Oct 16, 2013

Prenatal Testing for Paternity


Prenatal Paternity Testing
Most paternity testing done nowadays is done after the child is born. This can include adulthood and even in the cases of death. There are other cases where you can test for paternity during pregnancy. When this is the case is referred to as prenatal paternity tests. When you are dealing with the prenatal paternity test it is not as easy as determining paternity after birth. The main reason for this is the method of DNA sample collection.


When the test for paternity after birth is very simple assist a swab test and this can be done through the mail. This is the easiest way of collecting samples. When you do this you rub the swabs in your mouth for 5 to 10 seconds and then place them in the provided envelope’s where they are then sent to the testing center. But in the case of prenatal testing the samples to be collected from the womb.

Often times is best to wait after the child is born because it is safer and easier for everyone involved. There may be some circumstances where prenatal paternity testing is required and want to buy the people involved. Not all DNA paternity testing companies offer this type of testing because it is advanced and requires a lot more coordination among the parties testing.