Paternity Test & DNA Testing Services

Why Get a Prenatal Paternity Test?

The most obvious reason to get a prenatal paternity test is to know, before a child is born, just who its biological parents are. If there's any doubt regarding the paternity of the child, prenatal paternity testing can help identify the biological father so that, ideally, your child is properly cared for by those who have decided interest in--or responsibility for--the child's overall well-being. Our prenatal DNA test can help you do just that.

Another reason people seek a prenatal paternity test is because laws in many states require unmarried couples to fill out a form known as an Acknowledgment of Paternity form at the time their child is born. This form is a legal document that acknowledges the identity of the child's biological father. In the event that this form remains incomplete, and the mother has not been married within the 300 days previous the birth of the child, no father will be listed on the birth certificate.

How Prenatal Paternity Test DNA is Collected

A home prenatal paternity test from GTL can help you determine the paternity of your child while it is still in the womb--with the help of your OB/GYN. For a prenatal paternity test, DNA samples can be gathered during the first or second trimester of your pregnancy. The difference from our other DNA paternity test options, where you collect your own DNA samples, is that prenatal paternity testing requires that your child's DNA samples be collected by your OB/GYN via a CVS procedure or an amniocentesis.

The first method for gathering prenatal paternity test DNA is the CVS method. The CVS method can be used for early pregnancy testing, as samples can be gathered as early as the 10th week in some cases. In this procedure, chorionic villi are collected from the placenta and tested for chromosomal differences.

As mentioned, in addition to the CVS method, amniocentesis becomes a second option for collecting DNA samples for a prenatal paternity test. During an amniocentesis, an ultrasound is used to help determine the ideal place to insert a long, thin needle, which will penetrate the amniotic sac and draw a small sample of amniotic fluid. This sample contains cells shed by the unborn child. In total, an amniocentesis takes approximately 45 minutes to perform and can be used for collecting prenatal paternity test samples as late as week 21 in some cases.

The Home Prenatal Paternity Test

The biggest advantage to the prenatal paternity tests, in addition to all of the additional paternity tests from GTL, is the element of control it places back in the hands of our customers. When you order a home prenatal paternity test from GTL, you get a detailed set of instructions, DNA collection materials for the alleged father, and a consent form where you include information regarding each family member who is providing a sample. Our home prenatal paternity test also contains the necessary materials to be used for the CVS or amniocentesis samples provided by your OB/GYN. If you wish, however, you may also make an appointment with us for a legally binding prenatal paternity test, should you believe the results from your prenatal paternity test may be needed in court.

Getting Started with a Paternity Test from GTL

If you've examined our extensive list of paternity test options and would like to get the process started, simply order a paternity test from GTL. It's a quick. It's confidential. It's affordable.

If you have further questions about a specific paternity test or about the prenatal paternity test process, please call GTL at (866) 833-6895 today. Callers from outside the United States, should direct your paternity test inquiries to (505) 646-3465, where our caring and resourceful representatives will be glad to help you.

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