Thus, DNA
extraction from non-standard samples is performed at an extra cost.
Non-standard samples accepted and their success rates to obtain DNA
are:
1.
Toothbrushes (High)
2. Blood (High)
3. Hair with roots (Medium)
4. Nails (Low)
5. Stamps (Very low)
6. Envelopes (Very low)
Sample Submission
Please
contact the laboratory before submitting any samples. We can provide
you with a free sample kit. Please send your
samples by mail together with the completely filled
submission form
to the following address at the bottom of this page.
Services
Paternity Testing
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Code# |
Test |
| PTT01 |
Priority at home Paternity Test
Results issued in 5 working days
Child + alleged father (mother is optional) |
| PTT02 |
Express at home Paternity Test
Results issued in 2 working days
Child + alleged father (mother is optional) |
| PTT03 |
Standard at home Paternity Test
Results issued within 7 – 14 days
Child + alleged father (mother is optional) |
| PTT04 |
Testing for Paternity using a relative
of alleged father
Results issued within 5 working days
Child + relative of alleged father |
| PTT05 |
Court Approved Paternity Test
Results issued in 5 working days
(Each additional person will be charged at €100) |
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Each additional person tested (child,
alleged father) |
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Non-Standard Samples |
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Free Sampling Kit |
Reationship Testing
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Code# |
Test |
| RTL01 |
Maternity Test
Results issued in 5 working days
Child + alleged mother |
| RTL02 |
Sibling Test
2 individuals tested |
| RTL03 |
Grandparentage
Test
1 child + 1 alleged grandparent |
| RTL04 |
Twin zygosity
Test
Two individuals tested |
| RTL05 |
Uncle or Aunt
testing
Two individuals tested |
| RTL06 |
Y-chromosome
testing |
| RTL07 |
Mitochondrial
DNA testing |
| RTL08 |
Single DNA
Profile |
Disclaimer
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Turnaround time does not apply for
non-standard samples |
| For
court cases the price does not cover any travelling expenses
that will be charged at cost, and forensic expert expenses that
will be charged at a specific rate per hour. |
| Any
tests that fail will be repeated once |
| The
client will be advised about any samples that are received in a
condition unfit for testing. In these cases any tests that fail
will not be repeated. |
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Testing will begin once payment has been received.
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| All
samples received will be held for a period of 12 months, after
which time they will be disposed of. |
| All
results are strictly confidential. If a sampler has referred the
samples, the results will be sent to the sampler. |
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MLS BioDNA Ltd is not responsible for the authenticity of
the samples provided for analysis. |
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